Replacements for your crystal
Many people have collected a particular pattern for a number of years, then suddenly find it is no longer available, either because the firm who made it has gone out of business or because the line has been discontinued. If you are in this position, it may be worthwhile contacting the following company who will try to source original items for you, and if this is not possible then they can get old patterns reproduced.
Discontinued Designs, 112 Street Lane, Denby, Derbyshire DE5 8NF, tel: 01773 512079, http://www.discontinueddesigns.co.uk/.
If this company cannot help you, you could directly approach one of the crystal manufacturers listed below, still producing in the UK and Ireland.
Brierley Hill Crystal
Pedmore Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands DY5 1TY, tel: 01384 77486, http://www.brierleyhillcrystal.com/.
Long-established family company specialising in traditional deep cutting and engraving, clear and coloured crystal, commissions undertaken.
Dartington Crystal
Great Torrington, North Devon EX38 7AN, tel: 01805 624233, http://www.dartington.co.uk/.
Edinburgh Crystal
Eastfield, Penicuik, Midlothian EH26 8HB, tel: 01968 672244.
As well as their own patterns, this company may also be able to help with Thomas Webb pattern, as Edinburgh Crystal now own Thomas Webb's.
Staffordshire Crystal
Pedmore Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands DY5 1TJ, tel: 01384 77701.
Staffordshire is run by two former Webb Corbett employees, so they may be able to help with Webb Corbett patterns as well as other patterns.
Tudor Crystal
Dial Glass Works, Stewkins, Audnam, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 4YN, tel: 01384 393398, http://www.tudorcrystal.com/.
Tudor may be able to help with old Thomas Webb patterns as there is a historical link between the two firm, as well as Tudor patterns and patterns by other companies.
Tutbury Crystal
Burton Street, Tutbury, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire DE13 9NG
Waterford Crystal Ltd
Kilbarry, Waterford City, Eire, tel: 00353 51373311, http://www.waterford.co.uk/.
Waterford may also be able to help with Stuart patterns, as Stuart Crystal has been part of the Waterford Wedgewood group since 1996.
