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Question: #1: Does all Waterford crystal have the name etched on the bottom?
I recently purchased a Waterford Crystal Egg oneBay. I have several other Waterford crystaleggs, but when I received the one off eBay, it wasslightly smaller than my others and it did nothave the "Waterford" etching on the bottom. Itdid, however, have the Waterford sticker on it. Iam looking for a way to authenticate that it isactually a Waterford piece.Thanks
- asked by sparksy
I have some Lexpro Crystal cups I do Belief itdoes....its some of the More Expensive crystal.... - answered by: Unoptrid1aq
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Question: #2: How do you know if it's Waterford Crystal?
I was given years ago a lead crystal vas and I don't remember if it's Waterford. How can onetell?
- asked by funsunjoy
I think it says on the bottom. - answered by: Jill L
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Question: #3: Are Waterford & Galway Irish Crystal The Same Thing?
Are these 2 brand names one and the same or twodifferent manufacturers? Does Waterford Crystalown Galway Crystal? I have a crystal biscuitbarrel that has "Galway" marked on the bottom anda clear label (on the upper rim) with what appearsto be a shamrock and some lettering so small thatI cannot possibly read. Is this piece Waterford?
- asked by love nascar
Waterford Crystal and Galway Crystal are twodifferent companies. Waterford Crystal is alsoknown as 'Waterford Wedgwood' since the Wedgwoodcompany took it over in 1986 and their trademarkis a Seahorse design. Galway Crystal is cheaperthan Waterford crystal. It is a good quality andtheir designs tend to be more traditional withengravings of Irish symbols. - answered by: alpha
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Question: #4: waterford crystal?
does anybody know of the website waterford collectors club
- asked by coco's
There is a Yahoo Group for Waterford Crystalcollectors at the url below: - answered by: alpha
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Question: #5: How can I find out the value of my waterford crystal? I have a box of 6- 10 0z. lismoretumblers.?
The glasses have never been removed from the boxor used. The original packaging and stickers arestill there. I received them as a gift in 1982and would like to now sell them without sellingmyself short. Thanks
- asked by Jill
Let me guess: One of those useless wedding gifts,right? Take them to a Waterford dealer. They areusually sold at department stores or jewelers. Ortry looking up your item in eBay. See if anyoneis selling outright or has a reserve price. Thatway you will have an idea of how much to expect toget paid for them. - answered by: anon
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Question: #6: how to tell genuine waterford crystal?
have come into a number of crystal glassware pieces. they are very ornate and very heavy. howcan piece be authenticated. thanks
- asked by Thomas F
some waterford pieces have a tiny etched name onthe bottom that says 'waterford' and it can beseen clearly with a magnifying glass. waterfordis heavy, yes, and the edges of the cuts in theglass are firm, not sharp, but not blunt either. (actually they now are, older pieces are muchsharper) other types of glass that are as youdescribe are baccarat, and fine cut crystal warefrom europe and north america. you can try thisat your computer, go to ebay.com and type inwaterford and see if any of the pictures of theglassware for sale match any of your pieces, ifnot type in crystal and repeat! have fun! - answered by: shorty
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Question: #7: My wife and I got a Waterford Crystal piece. It's a 10" square bowl. How can I use it whendecorating?
- asked by mookie1510
well beibg that it is the holiday season put it ona coffee table in the center and fill it withcandy or even in the center of a table - answered by: joycesweet
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Question: #8: Need Clean Waterford crystal decanter & glasses about 40 yrs old?
They were used once or twice 40 years ago, andwere in a closed cabinet ever since. Not out inthe open or handled, yet seem dirty cloudy &yellow. Have been afraid to clean as don't wantto ruin them. All insightful advice as to how tosafely clean appreciated.
- asked by knewknickname
Try these step-by-step instructions from ehow.comon how to clean foggy crystal and see if thathelps. Good luck! - answered by: Yahzmin (thanks & so long)
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Question: #9: How far is the Waterford Crystal Facctory from where crusie ships dock in Waterford?
- asked by Ernest H
In 1783, businessmen George and William Penrosefounded the Waterford Glass House in this busyport city about two hours south of Dublin. Using asecret process, the Penroses mingled minerals andsand to create crystal that soon became the envyof Europe. Nevertheless, in 1851, despite awardsand acclaim, heavy taxes forced the Waterfordfactory to close. In 1947, Irish officialsresurrected the company, which today is thelargest producer of hand-crafted crystal in theworld. To see how it's done, take a tour ofWaterford's historic factory, which is home tosome of glassmaking's finest craftsmen. If youlike what you see, pick up a few goblets at thefactory story. But don't worry about losing yourpurchase to the less than tender care of airlinebaggage handlers: the gift shop will ship it homefor you -- and they guarantee that your crystalwill arrive just as you bought it, or they'llreplace it. Getting there:The Waterford CrystalFactory is on Cork Road in Waterford City, CountyWaterford. Open year-round. Contact: Tel.:011-353-51-373311. - answered by: Life
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Question: #10: How do I clean waterford crystal vases?
My crystal vases are cloudy and I cannot get them clean!
- asked by Aunt Hope
Try vinegar.Cloudy crystal usually means that theywere washed in a soap that has too much alkali-youDIDN'T put them in the dishwasher did you??? Ifyou did, then it's over. Dishwasher soap is waytoo harsh for crystal. - answered by: tvlscat@flash.net
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