Waterford Crystal Irish Briliance Collector Guide Book

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Waterford Crystal Irish Briliance Collector Guide Book Bunnies are anxious for Spring. This auction is a one of the first copies of Waterford Crystal Irish Brilliance to be printed and I will sign the book. It took 3 years to complete this book because of Waterford Crystal's bankruptcy and the decision by its first intended publisher not to print any new books. It has been out in kindle form for about a month but finally the hard copy is here but not yet in the bookstores. Waterford Crystal – Irish Brilliance is the first complete collector’s guide ever printed about Waterford Crystal's magnificent pieces. It is done in black and white because the crystal pieces details show better than in color and has 256 pages. The history section covers Waterford Crystal from 1783 until its bankruptcy in 2009 and includes how the lead crystal is made. The collector’s sections feature most of the suites (patterns/designs) made in Ireland. Included are 101 suites along with detailed drawings that show each Suite’s distinct pattern, history of their name, and date when the Suite was first released (See 3rd picture for an example). Price estimates for some pieces based on their value at the time of the book’s publication are included. Also illustrated by photographs are specialty pieces such as trophies, paperweights, sculptures and many spectacular read more