West German stemware, toy china set . BY JAY MOORE Special correspondent Dec 2, 2012 ... Lead crystal was invented in 1675 by George Ravenscroft (1632-1683) ...

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Waterford Wedgwood Plc, the Irish crystal maker that's lost money for four years, said it is reviewing its controlling stake in German china and glassware ... Friday, 11 July 2025.

WASHINGTON – Hillary Clinton’s State Department admitted it goofed big-time and has told lawmakers it is going to re-bid a $5.4 million contract for crystal stemware at U.S. embassies t… ...