4 STUART CRYSTAL WHITE WINE / SHERRY WATER Glasses
Made in England
=== ALL 4 SIGNED (Etched) ===
Condition:
4 As New- Perfect condition!
Dimensions: 86mm diameter x 124mm height.
Some History........
The Stuart name stands out above the rest. First manufactured in England in the late 1880's by Frederick Stuart and, later by his sons, the company was successful right up until 1995, when it was purchased by Waterford Wedgwood. It was only six years later that Stuart Crystal ceased production and closed its doors forever.
Red House Cone
· British crystal maker Frederick Stuart purchased the distinctive Red House Glass Cone -- a conical brick structure for making crystal and glass -- in Wordsley, England, in 1920. But by the time he acquired this famous building, he had already been manufacturing crystal glass ware there for nearly 40 years -- leasing it from the Red House Cone Glassworks Company. In 1924, he began etching the name Stuart into the items the company manufactured, and by 1927, Stuart Crystal had become the trademark name for the high-quality items such as footed crystal bowls and decanters for which he and his sons became known.
Crystal Patterns
· Throughout the history of the company, multiple stunning crystal patterns were developed, from the company's patented Medallion Glass Cameos on scent bottles, decanters and bowls to the diamond-and-floral motif of the Beaconsfield design created in 1907 for flower vases, wine glasses and more. Later variations saw the manufacture of everything from art nouveau clarets, light bulbs during wartime, cocktail sets and table services -- all in too many patterns to mention. Characteristics of many Stuart crystal pieces include the inclusion of the 24-cut star on the base, cut diamond and small fan shapes along with the name Stuart etched on item bottoms.