There are many different things that we offer in terms of fine gifts. These vary from
fine crystal such as that created by the Waterford company to fine porcelain figures
from Lladro. There is something for every discerning taste.
The Lladro company began in Spain when three brothers began to experiment with
porcelain in an oven from the basement of their family home. Within five years the
demand for their creations grew to such a level that the brothers moved from the
family basement to a warehouse location to fully pursue their art. Within the first ten
years American tourists discovered the figures and were captivated. Lladro pieces
were purchased and shipped overseas to the US and Canada. As time has gone on
the Lladro family added more employees and artisans and their work grew more
diverse. To this day the Lladro company creates some of the most fine and detailed
porcelain work in the world.
Waterford Crystal began in Ireland in the port town of Waterford in the late 1700's. The
artisans who originally sculpted these crystal pieces were extremely particular about
the quality of their creations. Soon trade ships from Europe and America were eager
to obtain more of these spectacular pieces. The original company closed in the
1800's due to a variety of economic factors, but the crystal was still held in very high
regard. In the late 1940's the company was restarted and demand sharply rose again.
Waterford crystal has the highest quality standards and as a result they are
considered the premium crystal brand in the world. Their pieces are unique and are
sure to catch the eye. From beautiful crystal stemware, chandeliers, and decanters to
Major League sports trophies and the New Years Eve Ball, Waterford has something
spectacular for everyone.
Arthur Court crafts pieces in high quality aluminum with designs that come directly
from nature. Each of these magnificent pieces is handcrafted and polished. That
means that unlike many of the assembly line products commonly sold, each of these
pieces is a unique work of art. Arthur Court design is of the belief that nature is
beautiful and needs to be protected. This view is expressed exquisitely in each of their
designs. In addition to designing their artwork along these lines, Arthur Court donates
a percentage of the profits from their work to a nature conservation fund. This is a
great product line from a company with a great heart.