Thank you for stopping by #TheSweetFind shop to view our listing for this exquisite Vintage Waterford Crystal Colleen Claret Wine Glasses Set of 4. The item is insured. VINTAGE WATERFORD CRYSTAL COLLEEN SHORT STEM CLARET WINE GLASSES – SET OF 4. Known for its elegant, whimsical style, the Waterford Colleen Short Stem Claret Wine Glass has gorgeous cuts and dazzling sparkle from light refractions. Nice addition to your Waterford Colleen collection or other Waterford crystal glassware (coordinates well with many other pieces we have for sale). The vintage Waterford Colleen short stem wine glass features a pattern of cross-hatch diamond cuts and oval-shaped cut panels around the bowl, a stem with a gorgeous multi-faceted crystal ball in the center, and a minimalist-style uncut base. Unlike many other patterns, the Waterford Colleen pattern combines both straight and curved lines in the cuts, giving the overall appearance of whimsy and charm. The Waterford Colleen pattern was designed by the great Miroslav Havel in 1968, the first design director of Waterford Crystal. Havel, a Czech immigrant, came to Ireland in 1947 to reestablish the Waterford factory where it once flourished a hundred years before. He found continuity with the original glassmaking craft, while serving the needs of the modern consumer, resulting in beloved patterns such as Lismore, Colleen, and many others. The Waterford Colleen pattern was retired in 2018, on its 50th anniversary. NEW WITHOUT TAGS / UNUSED DISPLAYED ONLY. Upon close inspection, we see no signs of usage: no cracks, chips, scratches, cloudiness, or surface wear on underside of foot. Item Name: Vintage Waterford Crystal Colleen Claret Wine Glass Set. Number of Glasses in Set: 4. Brand: Waterford Crystal. Pattern: Colleen Short Stem (cut). Type: Vintage Waterford Crystal Stemware > Waterford Colleen Wine Glasses > Waterford Colleen Short Stem Claret Wine Glasses. Likely Time Period: Late 1980s (based on original owner & style of acid-etched logo). Approx Height: 4-3/4 in. Approx Width: 2-5/8W (at widest). The vintage Waterford seahorse mark is acid etched on the underside of the elegant uncut clear footed base. Hand blown glass. Hand cut crystal, intricately detailed. Clean, smoke-free, pet-free environment since receiving from original owner and storing. (Related Categories: Vintage Waterford Colleen Glasses, Vintage Waterford Colleen Short Stem Claret Glasses, Vintage Waterford Colleen Wine Glasses, Vintage Waterford Colleen Claret Glasses, Vintage Waterford Barware, Vintage Waterford Stemless Wine Glasses, Vintage Waterford Stemware, Vintage Waterford Crystal Stemware, Vintage Waterford Drinking Glasses, Vintage Crystal Waterford Colleen Glasses, Vintage Waterford Crystal Colleen Short Stem Glasses). Please review all photos as they are the primary description of this item. 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- Number of Items in Set: Four-Piece
- Shape: Round
- Occasion: All Occasions
- Custom Bundle: Yes
- Beverage Type: Cold
- Year Manufactured: 1989
- Vintage: Yes
- Design: Stemmed
- Department: Unisex Adult
- Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
- Item Height: 4-3/4 in
- Style: Contemporary
- Features: Hand Blown, Multifaceted Crystal Ball On Stem
- Handmade: Yes
- Item Width: 2-5/8 in
- Pattern: Colleen
- Bundle Description: Set Of 4 Waterford Colleen Short Stem Claret Glasses
- Color: Clear
- Item Diameter: 2-5/8 in
- Set Includes: 4 Claret Glasses
- Material: Crystal
- Brand: Waterford
- Type: Claret Glass
- Model: Waterford Colleen Short Stem
- Glass Type: Normal Glass
- Time Period Manufactured: 1980-1989
- Glassware Type: Glassware Set
- Service For: 4
