The William Yeoward Crystal Brand

The following article is a brief description of thepieces, a collection of William Yeoward Crystal had
William Yeoward Crystal brand. As a top luxurybegan. Such pieces included some of the most
brand, its impressive range of designer crystalunusual designs possible, such that had not been
pieces demand coverage. More than just aseen for over 150 years. Designs had to be as
pioneer of designer glassware, William Yeowardbeautiful as they were functional, providing the
will surprise many with the depth and quality of itsperfect table settings to the most distinguished of
products. For those who do not know the Williamhomes. As it now stands, over 1000 pieces carry
Yeoward brand, then you have simply beenthe William Yeoward Crystal tag.
missing out. A pioneer in luxury design, it is WilliamThe product ranges of William Yeoward Crystal
Yeowards Crystal that incites most interest.are as varied as their styles are numerous.
Inspired by the antique crystal designs from theTypically for a crystal brand, there are a great
Eighteenth and early Nineteenth centuries, each ofnumber of wine glasses available in an even
William Yeowards Crystal pieces are individuallygreater variety of shapes and sizes, a
hand crafted using the same methods employedcomprehensive collection you could say. These
some 150 years ago, the creation process beingare backed up by selection of decanters and
preformed entirely by the skilled employees ofcarafes, while more impressive is the display of
William Yeoward themselves. Such design stylescentrepieces which can just dominate any room.
help echo the cultured Georgian period fromThe impressive Portia Cake Stand and Dome is a
where the brand derives its inspiration. Indeed,favourite of mine, proudly flaunting the finest of
these crystal creations each express their owndelicate dessert beneath! Very popular with bridal
unique contemporary feel, where unusual cuttingparties, wine glasses and other stemware are still
and engraving techniques combine to create awhat William Yeoward is best known for, so it
beautiful, practical and unique product that canwould be disrespectful of me not to mention this.
only be William Yeoward Crystal.It is here where design takes precedent; the
But this is what William Yeoward are now, whatability to change the classic, even standard format
where they before? The fact of the matter isof a wine glass into something much more stylish
that the William Yeoward brand itself had beenand interesting is something that this brand
running a successful business years before theirexcess in. But the list of variety simply goes on:
extension into crystal. In fact it was Williamscandlesticks, hurricane lamps, paperweights, honey
standing within the design world that made thisjars, vases, to go on would be purposeless.
extension into the crystal market so seamless.William Yeoward Crystal do not just have the
The driving force behind this extension howeverdepth of quality on their side, but they can back
was a Mr Timothy Jenkins, who ran the crystalthis up with the quantity of designs and styles
business John Jenkins. An established familythat they employ, testament as to why such a
company which could trace its roots back tobrand deserves so much page space.
1901, John Jenkins was recognized as anBut when it comes down to it, it is always
experienced business armed with in depthpersonal preference which prevails. This brief
knowledge of the European crystal industry. Itarticle has aimed to deepen your knowledge of
was Timothy Jenkins interest in antiquethe William Yeoward brand of crystal goods,
recreations of 18th/19th century pieces whichevolving a faceless name to one with history and
interested William Yeoward, who also expressescharacter, factors that William Yeoward has
his love for these designs. After a chanceplenty of. As their back catalogue continues to
meeting in 1993, both parties decided togrow, we can only wait to see what innovative
collaborate. With William Yeowards standing in thedesign they take foreword next.
design world, and Jenkins knowledge of such