Marquis by Waterford Markham 11 Ounce Double Old Fashioned Glasses Pair and Square Decanter Set, Unleaded Crystal

good quality

This was a perfect set for my son-in-law. Every time he visited, he would comment about a crystal decanter that I have had for many years, and this one is similar. It is beautiful, the right capacity for his beverages, and he loves it!

I LOVE this set. Beautifully designed, heavy & high quality at a great value (I bought a 2nd)!!!

I bought it as a housewarming gift for my brother-in-law. We both love whiskey and have been getting into mixing. We have had it now for several weeks and it works great! I read some reviews about the stopper not fitting properly, but with the one we got it creates a watertight seal. The glasses are quite large but seem to be of decent quality. Seams are noticeable, but only when looking for them and they are pretty minor when holding. Still very striking despite being machine-cut. Would recommend.

Edit: Update, and we broke one of the glasses already. This may not be the fault of the manufacturer - since i wasnt around to see how it broke. But more importantly, it will be a test of the system to see if we can either be refunded or be sent an extra glass. I have my doubts since glass breaks, and it's usually a humans fault, but we'll see. Original Review: The Marquis line of crystal is not traditional Waterford. It is licenced to place the Waterford name, and is likely made in Italy or Germany vs. Ireland. This is meant to be a more affordable crystal, although still relatively expensive for the average buyer. The glass is sufficiently heavy. But the cut design starts near the bottom of the glass, making the design somewhat obfuscated by the bottom design (see photo 1 &2). Finer crystal tends to have a 'buffer' near the bottom of the glass where there is no cuts. This adds weight to the glass and allows the design to be seen from any angle. Some people prefer lighter glasses, but the traditional crystal glasses were heavy which added stability, and kept a steadier temperature. Overall, the glasses are attractive and well made. Just be aware of the differences between Waterford types. Waterford has been synonymous with Ireland since the 1700's. That shouldnt matter to most people - and honestly, I would not have purchased the more expensive set since I'm not entertaining Vanderbilts & Rockefellers - just chatting with a neighbor in my work shop at the end of the day with a stiff old-fashioned. Cheers! JHA