The Story of Edinburgh Crystal by H. W. Woodward / Dema Glass Limited 1984 / Hardcover

Hardcover 1984

PAGES: 92

ISBN-10: 0951004603

ISBN: 9780951004609  /  978-0951004609

PUBLISHER: Dema Glass Limited

LANGUAGE: English

Description:

Beautiful pictures of patterns, miniatures, special commemorative editions accompany this history of the manufacture and cutting involved in the production of this iconic representation of Scotland and its craftsmen.

Edinburgh Crystal was a cut glass crystal manufactured in Scotland between 1867 and 2006, and was also the name of the manufacturing company. In addition to drinking glasses, Edinburgh Crystal made decanters, bowls, baskets, and bells, in several ranges.

The Edinburgh Crystal company went into administration in 2006 and following its subsequent acquisition by Waterford Wedgwood, it became solely a brand name. After Waterford Wedgwood was acquired from administration by KPS Capital Partners, in January 2009, the brand was discontinued.

The Author
H. W. Woodward was Librarian of Brierley Hill, Staffordshire and Curator of the Glass Museum from 1938 to 1966. During that period the glass collection increased from 200 to 800 pieces, forming a fine assembly concentrating on 19th Century British and foreign glass, a reference library, used by collectors and scholars from various Parts of the world, was built up. Mr. Woodward from 1972 to 1974 was Keeper of Glass and Fine Arts for Dudley County Borough.
He has written a number of booklets, articles, and reviews relating to the glass industry and local history. He has also lectured on these subjects for the WEA, and Birmingham Extra Mural Department, apart from giving many talks to local organisations, and reading papers to the Glass Circle and to the VIIIth  International Congress on Glass in London.

His “Art, Feat, and Mystery: the story of Thomas Webb and Sons, Glassmakers” was published in 1978.