Waterford Crystal is one of the oldest, most renowned crystal companies in the world. Established in 1783, and was run by George and William Penrose in Waterford, Ireland, the products of his factory soon took on the name of their city of origin.
Waterford was known for its fine craftsmanship and was created in a wide variety of items, from wine glasses to dining bells to chandeliers and perfume bottles. Many members of royalty owned pieces of Waterford, and they are still featured in famous locations around the world.
Westminster Abbey in London has a huge, brilliant Waterford chandelier that still resides within its walls. Waterford Crystal was known for it’s fine cutting of the crystal, as well as the purity of its color. At the time, it was unlike anything else that was available, and was highly sought after.
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By the 1850's, the news of Waterford Crystal spread worldwide, and the wealthy and royal took every opportunity for a chance to own a piece of this fine craftsmanship. Unfortunately, troubled times fell upon the economy, and the taxes were so much that the company simply could not afford them. The factory was forced to close its doors, and it did not again reopen them until the late 1940's. The company was also known as Penrose Crystal, however reopened under the name Waterford, as it is known by today.
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