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I don’t generally collect cut crystal. But one day I realized that my guests were forced to drink their non-wine beverages out of Ikea glasses. There is nothing wrong with that of course, but it just didn’t seem fair. Always nice to have an excuse to broaden
one’s holdings. Very difficult to find nice vintage glasses for mixed drinks. I came across these in an antique store in Orono, Ontario. Orono has turned into a little haven for antiquers in the GTA area. I’m not 100% sure that they are Balmoral. I always find it hard to identify cut pieces – so many cross thatches! If they are Balmoral, they aren’t particularly old – about 25-35 years old.
I had always thought of Royal Doulton as a maker of china. But these are marked. I like the heft of these glasses. They feel very solid in the hand. I have to admit that they really don’t ‘spark’ me, but they are shiny and I guess you gotta love that.
This is definitely the Balmoral pattern in Royal Doulton Crystal. I have the stemware that matches it. I collected mine in the early 70s then Royal Doulton stopped producing the cut crystal stemware. So I am constantly on the lookout for replacement pieces.
Thanks for verifying. I rarely use it. In my household we drink wine from water goblets (they’re larger) and beer from cans (not me!). I’ve taken one to the office. I figure I should enjoy a glass of water there. I don’t leave it in the communal cupboard however. I don’t mind if others use it, but they always want to store the glasses upside down!
Thnx for sharing!
cheers
d.b.