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About Waterford Crystal Irish Brilliance
Product Description Waterford Crystal Irish Brilliance is the about the best known lead crystal maker in the world and the first complete collector guide ever printed about their magnificent lead crystal pieces. The history section covers Waterford Crystal from 1783 until its bankruptcy in 2009 and includes how the lead crystal is made. The collector sections feature most of the suites (patterns/designs) made in Ireland. Included are 101 suites along with detailed drawings that show each Suite distinct pattern, history of their name, and date when the Suite was first released. Also illustrated by photographs are specialty pieces such as trophies, paperweights, sculptures and many spectacular one of a kind examples. Price estimates for some pieces based on their value at the time of the book s publication are included. The Appendix contains details such as names of stemware parts, individual cut terms along with illustrations and photographs of each cut. The Quick Identification Guide will help anyone wanting to identify a piece they come across but do not know the name. The book was printed in black and white as that is the best method to show the characteristic of various lead crystal patterns. Waterford Crystal Irish Brilliance shines with many unknown details about Waterford Crystal in much the same way as the crystal pieces it describes sparkle with light. About the Author The author is the best selling author, Sharma Krauskopf. She has 13 books in print which have been published on two continents. Her vast knowledge about Ireland was gathered by many trips to Ireland including the home of Waterford Crystal. Those experiences combined with the comprehensive research she did for her popular book, Irish Lighthouses, fills the book with extensive details on Ireland as well as the crystal. Most important to the book she is an avid collector of Waterford Crystal giving the book a collector s perspective and enthusiasm.
