Waterford Crystal

http://www.waterfordvisitorcentre.com/factory_tour/mould-room-jug-making-blowing.asp It was nice to see how they made them.Originally known as "Penrose glass", Waterford crystal was first produced in the Waterford Glasshouse, founded by George and William Penrose in 1783 in Waterford City, Ireland. The two brothers were already world-class businessmen, and launched the development of the first Waterford crystal factory at a cost of £10,000, an enormous sum in the 18th century.