When did Royal Brierley cut crystal come out?
Founded in 1776, Royal Brierley is today the most authentic choice for both traditional and contemporary cut crystal. For a limited time only, save 30% on all Royal Brierley crystal.
How long has Royal Brierley been in business?
The heritage of Royal Brierley spans 300 years and 15 generations. Principally, the company has grown under the guidance of three families – the De Henzels, Honeybornes and latterly, the Silvers.
Which is the best brand of cut crystal?
Royal Brierley is the longest established name in English Crystal. Founded in 1776, Royal Brierley is today the most authentic choice for both traditional and contemporary cut crystal. For a limited time only, save 30% on all Royal Brierley crystal.
How tall is the Royal Brierley Crystal Bowl?
Pictured right: A Royal Brierley Crystal Bowl modelled as a football, inscribed World Cup England, 1966, also inscribed with names of the World Cup-winning side, the base inscribed No.10, 7½in. (19cm) high; and a framed newspaper cutting which make reference to the bowl (2). Sold at Christies, London, Sep 2004 for £1,195.
The heritage of Royal Brierley spans 300 years and 15 generations. Principally, the company has grown under the guidance of three families – the De Henzels, Honeybornes and latterly, the Silvers.
Where did the name Royal Brierley Crystal come from?
Eventually Stevens and Williams adopted the word Brierley, its own location at Brierley Hill, along with ‘Royal’ to signify its appointment as the Royal British Glassmakers and the company became known as Royal Brierley Crystal. It still holds Royal Warrants for the Queen and the Prince of Wales today.
Pictured right: A Royal Brierley Crystal Bowl modelled as a football, inscribed World Cup England, 1966, also inscribed with names of the World Cup-winning side, the base inscribed No.10, 7½in. (19cm) high; and a framed newspaper cutting which make reference to the bowl (2). Sold at Christies, London, Sep 2004 for £1,195.
Where was the Royal Brierley World Cup Bowl made?
The bowl was produced by Royal Brierley to commemorate the World Cup victory. Only twelve examples were produced. Image Copyright Christies. It was during Joseph Silver’s period of control, that the company leased the Moor Lane Glasshouse at Briar Lea Hill.
