So in the news tonight was the story of Waterford Wedgwood, makers of fine crystal and china for… well, forever… filing for receivership, or whatever they call bankruptcy in Great Britain.
I really hope a buyer is found that will be able to keep these high quality brands going. Even with the global economy in a tailspin, I can’t say this is something I expected to see. Some things you really don’t think will ever change and for me, Waterford Crystal was surely one of those things.
I am probably one of the last people you’d expect to own fine crystal. My life may be very casual, but I feel very strongly that everyone should, as soon as they are at a point where they are able to do so, have at least one very nice thing that they truly love, just because sometimes it is a real pleasure to look at, handle and enjoy something purely because it is classy and beautiful.
I have a pair of Waterford champagne flutes in the Colleen Tall pattern. Did you know that Waterford never discontinues a pattern? Every crystal pattern is forever available as a special order. This allows me to preserve the illusion that someday I might grow up and into a more lavish lifestyle, and at that time I’d finish my set of Colleen Tall crystal stemware, perhaps even completing it with matching bowls for the dogs and cats. Okay, that last may have been a bit over the top.
Still, I hope that Waterford doesn’t die, and take a tradition for many, and my own illusion, along with it.
Hotch Potchery says
WOW. I would be so afraid to drink out of those glasses because I am a colossal klutz. How pretty, and very cool that you can always get replacements…other than the whole bankruptcy thing.
kathi says
I am somewhat of a klutz myself, and there is also the Rottweiler Factor, but I’m willing to take my chances once or twice a year!