Well, perhaps this is dust in Poland or Slovenkia with the well known lead crystal company of Waterford filing bankruptcy.   In past years finding a piece of new Waterford with "made in Ireland" was becoming difficult.    As for me, I don't like to see this happen.  Sure, trends change and tastes change but....well, who really knows inside the business.

The tiny vase shown is engraved by one of the Waterford masters with small letters showing the vase is to my wife with the date and the gentleman's signature.   More recently, we had a visit from another gentleman who once worked for Waterford.  The newer vase has to my wife and Eugene's name beside it on his line of Irish high lead crystal.  The crystal is beautiful with a touch of sparkle Waterford has not managed in many years if at all.

http://www.ionacrystal.ie/

Luxury item or not, Waterford and their Wedgewood are names most find familiar even if not owning a piece of either.  I don't like to see such news.

The photo needs apology..a quickie this evening while I am home from work with some bug making me feverish.  Oh well..this too shall pass.           TomDart.