Waterford Crystal

In 1783, businessmen George and William Penrose founded the Waterford Glass House in the busy port of Waterford, Ireland, and began to make crystal "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. Yet it possessed strength and durability and, most wonderful of all, the crystal shone with a romantic, silvery brilliance. Patience, skill, and artistry had forged a triumph.

Each piece of Waterford Crystal stands today as a testament to the traditions and standards of excellence that have survived with the Waterford name for more than 200 years... to be enjoyed and displayed now... to be cherished as an heirloom for generations to come.

Basic Ingredients

Lismore glasses