The Waterford Flint Glass Manufactory, as it was originally known, was established in Waterford, Ireland, in 1783 by two local brothers, George and William Penrose. Being of an enterprising nature, the Penrose brothers had seen a huge demand for both plain and ornamental flint glass internationally. However, with neither brother having any glass working experience, one of their first priorities was the procurement of a skilled glass worker. Fellow Quaker, John Hill, originall…
Riedel: Its A Family Thing
During the Seventeenth Century, Bohemia, in the then Austro-Hungarian Empire, was the glass making capital of Europe. Its seemingly endless forests gave the glass makers all the timber they needed to fire their ovens.
Lead Crystal: A Brief Overview.
Discovered in the seventeenth century by an Englishman called George Ravenscroft, lead crystal production involves the adding of lead oxide powder into molten glass which, is then either blow molded or pressed into shape, depending on the manufacturers preference and the complexity of the finished article. To earn the classification of Full Lead Crystal the mixture must contain at least twenty four percent lead oxide and the highest concentration achievable that will allow…
Daniel Swarovski: An Innovative Genius
In the Nineteenth century, Bohemia, in the Austro-Hungarian Empire was one of the most important manufacturing centers for both glass and lead crystal. It was here that Daniel Swarovski was born in 1862, the son of the owner of a small crystal-cutting factory.
700 Sundays Tickets – See Billy Crystal At His Best
700 Sundays tickets offer something for everyone – comedy, top-notch theater, story-telling, memories, nostalgia and more. Of course, all of this is brought to you by one of the living entertainment legends of our time – Billy Crystal, whose life story and perspective is on display during this eye-opening and gut-busting production. A look at Crystal and this story should help explain why this event is more than worth the effort to see live.