Founding of the Waterford Glassworks
- When
- 1783
- Where
- Waterford, Ireland
George Penrose and his nephew William Penrose established the Waterford Glassworks in Waterford, Ireland, in 1783, beginning crystal production in the city.
The origins of crystal production in Waterford date back to 1783, when George Penrose and his nephew William Penrose started their business, the Waterford Glassworks. This marked the beginning of the first Waterford Crystal glassmaking business in Waterford, a city in County Waterford in the south-east of Ireland, and initiated the decorative glass manufacturing for which the city became known.
Sources
- Waterford Crystal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-01
- Waterford Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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