Insider tips on this stunning luxury crystal! 

It’s my most coveted piece. Thank you! 😘

Enjoy that Waterford pitcher! The lidded sugar jar might actually be a jam jar. Can imagine your excitement when discovering the acid etch stamp under all the dirt.

So glad you find it interesting. Knowing a bit of history always makes me appreciate something more.

I bet you will find Waterford in the most unusual places as you are out and about. Love Jasperware, too.

Thanks for your kind words! 🥰

Hope you all had fun celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Always great to get your Christmas card. Thank you! We were traveling in November/December and did not mail cards. Love to you and Ina! xoxo

I appreciate you! Perhaps, we will meet at a local charity resale someday. My daughter gifted me with the nail polish. She is always looking to support a woman owned business. The founder has an incredible life story. It’s my daughter’s favorite color. 💚 Link is in the video description.

Thanks for your kind words! ☺️ Such appreciation for the Waterford artisans. 💚

Love to hear that they started the collection for you early. So loving and thoughtful!

Thanks for coming along for the Waterford! 💚

Thanks for coming along for the Waterford Crystal!

Can’t get enough of the Waterford. Thanks for coming along for the showcase of crystal. Happy weekend! 😘

I feature it next to the Kennedy bowl in my living room. Special pieces for sure.

I appreciate your kind comment. 😘

Coming soon! Will first feature the difference between glass and crystal and then tips on identifying crystal brands.

Thanks for coming along for the Waterford segment. 😘

Glad it was helpful!

Wonderful! Let me know if you find some deals.

I remember the Claret decanter with the diamond cuts. They don’t make these fabulous pieces anymore. Always glad to see the Master Cutter collection on the secondary market. Thanks as always for your kind comments. 😘

@@LadyMaryBeth You're very welcome, Lady Mary Beth. That's a shame that those magnificent pieces are no longer in production. Didn't Waterford close their Irish production plant, then move the operations to Europe, and then move back to Ireland? If so, perhaps that had something to do with the downsizing of manufacturing some of the items. Also, perhaps you've noticed that there seems to be a trend with younger people not wanting these pieces. I've been told by sales reps that "if it can't go in the dishwasher, or if it needs polishing", then these items are often passed over in favour of ones that do not require as much care. You're lucky in that you have so many lovely pieces to cherish. I always enjoy your videos, and I'm sure that all of your other viewers will say the same.

Thank you! It’s my most coveted item and a reminder of all things beautiful. 💚

Thanks so much for the view! Glad you enjoyed the Waterford. 💚

Thank you kindly. 😘

So glad you are enjoying the tidbits on Waterford. Artisans created such beautiful crystal and left a lasting legacy. Thanks for your kind comment! 💚🍀

Thanks for coming along for the Waterford. Those are the best thrifted finds! 💚

@@LadyMaryBeth I’m bench watching your estate sale video in Nashville Tennessee love watching like this

@@GlamourEllen Hope you find estate sales in your area. I know you could set some amazing tables with these finds. 🙌🏻

Thank you so much!

"Op shopping" is a new one for me. Would be fun to explore thrift shopping in Australia. Wonderful that you will host friends for a luncheon. Enjoy the holiday season!

Glad you enjoy Waterford! 💚

Great finds! Enjoy your beautiful lamps. 💡

My husband still tries to thump the crystal. 😂

Gorham Cherrywood is a gorgeous pattern. I have a friend with this and it looks great mixed with other crystal patterns.

You have the eagle eye! Keep looking for the Waterford deals. I was 5 seconds too late for a $4 Waterford bowl coming out on a cart yesterday. I don't think they knew what they got as we both reached for it.

Glad you found Waterford for a deal. Thrifting for the win! 🏆💚

Love that you enjoy your Lismore for casual dining! You have quite a collection. 💚

@@LadyMaryBeth no vases though😛

@@myhappynest6125 Check www.shopgoodwill.com Lots of Waterford vases for deals! 🌟

Your Waterford ❤️ collection would be fabulous as a tablescape. I invite you to join our Facebook group page: Lady Mary Beth’s Table & Tea Settings. You could post your Waterford patterns for me to help identify.

@@LadyMaryBeth: Sorry, I don't use Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. But Thank You for the offer.....even after all these years, I have some of my original receipts. I'm just not exactly sure where they are located, and I don't have the energy to tear the house apart looking for them. Even my original crystal is still packed away (since a move a few years ago!) Probably not good for the crystal.

Wow, you have a nice collection.

Thanks for your insight. Glad to know about the sandstone wheels and more. I was with Waterford Crystal in the 1990’s. You are a wealth of information. 😉

You found some deals over the years. Glad that you have a great appreciation for Waterford. I have Lenox Holiday as well, but not the creamer and sugar. Will use my Waterford set since it goes with anything. You may have found that Miller Rogaska often has similar patterns to Waterford. Mr. Miller was the distributor for Waterford Crystal in North America for years. When the company took over with their own representatives, he started a rival company. I remember it being sold at Macy's in the 90's when I worked for Waterford.

@@LadyMaryBeth Thank you - love the additional information!

Waterford is changing with the tabletop trends. My friend, the late Jim O'Leary, designed Araglin. I doubt they would have retired this pattern in his lifetime. Most stems are produced in Eastern Europe now and are dishwasher safe. Should be a relief that Araglin is not lowered to these standards. On another note, Waterford was acquired by Fiskars, the Finnish scissors company. They control many tabletop brands now. It's all about profits and surviving the market.

WOW! You got a deal! 🙌🏻

@@LadyMaryBeth 😍😍😍

Just now seeing your comment. My necklace is malachite and ivory. Thrifted from Charity Guild Shop years ago and gave to my daughter. Borrowed from her jewelry box. 😉

I would suggest not leaving water in the vase longer than the life of the flowers. Change the water every other day. I do avoid vases with water marks. They say vinegar removes these lines, but I have not been successful with this.

I am remembering President Reagan and his Waterford biscuit barrel filled with jellybeans.

Yes! I always thought that was neat that he showed his personality in the Oval Office.

Great finds! The acid etched stamp is placed on a finished product. If anything, it’s stamped over a cut.

I tend to buy the older, classic Waterford.

You can upload a photo to Replacements website for identification. Or, join our group page (see link in any video description): Lady Mary Beth's Table. You can post a photo and I will help identify. The old Waterford acid etched stamp is more of a Gothic print.

¡Muchas gracias!

Avoid extreme temperatures with crystal. I would not place hot foods in Waterford. A trifle, salad, cake, pastries, fruit, and nuts are all good food items for your beautiful crystal.

@@LadyMaryBeth Thank you for your answer. I've been wanting to know this for years. I love you for all that you do.

I invite you to join our Facebook group "Lady Mary Beth's Table & Tea Settings". You could post an image for me to help identify the three footed bowl. Sounds lovely!

Have only seen open sugar bowls.

It’s been almost a year since I was last there. Thanks for the tip on Waterford. Will drop by soon! 😉

Please post in our Facebook group page: Lady Mary Beth's Table. We can help you identify.

I recommend Dawn dish soap and lukewarm water. Be mindful of the kitchen faucet as it can chip your crystal if it bumps it. When cleaning decorative items on a shelf, use Windex or Sprayway glass cleaner and paper towels.

So sorry this happened! Waterford generally used a cased crystal process. That being said, they outsourced this method. It was never their area of expertise. Marquis by Waterford was originally made by Nachtmann in Germany. Later, was made in Eastern Europe. There is another process called staining. It coats a piece of glass with a chemical whose true color is developed by heat. This is the least expensive way of coloring glass. Colored Marquis was not the best quality.

I wish you would speak to this in your future videos if you already haven’t. I haven’t heard of flash painting or staining on crystal but have on glass. I would never expect this with high end glass… truly the dark side of crystal that I think is not talked about much if any. I may be wrong. I so wanted a piece of Waterford crystal that if I would have known this information I would have asked the seller. As it was she knew nothing about flash color on crystal. I truly enjoy following you and watching your videos. I told my husband that you are a very good teacher and I have learned immensely since watching you. Thank you and keep up the good work. Thank you for responding.

The perfect choice, especially with your name. Beautiful pattern! 💚

The newer clocks seem to have different size clock parts. Check eBay for replacements.

I can replace the clock as it’s on their website. It is new and a gift but never worked. Tags still in it. I felt the clock part should be replaced by Waterford. I was surprised and disappointed by the lack of customer service.

@@kathleenmathews6096 Order from their website and return the one you have. FYI: Waterford was acquired by Fiskars and it’s so different now.

@@LadyMaryBeth yes, that was the company that responded. I was not impressed. So sad. I do love all the pieces I have acquired over the years. My main pattern is Lismore. Anyway, thank you for your responses. You have inspired and educated me.

It is most likely Waterford from what you describe. Etching and personalization does lessen the resale value. Though, it can be meaningful and lovely to the recipient. Miller Rogaska made a similar stemware pattern to Lismore. Mr. Miller was the North American distributor for Waterford and started his own company when he lost the contract. Many patterns are similar. I have seen one Rogaska biscuit barrel that did not resemble Lismore. I invite you to join our Facebook group so that you can share an image for feedback and identification: Lady Mary Beth's Table & Tea Settings.

@@LadyMaryBeth Thanks so much. Will try to get you a picture!

It’s definitely the Waterford Lismore biscuit barrel! 💚💚💚

Vivo en Texas.

Dawn dish soap and warm water keep your Waterford sparkling clean. ✨ Sprayway glass cleaner is a good option for vases and collectibles.

Sounds lovely. I invite you to join my Facebook group page: Lady Mary Beth's Table & Tea Settings. Friends and viewers share their creative tables and tips. You could post a photo and I could help identify. Bowls are versatile and can be used for anything!

I cant attach my pic 🙁

I invite you to join our Facebook group page: Lady Mary Beth’s Table & Tea Settings. You can post there and I will identify your find.

Fantastic! Thank you Lady Mary Beth!

I invite you to join our Facebook group page: Lady Mary Beth’s Table & Tea Settings. You could post a photo there. I am packing for Europe today, but will take a look when I have a chance.

You always have a good eye! Truly blessed to have known Jim and his family. He left us too soon.

Will look into a book recommendation. I learned “on the job” at Waterford. 💚

Angela - I have 5 books that I can recommend that I have. As of this post (7/28/21) I have verified all are available on eBay today. 1. This I consider my Bible. Waterford: An Irish Art - The Collector’s Guide. Ida Gresham. 1981. 256 pages. There is both a hard cover and a leather bound issue. Leather is limited numbered edition of 2,000 signed by author with certificate. Both are on eBay. 2. Irish Glass by Dudley Westropp. 1978. 248 pages. 3. A fun little book. The Incredible Waterford Contest Book. Harry Pesin. 1978. 141 pages. 4. Maestro of Crystal. The Story of Miroslav Havel. Brian F Havel. 2005. 272 pages. Miroslav created the Lismore pattern and revived Waterford Crystal after WWII. 5. Waterford Crystal. This does not have author, publisher, year, or page numbers. My personal story for this book - I was also a close friend of Jim O’Leary. I purchased this book on EBay in 1998. On Jim’s next visit to States after my purchase, I showed him the book. He said “OMG where the … did you get that?” He said this book was made by the company and presented to the employees only as a Christmas/bonus gift one year. He said he remembered as a young man how proud of it he was and walking home with it tucked under his arm for his mother. Said he hadn’t seen in years and had no idea what had happened to it. I managed to find it online at a used book store 150 miles away and drove up to purchase and to present to him the next week. He was so grateful. Hope you are able to purchase some of these and enjoy them.

@@johngilman9291 Thankyou so much I will look into those recommendations.😊👍

Interesting that the original one is oriented the reverse direction with seasons. Did you find the acid etched Waterford mark? Have never seen a copycat version with other crystal manufacturers. I’m sure yours is authentic. Such an exceptional piece! 💚

@@LadyMaryBeth The acid etch is faint but present. Waterford is under the corner between summer and fall (and doesn't quit fit). Is yours pre-Fiskar? Do the seasons progress counter-clockwise as it appeared on the video post?

@@michaeldimarco226 Will look at my vase and let you know on the rotation. Got mine on eBay years ago and it’s pre-Fiskars. Glad you found the mark.

@@michaeldimarco226 Rotating counter clockwise: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.

Awesome! Do you know John Stenson?

@@LadyMaryBeth I know a John Stenson but not from my time with Waterford Crystal

It’s a very special day! 🎉

Absolutely safe. Best to not store liquids in decanters and such. Safe for drinking.

Jim O’Leary was a success story from a boy in Waterford City to Waterford Crystal Design Director. He had quite a following and was like a celebrity in the tabletop industry. Enjoyed working with him and knowing his family.

Do whatever brings joy! I have friends who leave the stickers on, even for fancy events in their homes. It's all good!

John, thrilled to hear from you!