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Does Waterford ever use just a W to mark glassware?

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I have a bowl with the seahorse Waterford symbol. It has a W on the bottom. it is a 12" short-footed bowl with fan arches.

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How do I know if my lamp is Waterford? There is no sticker or marking.

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Mine have the Waterford etched on towards the bottom. It is very clear.

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With Waterford chandeliers, does every piece have the Waterford mark on it?

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Yes, each individual piece should bear the mark.

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How can I tell if my bridal knife is a Waterford?

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If the handle is crystal, look for the Waterford acid stamp.

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I have a very old small vase. It seems like very plain glass and seems to be a roughly made item. What puzzles me is that it has a seahorse pressed into the bottom outside glass. Could this have come from the Waterford factory?

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Since the seahorse is Waterford's logo, the design may match one of Waterford's. However, if you doubt the piece's quality, have it appraised even if you do find a matching design in a guidebook or Waterford's website.

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How can I tell if the crystal chandelier in the house I just bought is Waterford?

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Each piece of crystal in the chandelier should bear the Waterford mark.

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I have a Designer's Studio limited edition series by Waterford's top designers: the # 22-50 12" Vase. How can I find information on this piece?

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Try contacting Waterford directly. There are also guidebooks available that catalogue Waterford designs.

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Where am I most likely to find a Waterford mark on an ice bucket?

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Look on the bottom or around the base; Waterford usually marks their crystal there if possible.

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Is there a silver foil Waterford sticker with the seahorse that says made in Slovenia?

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Check with Waterford directly. Although many of their products are now made in Slovenia, Waterford typically uses a gold-and-green sticker. However, it's possible they also use a silver sticker.

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The 2 Waterford stickers look the same. How can you tell the difference?

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Some stickers simply read "Waterford Crystal." Others may include a "Made in" line underneath that or along the body of the seahorse.

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Where is the etching on Waterford crystal?

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On most of my antique glasses, they are on the very bottom rim. Some are on the inside of the bottom rim, and some are under the bottom rim. A couple of my water glasses show the etching best from the inside of the glass. The writing is very small.

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How can I tell if Waterford crystal is fake?

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Fakes look almost the same, but are lighter, have no watermark, and don't 'ring' the same (they ring a little, but like glass).

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What do I do if I can't find the name on Waterford crystal? Does that mean it's fake?

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No, because I have a set of genuine Waterford salt and pepper shakers that came to me directly from Ireland through a friend. Her husband came from a town near the factory. They originally had stickers, but I cannot find the name in the glass.

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Will it diminish the value of a Waterford piece if I remove the sticker if it is also etched with a marking?

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No, it will not diminish the value.

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Do all Waterford crystal goblets have markings on them?

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Yes. Every piece of Waterford crystal is etched. It will either say Waterford or have the seahorse logo.

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