Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Irish
Among glassware aficionados, the name Waterford has earned a place of eminence — both for antique crystal vases, glasses, chandeliers and serveware made by the original Irish company in the 18th and 19th centuries, and for new versions of the firm’s classic patterns produced after its rebirth in the 1940s. With either iteration, Waterford is a byword for traditional elegance.
Waterford crystal was born of a tax loophole. In 1783, business-minded brothers George and William Penrose founded the Waterford Glass House in southeastern Ireland because Irish glass was exempt from steep British import duties. The two wanted to make fine-quality wares and hired artisans from England, including master glassmaker John Hill. The factory’s flint glass — a precursor to lead crystal — soon won a clientele among British and continental aristocrats.
One of Hill’s aesthetic innovations was to polish glassware after a pattern was cut, to buff off the resulting frosted surface. The look became a Waterford trademark. Through the fame of its wine goblets, claret jugs and decanters, the firm continued to win honors at the many industrial expositions of the early Victorian era. But over those years, higher and higher luxury excise taxes were placed on fine crystal. Waterford products became prohibitively expensive, and the company closed in 1851.
The brand’s renown was still intact when it was revived in 1947 by a Czech glass manufacturer named Charles Bacik, who moved to Ireland after the Communist takeover of his country. For centuries, the region now called the Czech Republic had been the great glassware center of Middle Europe — the source of crystal to legendary Viennese glass design firms such as Lobmeyr and Bakalowits. So Bacik brought with him the master glassblower and designer Miroslav Havel.
In Dublin, Havel studied the old Waterford style book archives kept in the National Museum. He used these classic patterns as the basis for new ones such as Lismore, with its crosshatching and flame-like vertical cuts, and Alana, with its heavily textured diamond cuts. Past and present are thus linked at Waterford.
Introduced in 1991, the Marquis by Waterford range of vases, bowls and other wares were priced for everyday use and were intended for use in modern homes. It was the first new brand debuted by the company in what was then its more than two-century history.
As you will see on 1stDibs, antique or recently made, Waterford crystal is the essence of refinement.
Find Waterford crystal vases, serveware and other collectibles for sale on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Waterford Crystal
Waterford Crystal Pair of Millennium Toasting Glasses, Peace and Happiness
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Millennium Series by Waterford Crystal was manufactured from 1996 to 2005, and is now discontinued. It features five different designs for various toasts for the Millennium.
The pa...
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Late 20th Century Irish Art Deco Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Vintage Waterford Set of 4 Hock Wine Glasses Ashling
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of 4 hock wine glasses was made by Waterford in Ashling pattern, with 2 sets available at the time of the listing. Ashling pattern is de...
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Late 20th Century Irish Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Vintage Waterford Alana Crystal Wine Glasses, Set of 4
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The set of 4 wine glasses in Alana pattern is in very good vintage condition. Alana pattern is now retired; it was manufactured from 1952 to 2022. It is characterized by cut cross hatch with multi-sided stem.
The glasses are standing xx" tall; they are signed in etching on the bottoms with Waterford logo.
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20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Antique Irish Tipperary Waterford Glass Cut Crystal Bowl Georgian Centerpiece
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and extremely rare Georgian Irish Heavy Gauge hand cut crystal fruit bowl or centerpiece of traditional outline, of outstanding quality and condition. Circa 1800 - 1825.
The unusual fan-cut decorative rim above a deep cut diamond pattern all-round body with a single ring stem socle, ending on a circular base with star cut pattern underneath. Made in Ireland in either Waterford or Belfast. This piece is unmarked, early pieces were not usually. *This piece is over quarter of an inch in thickness allover.
Condition: Good condition for such an early piece of rare Irish glass. No inside clouding, wonderful evidence of age wear at base underneath, few flea bites to top rim, difficult to see.
Measures: Diameter: (at widest) 5.75” (14.75cm). Height: (just over) 5” (13cm).
Location: Dublin City, Ireland
Provenance: Purchased at Harrods Antiques...
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19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Antique Pair Irish Waterford Crystal Hand Cut Full Lead Lustres Vases Ireland
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Stylish Example of a Fine Pair of Hand Cut Full Lead Crystal Lusters of outstanding heavy gauge quality and good size proportions, made in Ireland by the World-famous Irish Glass C...
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Waterford Rare Crystal Footed Salt & Pepper Shakers Glengarriff
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Waterford Crystal salt and pepper shakers were made in Republic of Ireland of cut crystal with silverplate covers. Glendariff pattern ...
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Late 20th Century Irish Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Pair of Waterford Vintage Colleen Hock Wine Glasses
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of hock wine glasses was made by Waterford in Colleen pattern. Colleen is characterized by subtle, ornate patterns, featuring intersecting and broad vertical cuts, that...
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Late 20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Waterford Crystal Ships Decanter and Stopper Alana
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage cut crystal ships decanter with stopper was made by Waterford in Alana pattern. The pattern was manufactured from 1952 to 2022; it is ch...
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Late 20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Antique Irish Tipperary Waterford Glass Cut Crystal Georgian Centerpiece Bowl 18
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An impressive George II hand cut full led Irish Crystal Pedestal “Kettle Drum” Bowl of circular outline and unusually large proportions. Made by the Old Waterford Glass Company, County Tipperary in Ireland. Late Eighteenth, early Nineteenth Century.
The heavy gauge circular wavy cut rim with a band of richly cut diamond and chevron cut pattern. The lower bowl area with scale cut detailing, raised on a single ring socle stem above a square thick spreading pedestal, underneath with “lemon squeeze” foot detail.
Condition: Good untouched condition with no losses, except for one tight short crack, see two images which clearly show this imperfection, wonderful age wear underneath base. Typically unmarked as Georgian pieces were not.
*Stunning and rare example of a piece of Irish Georgian History. The asking price reflects the imperfection. Wonderful rare “grey” tint to crystal, so typical of Eighteenth-Century Irish pieces.
Diameter: (top rim, an impressive) 9” (23cm).
Height: 8.25" (21cm). Depth: (square base) 3.5" (9cm).
Location: Dublin City, Ireland.
Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping.
The history of Irish Hand Cut Crystal goes back to the late 17th century. George Ravenscroft started the tradition in 1676. The glassmaker added lead oxide to the silicates that make up the molten glass. The process achieved a softness that allowed the glass to be blown and carved while remaining hard and clear as it cooled. The first crystal factory in Ireland opened in County Tyrone in 1771.
The Creation of Waterford Crystal
The Waterford Crystal we know today back in 1783 with George and William Penrose. Their vision was to “create the finest quality crystal for drinking vessels and decorative objects of beauty for the home.”
The Penrose brothers sought the expertise of renowned glassmaker John Hill in 1785. Hill that began the process of polishing the glass to give the unique Waterford Crystal shine now known the world over. Hill left Waterford in 1788 after a major disagreement with the Penrose brothers. Waterford cut glass...
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18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Antique Irish Tipperary Waterford Glass Cut Crystal Victorian Turnover Bowl 19Ct
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An impressive Hand Deep Cut full lead Irish Crystal Pedestal Turn-over Bowl of circular outline and compact proportions. Made by the Old Waterford Glass...
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Irish Waterford Crystal Bowl Comeragh Pattern
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely late 20th century Waterford crystal footed bowl in the Comeragh cut (pattern).
Irish made.
Highly collectible!
Perfect, i...
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Late 20th Century Irish Modern Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Antique Irish Tipperary Waterford Glass Cut Crystal Victorian Circular Bowl Tray
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An impressive quite rare deep hand cut full lead Irish Crystal Circular Fruit Bowl or Centerpiece of generous size of circular outline, together with a similar dish of oval form with...
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19th Century Irish Regency Antique Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Vintage Waterford Lismore Crystal Wine Glass, Germany, circa 1990s
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Single luxe crystal wine glass from Waterford Crystal. The Lismore Collection is perhaps Waterford's most distinguished design featuring hand blown crystal with the pattern's signature diamond and wedge cuts. First introduced in the early 1950s, the now iconic Lismore pattern drew its inspiration and name from the Lismore Castle in Waterford, Ireland. This is a single wine glass perfect as a replacement or as an addition to your current Waterford set...
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1990s German Regency Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Vintage Waterford Crystal Ashtray
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality diamond cut crystal ashtray by Waterford.
This Waterford crystal ashtray will enhance any table, home office desk, bar or countertop.
Measures: 7" Diameter x 1 7/8"...
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20th Century Irish Modern Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Waterford Crystal Set of 9 Modernist Glass Wine Goblets
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 9 crystal glass wine goblets manufactured by Waterford Crystal. Etched signature on bottom of each glass. A unique modernist statement with an artistic design that also make...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Vintage Pair Waterford Cut Crystal Brandy Glasses 20th Century
By Waterford Crystal
Located in London, GB
This is a splendid Vintage pair of Waterford cut crystal brandy glasses, in their original box, dating from the second half of the 20th Century...
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Late 20th Century British Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Waterford Crystal Master Cutter Scalloped Edge Footed Bowl or Centerpiece
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage cut glass bowl.
By Waterford.
From the Master Cutter series.
With a scalloped-edge and cut decoration throughout.
The base b...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Cut Glass
Antique Pair Irish Waterford Glass Crystal Hand Cut Lustres Lusters Vase Ireland
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Stylish Example of a Fine Pair of Hand Cut Full Lead Crystal Lusters of outstanding heavy gauge quality and good size proportions, all though unmarked were made in our opinion in I...
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Mid-Century 1950s Waterford Large Leaded Crystal Decorative Centerpiece
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning and large Mid-Century Waterford decorative leaded crystal piece for dining table, hall or coffee table. The container has a matching leaded crystal lid. This is a rare-to-...
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Mid-20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Vintage Waterford Irish Lead Crystal Killarney Pedestal Bowl Centerpiece
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dayton, OH
Ornate and substantial, the Killarney pattern by Waterford is characterized by intricate deep cutting and classic design; showcasing the brilliant clarity of crystal. Whether you use it to display a centerpiece, or fill it with candy or potpourri, the Killarney 10-inch Bowl showcases its contents beautifully; making a truly original statement in stunning, brilliant crystal.
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Late 20th Century Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
$188 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Irish Tipperary Waterford Glass Cut Crystal Victorian Turnover Bowl 19Ct
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An impressive Hand Deep Cut full lead Irish Crystal Pedestal Turn-over Bowl or Centerpiece of circular outline and unusually large proportions. Made by the Old Waterford Glass...
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Set of 8 Waterford Cut Crystal Sherbet and Champagne Glasses
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
8 Sherbert Waterford Cut Crystal Glasses, Ireland 20th Century
Set of eight vintage Waterford sherberts, circa mid-20th century. Irish crystal. Deep cuttings. Signed Waterford on ...
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Late 20th Century Irish Victorian Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
$405 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Irish Tipperary Waterford Glass Cut Crystal Victorian Turnover Bowl Tray
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An impressive Hand Deep Cut full lead Irish Crystal Pedestal Turn-over Style Bowl of circular outline and compact proportions, together with an associated deep dish undertray with similar decoration. Both made by the Old Waterford Glass...
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Waterford Crystal Ships Decanter and Stopper Alana
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Germantown, MD
A stunning, rare and discontinued mid-century Ships Decanter and Stopper Alana by Waterford Crystal.
Measures 9" in diameter and stands 10" tall. Great vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
$542 Sale Price
30% Off
Waterford Crystal Faceted Carved Perfume Bottle Vintage Signed Ireland
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite example of fine Irish crystal, this faceted perfume bottle by Waterford embodies elegance, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Likely produced between 1920 and 1950, the...
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1920s Irish Victorian Vintage Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Vintage Waterford Crystal Lismore Brandy Glasses Set of 5, 1980s
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The set of brandy glasses in Lismore pattern is in very good vintage condition. The glasses are standing 5.07" tall; they are signed with Waterford logo on the bottoms.
While Lismor...
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20th Century Irish Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Vintage Waterford Set of 4 Water Glasses Ashling
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of 4 water glasses was made by Waterford in Ashling pattern, with 2 sets available at the time of the listing. Ashling pattern is described by cut fans and panels and multisided stem; the pattern was produced from 1968 to 2017.
All glasses are marked on the bottom with etched Waterford logo.
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Late 20th Century Irish Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Circa 1970 Set of 6 Glenmore by Waterford White Wine Glasses
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1970 set of 6 Glenmore by Waterford white wine glasses. Used once & stored, one owner. Retain labels.
6.25" h., 3.13" dia.
We are a family business that has been a major sourc...
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1970s Irish Vintage Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Waterford Crystal Classic Lysmore Rounded Biscuit Barrel, 7 inches.
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Waterford Lismore pattern is a stunning combination of brilliance and clarity. An impressive addition to any shelf or counter, the Lismore Round Biscuit Barrel keeps cookies, bis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovak Mid-Century Modern Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
$312 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Irish Waterford Hand Cut Lead Crystal Lustres Vase Candlestick Ireland
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Stylish Example of a Fine Hand Cut Full Lead Crystal Luster of outstanding heavy gauge quality and good size proportions, made in Ireland by the Wo...
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Waterford Irish Crystal Meagher Cut Glass Wine Spirit Decanter & Stopper 12"
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dayton, OH
Waterford Meagher Limited Edition Decanter & Stopper
Dimensions:
5.5" x 5.5" x 12"h
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Late 20th Century Irish Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
Killarney Clear Crystal Table Vase by Waterford
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite "Killarney" Cut Crystal Vase by Waterford - a stunning piece that effortlessly combines timeless elegance with modern sophistication. This clear glass vase ...
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1980s Irish Modern Vintage Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Set of 10 Waterford Sheila Cut Champagne or Tall Sherbet
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of 10 Waterford Sheila cut champagne or tall Sherbet. This pattern has been discontinued. Made from 1958 - 2017. ^cut panels with a multisided ste...
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1960s Northern Irish Vintage Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Waterford Lismore Crystal Wine Glasses, Set of 4
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The set of 4 wine glasses in Lismore pattern is in very good vintage condition. The glasses are standing xx" tall; they are signed in etching on the bottoms, and 2 glasses still hav...
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20th Century Irish Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Pair of English Victorian Crystal Compotes
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Victorian (possibly Waterford) crystal compotes with a scalloped edge bowl supported on a pedestal base. (PRICED AS PAIR)
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
$3,800 / set
Vintage Waterford Crystal Carafe with Faceted Design, C. 1985
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1980's Waterford crystal small carafe and decanter. Mouth blown and crafted by hand, the urn shaped carafe has an elongated stem with a bulbous base featuring faceted teardrop...
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1980s Irish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Vintage Waterford Lismore Crystal Liqueur Glasses, Set of 4
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The set of 4 liqueur or cordial glasses features vertical cut design on the bowl in Lismore pattern.
The set is in very good vintage condition. The glasses are standing 3.5" tall; t...
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20th Century Irish Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Waterford Crystal Handle Flatware Set of 4 Steak Knives
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Big Bend, WI
Set of 4 Steak Knives, 9 1/2", with Waterford Crystal handles with stainless blades. They are in excellent vintage condition, with no monograms.
100% Satisfaction guaranteed!
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20th Century Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Sterling Silver
Vintage Waterford Crystal Pitcher, Old Kerry Pattern, 1968 - 2008
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The rare, hard to find vintage crystal pitcher features a graphic, sculptural pattern of vertical and cross cuts in Kerry pattern. This version of Kerry pattern, often referred to a...
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20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Lismore by Waterford Stainless Steel Flatware Set for 6 Service 35 Pieces Dinner
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Big Bend, WI
Unusual Waterford Crystal handle with stainless blade/tines flatware lot, 20 pieces. This rare set includes:
10 Large Dinner Size Knives, 10 1/2"
10 Large Dinner Size Forks, 8 3/4"
...
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20th Century Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Stainless Steel
1960's Waterford Crystal 5" Diamond Cut Ashtray made in Ireland
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1960's Waterford Crystal 5" Ashtray. Original gold/green foil label. Old Waterford Gothic Mark can be found on the bottom outer edge/rim area.
The Seahorse logo of Waterford...
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1960s Irish Vintage Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
$105 Sale Price
40% Off
Waterford Crystal Handle Flatware Set Service Lot 20 pcs Dinner Forks & Knives
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Big Bend, WI
Unusual Waterford Crystal handle with stainless blade/tines flatware lot, 20 pieces. This rare set includes:
10 Large Dinner Size Knives, 10 1/2"
10 Large Dinner Size Forks, 8 3/4"
...
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20th Century Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Sterling Silver
Waterford Crystal serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Waterford Crystal serveware, ceramics, silver and glass are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stone and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Waterford Crystal serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Waterford Crystal were created in the Victorian style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Waterford, and Belleek Pottery Ltd.. Prices for Waterford Crystal serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $120 and can go as high as $2,750, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $295.
Questions About Waterford Crystal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
- How old is Waterford Crystal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Waterford Crystal is more than 225 years old. In 1783, business-minded brothers George and William Penrose founded the Waterford Glass House in southeastern Ireland because Irish glass was exempt from steep British import duties. The two wanted to make fine-quality wares and hired artisans from England, including master glassmaker John Hill. The factory's flint glass, a precursor to lead crystal, soon won a clientele among British and continental aristocrats. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Waterford Crystal pieces.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024To date Waterford crystal, look for the maker's mark. Since 1950, the brand has placed markings on discreet areas of its pieces. By comparing the mark on your crystal to images shared by trusted online sources, you can get a rough idea of how old your piece is. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer evaluate your piece. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Waterford crystal.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Yes, Waterford crystal typically has value. However, how much a particular piece is worth will depend on its type, style, age, condition, rarity and the current demand for similar items. A certified appraiser or experienced dealer can give you an estimate as to how much a particular Waterford piece is worth. Find a variety of Waterford crystal on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify Waterford crystal marks, place your piece in an area that receives plenty of natural light and use a magnifying glass to examine it. Waterford first introduced markings in 1950. These initial marks display the brand name in Gothic lettering. A more contemporary script font replaced the original markings in 1986. Pieces produced in 2000 and beyond will feature a seahorse mark along with the brand name. Find a collection of Waterford crystal wares on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To check if your Waterford Crystal is vintage, you can check to see if the sticker or foil is still on the piece. There will be a green seahorse logo for Waterford. Also, check the stem to see if the logo has been etched into the crystal. Find a collection of expertly vetted Waterford Crystal pieces from some of the world’s top reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if something is Waterford crystal, grab a magnifying glass and look for the maker's mark. Prior to 2000, the company acid-stamped all of their pieces with the word "Waterford." Crystal made after that have an acid stamp shaped like a seahorse. Shop a range of expertly vetted Waterford crystal on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if a vase is Waterford crystal, search for the maker's markings. Nearly all Waterford crystal vases feature an acid stamp on their bottoms or interiors. Because this marking has changed over the years, you can compare it to references available on trusted websites to get a rough idea of the age of your piece. Some Waterford vases also feature foil labels. However, these may fall off or be removed by previous owners. If you're still unsure if your vase is a Waterford, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can provide an expert opinion. Explore a selection of Waterford crystal wares on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, some Waterford Crystal is worth something. Limited edition pieces produced by the Irish maker tend to be highly sought-after among collectors and may be valuable as a result. Typically, the age, type, style and condition of Waterford pieces influence their value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can evaluate your piece and provide a valuation. Explore a diverse assortment of Waterford Crystal on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Whether Waterford Marquis crystal is lead crystal depends on its age. Waterford gradually phased out the use of lead in its crystal wear and completely eliminated the material in 2023. Pieces manufactured before that time may or may not be lead crystal. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Waterford crystal ware.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024To find out how much your Waterford crystal is worth, one option is to conduct online research using trusted resources. By examining the previous selling prices for pieces similar to yours in terms of age, style, type and condition, you can get an idea of how much it may be worth. For a more precise valuation, consider seeking the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Waterford crystal on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, some pieces of Waterford crystal are now crafted in The House of Waterford Crystal in Waterford, Ireland. Most Waterford factories, however, are located in Eastern Europe. Shop a range of authentic Waterford crystal from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Waterford acid marks, hold your piece up to natural light and try using a magnifying glass. The maker began adding its name in Gothic characters to its crystal wares in 1950. In 1986, the acid marks changed to script lettering. Around 2000, Waterford incorporated its seahorse logo into the acid marks. Pieces produced before 1950 will normally not bear acid marks. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Waterford crystal.
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