S Olympic Skiing Etched Glass Decanter 7 1/2. This is a rare item. There is no makers mark. I’ve only seen very few others. The condition is excellent, with no chips or cracks. Please see all photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Origins (18th-19th Century). Founded 1783 in Waterford, Ireland, by brothers George & William Penrose. Their goal: produce fine flint glass to rival English and continental crystal. Early Waterford crystal was known for clarity and brilliance, achieved by using very pure silica and a high lead content. The factory became famous quickly but closed in 1851… Continue Reading