The history of Waterford Crystal

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Founded in 1783 in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford Crystal has produced glassware whose superiority is crystal clear. Correspondent Conor Knighton explores the history of the company whose eye-catching crystal is renowned around the world.
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@jasonford9705 15 днів тому

I’ve been drinking out of Waterford for 40 years now. Candles are light in Waterford sticks. Cut flowers are always arranged in a Waterford vase. It’s so beautiful.

@annasahlstrom6109 20 днів тому

I've been to the factory! For every wedding, my mom buys the couple Waterford Crystal toasting flutes.

@samanthab1923 20 днів тому

That’s a good wedding gift. I still remember my cousin & her hubby giving us our Lismore flutes. I had the desert style champagne glasses from my mom.

@user-gk5rg4pq5x 20 днів тому

That’s what my sister does. My daughter preferred wine glasses so that was her gift. She said that the flutes would only be used once.

@charleshamilton9274 15 днів тому

I have absolutely no Irish heritage but when it comes to Waterford, I absolutely become obsessed. Oh, I love Lalique and all the French masters but a Lismore Double Old Fashioned is perfection.

@angelh1743 19 днів тому

Wow. My parents have Waterford crystal for more than 3 decades. Didn't realize they are that BIG of a deal. Impressive.

@catlover34fl 20 днів тому

I have a gorgeous Waterford Crystal ornament for the Christmas tree my precious mother gifted to me the Christmas before she died. I have treasured it for many years.

@Captains2012 20 днів тому

I’m an addict of vintage. Young kids don’t want the original. It’s sad.

@adamyourke 16 днів тому

All the better for us! No one cares about it anymore. I got my dream Sterling silver place settings just a couple of years ago for not a lot more than the price of raw silver. No Waterford yet. Any advice on a good pattern to try to collect? Something beautiful and available used.

@Will-lk9cs 13 днів тому

I got a Waterford clock and candle sticks pair at a thrift store in Chicago!! All together about fifty dollars, I’m not kidding, antique leaded crystal with Waterford watermark and name on the bottoms, no one seems interested, even the store didn’t recognize them, I knew the minute I picked them up by their weight ❤ more for us!!

@michaelburke8957 12 днів тому

Some of the most exquisite and artistic tableware ever. Witnessing the manufacturing process will convince anyone about how special Waterford is.

@salvatorecollura2692 20 днів тому

Without lead, glass is completely soulless. The new pieces have lost their lustre and just can’t compare. The classic Waterford, Baccarat, and Nachtmann were mesmerising.

@I_WANT_MY_SLAW 19 днів тому

Lead is poisonous bruh

@salvatorecollura2692 19 днів тому

@@I_WANT_MY_SLAW Lots of beautiful things aren’t good for us. I was making a comment about aesthetics.

@I_WANT_MY_SLAW 19 днів тому

@@salvatorecollura2692 it's one thing if it's for display. But most of these are glasses directly touching your mouth. I approve removing lead. I personally can't see any difference. But I guess I'm just uncultured.

@sandyhossman7771 14 днів тому

I love my Waterford crystals.

@Beth-zg6gb 20 днів тому

Unbelievable mastery of glass blowing! 👏💕

@Bdhstl95 20 днів тому

I have worked in China depts of several stores. The bin of broken pieces to get out frustration with customers to further break expensive Waterford was a favorite!

@mlbrooks4066 12 днів тому

I went there in 1983. I still remember the smashing room. They slipped right on by the fact that most of the crystal is now made in Slovenia, not Ireland.

@AlanaLee-xv2qy 10 днів тому

I've been collecting my namesake crystal since 1986. It makes such a lovely sound when you make a toast.

@steveconn 20 днів тому

Such beautiful work (pretty sure our family had Waterford Crystal, probably looted or bungled away long ago).

@D.S.R.3737 15 днів тому

I had two sets of wine glasses. One set . . . Waterford, and the other set Riedel. I sent the Riedel to my nephew in Texas. After watching this video, glad I kept the Waterford. 🍀🍀🍀 P.S. The Waterford marketing spokeswoman is perfect for the job!

@mariephillips4519 9 днів тому

I love Waterford crystal!!!

@maureenhargrave3568 19 днів тому

I love my Waterford pieces but they all predate when Waterford was bought out by hedge funds. The pieces made in Ireland are only the highest of designs. Most pieces are made in other parts of Europe and China. One of my bowls from the 1970s has bubbles in the glass but still has the etched Waterford mark.

@marietarallo3403 20 днів тому

I have a Waterford crystal lamp.

@samanthab1923 20 днів тому

Grew up with a neighbor who had a Waterford chandelier in their dinning room. We had two big ginger jar lamps with silk shades in the living room. Found a tiny one in a thrift shop years back. Gave it to my mom for her lady’s secretary desk. $40

@marciaaustin8231 20 днів тому

Sold at broadway deptment store in 79 to 1981

@marciaaustin8231 20 днів тому

Avant garde drinking glass fine life

@janiceholtzclaw6350 15 днів тому

I have three different types of Waterford crystal lamps. Love them

@michaelvaladez6570 20 днів тому

Such astonishing piece of work..its a cut above my lips..!

@jocelynconvery3462 12 днів тому

It is the most beautiful crystal in the world, simple as that

@vivienmcnaul109 12 днів тому

Love my Waterford and have inherited my mother's.

@ericb.9426 19 днів тому

What is lead substitute please?

@LJB103 11 днів тому

I love my Tramore.

@RealMTBAddict 16 днів тому

I wear Five Tens for biking and New Balance for everything else. About to buy a new pair today.

@lucyguiland-nt9vu 11 днів тому

❤❤❤ an EMPRESS IN IT SELF😊😊

@CherylCrT 19 днів тому

I love my Waterford, but it must be hand washed, so it’s only used very occasionally. And only for very special people.

@douglassauvageau7262 16 днів тому

"Things that last".

@catherinetimmerman9107 15 днів тому

I have my Grandmother’s Waterford Crystal wine glasses and when I got my Masters degree, I received Waterford candle sticks and a Waterford finger bowl as gifts from dear family friends.

@MichaelHanlin 20 днів тому

What is the opening piano piece?

@alexanderstewart7903 18 днів тому

Beethoven: Sonata No. 10, second movement, third variation: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/noGigqmLjKyipI0.htmlsi=cNgFNAtnwSFn8D3J&t=610

@jaydibernardo4320 20 днів тому

I'm fine with a $2 sippee cup. Don't have to worry about breaking it!

@igorschmidlapp6987 19 днів тому

I drink right from the spout on the wine box... ;-P

@dahnoied6893 14 днів тому

I got a pair of candelabras as a wedding gift, one was tilting to the side a bit. So, I find it hard to believe it when she says any items with flaws are destroyed. Otherwise, I do love Waterford and have quite a few pieces, some old and some new.

@___beyondhorizon4664 12 днів тому

It's not a pleasure for me during Thanksgiving and Christmas when my ex in-laws put out experience crystal. I was afraid i might accidentally break it when washing!

@samanthab1923 20 днів тому

Shame that they flooded the US with it. All those QVC & HSC buyers. Cheapened it. Not even made in Ireland anymore. Shame. Have a cabinet full, bowls & ashtrays, ornaments & even a music box. Don’t really use my Royal Dalton either. 😢

@jkbjkb8899 20 днів тому

Use it! I use mine all the time. For every holiday or celebratory dinner.

@lisamann8521 20 днів тому

It's all still beautiful though! Use it! ☘️🍀

@willjay916 17 днів тому

Even the Royal Doulton with the hand painted blue periwinkles?

@dbs8548 15 днів тому

The stuff made in Slovenia isn’t nearly as fine as the old Irish stuff. It’s just another overpriced luxury brand now. Powerscourt and a few other things are still cut in Ireland.

@janechamblesswright119 13 днів тому

Here in ireland - you can’t GIVE it away. At auctions, nobody wants it - and it’s considered to be just more clutter in grandma’s China cabinet.

@DavidMiller-kf1ss 15 днів тому

Old ones safe to drink from?❤ Lifespan from then was about 40.

@oltedders 14 днів тому

Lead crystal is perfectly safe to use. Long time storage of liquor in lead glass decanters is not recommended.

@LaReinaZorra 13 днів тому

Charles & Camilla? You mean His Majesty The King & Her Majesty The Queen?!

@t.w.parker7528 10 днів тому

Why did you cut your hair?

@Will-lk9cs 13 днів тому

I have a Waterford clock and tall candle sticks that I found at thrift stores in Chicago, they are perfect and have the Waterford water mark and I acquired them both for less than fifty dollars! People at the stores and customers couldn’t tell it was of value. I knew the moment I picked them up by their weight and beauty! ❤