Waterford

Irish, 1783. It was the elegance of the 18th century that created the taste of high-quality crystal. With an attempt to produce high-end crystal and glasswares, the Penrose brothers created the Waterford Glass House. They combined minerals and glass to produce crystal that was both stylish and intriguing. Behind every piece of Waterford is a story of skill, craft, and tradition. Their hand-cut crystal ranges from the smallest cordial glass to major trophy pieces.

One of Waterford's traditional styles is flat-cutting, which is shaped on the carborundum wheel. The carborundum carves the pattern, however, it produces a rough finish, which is why the artisans repeat every cut on a sandstone wheel for smoothness. This technique is used in many glasswares, including the Kurama Continental champagne glass collection. Another traditional style is wedge cutting. It is created on a sharp-edged carborundum wheel. This technique of wedge-cutting can be seen on the brandy glass of the mave pattern. Their Giftology collection is also a popular series. It offers a wide selection of the brand’s greatest crystal presents. The depth of the cutting and the softness of the glass allows the creation of sculpture in crystal.

Waterford crystal has triumphed because of its craftsmanship, and creativity. The brand has become the epitome of classic design and everlasting beauty.  Some of the original pieces designed by Waterford can be found at the chambers of the City Council. These pieces were a stepping stone for the company’s success. High-quality glassware and stemware can be found on Waterford home for sale. The techniques that Waterford decor used in the 18th century are the same today. You can find aesthetic trays, tableware, barware, stemware, vases, chandeliers, and photo frames, and many more by Waterford decor at online auction on Bidsquare.