One Waterford Kildare Champagne Goblet NR! #3

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Waterford Crystal One Champagne Goblet (tall style) Kildare Pattern No Reserve were gifts 25 years ago (1982) and were not often used have been kept in a china cabinet but have been used I understand that this pattern is now special order when I hold it up to the light with the bottom up, I maybe can see a tiny scratch on the base light and maybe 1/4"--no chips, cracks, discoloration, crazing, etc. this is for one goblet--others are and will be listed Measures right at 7.5" tall x 2.25" diameter of the top of the bowl marked with the etched Waterford mark we are downsizing so are listing lots of items --pls see other listings will be "super" wrapped for their trip to you and I am happy to ship immediately upon payment Waterford Crystal History Waterford Crystal traces its roots to Waterford, Ireland in 1873 when businessmen George and William Penrose founded the Waterford Glass House and began to make crystal in "as fine a quality as any in Europe in the most elegant style." The Penroses knew the secret of mingling minerals and glass to create crystal with beauty and mystery. When tapped it sang sweetly. When touched, it felt warm and soft âe" yet it possessed strength and durability. And, most of all, the crystal shone with a romantic, silvery brilliance. Patience, skill and artistry had forged a triumph: Waterford Crystal. Waterford Crystalâe(tm)s acclaim grew. At Londonâe(tm)s great Exhibition in 1851, Waterford won several gold medals and worldwide recognition. In that same year, however, just as Waterfordâe(tm)s art was reaching its full bloom, the financial climate and heavy excise duties forced its factory to close. Waterford Crystalâe(tm)s great tradition lay dormant for a hundred years. But when Irish independence rekindled a passion for the Irish arts in the 1940s and 1950s, a group of businessmen resolved to bring back to life the legacy that had made Waterford synonymous with the finest crystal in the world. Waterford Crystal today has very strong links with its illustrious predecessor. T is the same dedication to the purity of color, to the same design inspiration and to the same pursuit of highest quality levels possible. The traditional cutting patterns made famous by the artisans of Waterford became the design basis for the growing product range of the new company. In 1986, Waterford merged with world-respected Wedgwood, maker of fine bone china, to create the Waterford Wedgwood Group. Waterford has since launched new divisions and ventures. Around the world, Waterford Wedgwood, plc, which is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is represented in more than 80 countries, has a work force of approximately 9,000 employees, and offers its customers one of the world's most extensive product ranges in the market. Waterford Crystal just celebrated the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the Lismore pattern. Almost every year since its inception, the Lismore pattern has topped the popularity list and has been the biggest selling pattern of crystal in the US and the world. But t are others among the repertoire of Ireland's most famous export that have gained their own following, such as the Araglin, Carina, and Merrill patterns. Waterford Crystal has become almost a synonym for the finest quality crystal sought after by collectors and connoisseurs around the world. Each piece of Waterford can be recognized by the signature on the base with the word "Waterford", the name of the finest crystal in the world. Waterford is created for the consumer or collector who appreciates the best of everything: The bride just starting her Waterford collection who appreciates Waterfordâe(tm)s quality and durability; the gift-giver seeking Waterfordâe(tm)s quality and recognition; the Waterford collector who appreciates the artistry, and understands the passion poured into each Waterford design. Waterford FAQs Will a Waterford Stemware Pattern ever be discontinued? Waterford Crystal is the only manufacturer in its class that never discontinu... read more

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