1970s Stuart Crystal Water Pitchers (2) Hand Blown and Cut Hardwicke Design

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Suppliers to the TITANIC & 22,000 items for the QUEEN MARY.
A Royal warrant was issued in 1909 by King … Read more Suppliers to the TITANIC & 22,000 items for the QUEEN MARY.
A Royal warrant was issued in 1909 by King Edward Vll.

This set of two hand blown, meticulously hand cut vintage water pitchers/jugs which sparkle like a chandelier at an evening dinner party or cocktail party. They are 7 3/4 inches tall, 4 inches top diameter and 5 inches bottom diameter.
They were purchased personally by Pauline, the owner and seller, from Stuart Crystals manufacturing plant in South Wales.

This vintage pair of water jugs from the Stuart Crystal Hardwicke Collection is a limited production crafted in the United Kingdom in 1972. The water jugs feature a round shape with a diamond pattern design, and are hand-blown from crystal material. They are perfect for all occasions and are recommended for hand wash only to maintain their original craftsmanship. A true collectible item for entertaining enthusiasts and vintage glassware lovers. They are retired.

Stuart Crystal’s history starts in 1827 when an 11 year old orphan, Frederick Stuart, was sent to work at Redhouse Glassworks on the Crystal Mile in Stourbridge, England.
Despite his fate and environment the little Stuart learned glassmaking traditions of generations before he, along with Richard Mills and Edward & Thomas Webb formed their own firm in 1853 called Mills, Webb & Stuart. Frederick was so influential that by the time he passed away aged 82, the business was entirely dominated by his sons and him.
Stuart Crystal has made remarkable creations and can be credited with the making of the Stuart Medallion Cameo glass in 1887 and the Beaconsfield pattern in 1907, which is still used today.

Notably, Stuart Crystal supplied glass to shipping liners, including the Titanic. It also made a remarkable 22,000 items for Queen Mary in the mid-1930s and the company received the Royal Warrant which further enhanced their reputation and prestige.

In 1995 the Waterford Wedgwood Company bought Stuart Crystal but sadly in 2001 Stuart was permanently closed. See less