In Marsberg, Germany, there has always been a great tradition of creating and making hand made glass. In 1992 the idea for Ritzenhoff was to express the traditions of Glass manufacture in a more Contemporary way, so they commissioned the creative minds at Sieger Design to find new shapes for their mouth blown glass.
Ritzenhoff already had associations with
After 6 months of supply change over we are delighted that we will once again be selling Ritzenhoff Gifts and Ritzenhoff Glasses. Our order for stock is due with us by the middle of July.
On the Havens website we have loaded on the full ranges of Beer Glasses, Weisen White Beer Glasses, Seidel Beer Mugs, Champus Champagne Flutes, Pearls
Nigel Havens recently gave an interview to Peter Hancocks of Tableware International the key trade publication for the China and Glass Industry.
Amongst the topics covered were the state of the tableware market and its suppliers, the current consumer perception of the market and their buying habits and the impact of the Internet on the high street.
To view the
in Buying Guides for Crystal Glassware, Product Buying Guides
Choosing and Buying Crystal Glass Tumblers
The China and Glass Industry has many different terms used for describing a Tumbler which essentially is a glass without a Stem. I will run through a number that I have encountered and give my interpretation of what they mean.
Old Fashioned Tumbler or O.F. Tumbler – Usually a straight side tumbler where the sides are straight or slightly
We are pleased to tell you that the Jamie Oliver White China Tableware is now in stock and available for immediate delivery.
Since Churchill China took on the license, which was formerly owned by Royal Worcester, they have been quick to reestablish production and our first order was delivered on Thursday 10th June 2009. The product is a perfect match
Like Royal Worcester China, Spode China is now owned by Portmeirion Tableware Group. They have now announced plans for the first phase reintroducton of certain Spode patterns with much of it to be made in Stoke.
The initial relaunch which will be available from August 2009 will include: Spode Christmas Tree which we have in stock, Woodland which is a
Following the recent purchase of the Royal Worcester China brand by Portmeirion China, they have announced that manufacturing will restart shortly with stocks becoming available in August 2009.
The initial phase pattern reintroductions will be: Evesham Gold, Classic White and Painted Fruit.
There is no planned production schedule yet for the reintroduction of the Classic Bone China Tableware patterns like
