11Apr
What types of drinking glasses do you need at home?
With home and garden bars more popular than ever, it is essential that you have the appropriate glassware to complete the experience. Here are three types of glasses, and details of (more…)
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24Jan
What is the International Year of Glass?
In May last year, the United Nations approved an application submitted by the International Commission on Glass, ICOM-Glass and the Community Glass Associations for the UN International Year of Glass (IYOG) to take place (more…)
13Dec
A brief history of glassmaking
With Christmas around the corner, engraved glassware makes for a special, personalised gift for loved ones and friends. Read on for a short history of glassmaking, from ancient times to (more…)
06Dec
Antiques Roadshow guest receives surprise valuation for glassware
A recently aired episode of the Antiques Roadshow stunned viewers as a guest who had purchased some glassware for only £4 was told it was (more…)
03Sep
A brief history of whisky glasses
Distillers of whisky have experimented with different casks and woods to impart unique flavours in their beverages. In the same way, glassblowers have made various types of glasses to improve the flavour.Engraved glasses make (more…)
23Aug
TV programme reveals family heirloom worth small fortune
A recent episode of Antiques Roadshow told the story of a much-loved family heirloom that was passed down through the generations – and was worth a (more…)
26Jul
Special exhibition celebrates local artist
The work of a local wood engraver has inspired an up-and-coming new artist, Phoebe Connolly, to present a new exhibition of her work in (more…)
28May
A guide to whisky glasses – what you need to know
Any whisky connoisseur knows that the type of glass they drink from is a key part of enjoying the drink, but why is this? What makes the (more…)
13Feb
Give the craft beer lover in your life an engraved beer tankard
If you have someone in your life that loves craft beer, an engraved beer tankard will make them feel special. (more…)
24Oct
How should you store or display drinkware – a common dilemma
Whether it’s a treasured set of engraved crystal wine glasses or everyday glass tumblers, the debate about how to store or display your glassware goes on. Rim-side up or rim-side down, there are valid arguments for both sides and it essentially comes down to (more…)
