WATERFORD CRYSTAL IRISH LACE DOUBLE OLD FASHIONED, PAIR - NIB (MSRP = $125.)

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Waterford Crystal Irish Lace Double Old Fashioned Glasses/Tumblers - Set of 2 in Gift BoxIn the 19th century, Irish Lace was renowned the world over for its elaborate designs and fine workmanship. This legacy provided Waterford Crystal the inspiration for the Irish Lace Collection. It is characterized by an elegant pattern of diamond and wedge cuts reminiscent of fine Irish Lace. Skillfully rendered, these glasses lend formal elegance to any occasion.3.5" high x 3.5" wide. "Waterford" etched in the base. History of Waterford Crystal: When the brothers George and William Penrose founded the Waterford Glass House in 1783, they made a bold promise - to make Waterford crystal in "as fine a quality as any in Europe in the most elegant style." It was no idle boast. They had in hand the old secrets of mingling minerals and glass to create Waterford crystal of beautiful and mysterious qualities. It sang sweetly at the tap of a finger. It felt soft and warm to the touch yet possessed strength and durability known only to Waterford crystal. And it radiated a distinctive, silvery white brilliance, which Waterford Crystal's artists enhanced with deeply cut ornamentation that gave the finished pieces a vivacious, traditional Waterford crystal sparkle. This great tradition lay dormant for a hundred years. But when Irish independence rekindled read more

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