Dating waterford crystal

The Complete Guide to Waterford Crystal

Then I beg a moment of your time to show that crystal is anything but dull, in both senses of the word. Each month he carefully lays out a dazzling display of Waterford Crystal that lights up the centre of Sarratt Village Hall. He enthusiastically showed me the different patterns cut into seemingly similar glasses, explaining about the history and appeal of each piece. The main appeal of lead crystal lies in the craftmanship used to create its intricate and exact designs. McAdam says the three most important things are the quality, the design and the workmanship. A piece that has been signed etched by the Cutter is particularly valuable. The changing Waterford logo is a helpful way of dating your crystal, if it still includes its sticker as shown on the vase above.

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How can I tell if my Waterford Crystal is vintage? To check if your Waterford Crystal is vintage, you can check to see if the sticker or foil is still on the piece. There will be a green seahorse logo for Waterford.

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Crystal stemware was a classic wedding gift for many decades and this tradition still stands when it comes to the best, timeless brands of crystal. Waterford crystal is one of those brands.

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Waterford Crystal | Ireland

Waterford Crystal is a manufacturer of lead glass or "crystal", especially in cut glass , named after the city of Waterford , Ireland. In January , the main Waterford Crystal manufacturing base on the edge of Waterford was closed due to the insolvency of Waterford Wedgwood PLC, and in June , Waterford Crystal relocated almost back to the roots of glass-making in the city centre. The Mall location holds both a manufacturing facility that melts over tonnes of crystal a year — although most Waterford Crystal is now produced outside Ireland — and a visitor centre with the world's largest collection of Waterford Crystal. As of , the brand is owned by the Fiskars Corporation.

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