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Over the decades, a huge variety of pieces have been created in a myriad of themes and styles, engraved by our master craftspeople, here in the world’s largest copper-wheel engraving department.

Intaglio is the name given to the type of engraving we use. To become a Master Engraver takes 10 years and the people here continue to attend classes in art school to refresh and renew their concepts.

Our engravers have recently completed a Studio line collection of pieces, each representing a favourite theme of the engraver which he will personally sign before it leaves the factory.
Our Engravers use a process known as intaglio. Intaglio was first used by the Egyptians but was perfected as an art by German and Bohemian engravers in the 16th Century. Diamond.. The brilliant Diamond cut uses a series of intricate criss-crossing lines to create the illusion of flashing diamonds in the crystal.

Ring.. Cutting creates the delicate circles of light that are used to enhance the shape and design of the bowls.
 Olive.. The soft lines of the Olive cut are carved out of the glass to create rounded oval shapes that add depth and dimension to a design.
 Rosette.. The ornate Rosette cut combines three or more cuts together to create a delicate fan design to decorate bowls, glasses and vases.
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