Personalised Gifts & Awards
Tom Stuart - Smith with his RHS Best Shows Garden Award 2008 Courtesy of Jon Enoch/RHS
Ken Bruce with his Radio Academy Hall of Fame award
Ed Clancy winning the Yorkshire Olympiads 2008 award for his gold medal in cycling at the 2008 Olympic Games
When impressions count... Let our Reputation for Excellence Reflect Yours When giving a unique gift, presenting an award, or marking a special event we all like to make the right impression. That’s why Dartington Crystal always makes the ideal choice. As the premier name in handmade English crystal we are proud that our products have been chosen by leading businesses, organisations and individuals to give a lasting impression. We also offer traditional hand cut pieces from Royal Brierley and an array of options from Scotlands famous Caithness Glass. Illustrated in this brochure are examples of just some of the solutions we can offer. Our experienced team will help meet your needs precisely. We will assist you to choose your items, select the option for personalisation and ensure you have it on time.
You are in good company
Don’t just take our word - read what some of our clients say:
Our clients include: Rolls Royce Motor Cars Royal Horticultural Society Tiffanys New York Princess Yachts International
“At the Royal Horticultural Society, we have been impressed with Dartington’s beautiful handmade crystal products. They are they perfect way to celebrate the success of our Show and the achievements of our exhibitors”... Stephen Bennett, RHS Show Director
Royal Bank of Scotland Sunseeker International House of Lords Girlguiding UK
* Please note the items shown are not to scale. Photography by John Russell.
“Beautiful product, made exclusively for us, Dartington provided the complete service from design through to delivery to our door completely hassle free”... June Mitchell, Shepherd Neame, Master Brewer
You can always be sure that a gift of crystal will be valued and appreciated. Thanks to a wide choice of beautiful gift solutions any Dartington Crystal piece can be personalised with a name logo or message of your choice. For lifes special events we can design and create your own bespoke piece. Our unique hand making skills provide a flexible and responsive service, whatever your volume and budget requirement.
Elegance Champagne
Ella Saucer
Debut Large Red
Rummer Large Glass
Solo Burgundy
Special Reserve Oaked White
“‘Dartington is a valued brand in our product portfolio - excellent quality and very professional and responsive team”... Martin Goodwin, Girlguiding UK 1
Functional and elegant drinking items are always admired ...
Brasenose College, Oxford
(Photographer – Mark Somerville)
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Real Ale Tankard
Tumbler
Torrington Tankard
Exmoor Highball
Ultimate Beer Glass
Cream of the Crop Beer
Recognising sporting achievements with the finest crystal craftsmenship ...
Darts World No1, Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor, winner of the 2008 Sky Poker World Grand Prix Final Rugby Ball
Torrington Tankard
Shuttlecock
Opus Large Vase
Football Iceberg
British No1, Anne Keothavong, 2008 Ladies Champion of the Barnstaple Tennis Open
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Perfect for ...
Business Gifts
Service & Retirements Awards
Square Decanter
Admirals Decanter
Wine Master Wine Cooler
Grip Carafe & Up
Coolers Mineral Water Jug
Directors Decanter
Desirable creations from the ultimate design personality
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Perfect for ...
Awards & Incentives
Anniversaries & Commemoratives
Phil Brown, Hull City FC manager winning the Yorkshire Sporting Achievement 2008 award Indigo Large Vase
Athena Large Bowl
Fortuna Dessert Bowl
Barbecue Large Candle Holder
Small Opus Vase
Pebble Small Bowl
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The hand engraving skills of Dartingtons world renowned glass artist Nick Davey are in high demand to supply prestigious commissions and awards. The ability to translate lifelike images into crystal is a one that many clients have come to prize and value.
Curve Tall Vase
Shepherd Neame Glasses
Platter
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Gallery Bowl
Flora Vases
Gallery Bowl
Gallery Vase
Curve Oval Vase
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Caithness Glass has long been recognised as a world leader in glass sculptures and paperweights. Still entirely handmade in Scotland, these pieces make an eye catching and very affordable presentation solution. Combinations of form, colour and etched graphics can be used to reflect both the mood and message required.
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Marie Curie
Icescape Stripes
Skyline London
Vintage Rose Passion
SNBTS 75 Donations
Stick Man Runner
Queen’s 80th Birthday
Ruby 40th
Girlguiding Centenary
Perfect for ...
Awards & Presentations
Special Events
Zena’s restaurant with their Community Involvement Award from North Devon Plus
Spangle Amber
Morrisons Trophy
Bloom Orange
Compton & Woodhouse Ring Stand
Balloon Purple
Sand Cast Red Door
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brierley
Perfect for ...
Corporate Anniversaries & Special Events
With a heritage and tradition for craftsmanship second to non it’s no surprise that Royal Brierley has long been a favoured choice in full lead crystal. As the only UK Crystal brand to hold two Royal Warrants, Royal Brierley conveys the traditional cachet of fine cut crystal. Royal Brierley offers an array of choices for personalisation, and these now rare craft skills can be used to create new designs for bespoke requirements.
Ascot Goblet
Coventry Wine Glass
Tall Bruce Goblet
Honeysuckle Wine
Berkeley Real Ale Tankard
York Trophy
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Honeysuckle Jug
Fuchsia Revere Bowl
Platter
Tall Braemar Square Decanter
York Gallery Vase
York Gallery Bowl
Berkeley Wine Master Wine Cooler
RBS Trophy
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optical crystal In business, sport and many other walks of life, recognition and reward for achievement are important. The clarity of Dartington lends itself beautifully to personalising with your image, logo or message. A wide variety of standard solid shapes are available which convey a clean and contemporary look. Domed Paperweight 90mm (dia)
Julia Goodwin Editor of House Beautiful Magazine featured with John Lewis Partnership Team
Cylinder Trophy 200mm (ht)
Large Cresent Clock 130mm (dia)
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Decagon Trophy 110mm (ht)
Pentagon Trophy 205mm (ht)
Tri Trophy 190mm (ht)
2 Star Trophy 205mm (ht)
Crescent Trophy 130mm (ht)
Football Trophy 145mm (ht)
Glass Block 170mm (ht)
Tall Glass Trophy 220mm (ht)
Tall One Star Trophy 250mm (ht)
Tommy Walsh presenting a House Beautiful Award 2008
‘The trophies which Dartington produced for the House Beautiful Awards were truly amazing. Dartington created the ideal match for our star-studden glamorous evening’. Terry Race, Events & Sponsorship Manager
Golf Trophy 230mm (ht)
One Star Trophy 140mm (ht)
Plaque Trophy 150mm (dia)
Diamond Trophy 230mm (ht)
Half Moon Trophy 140mm (dia)
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HANDMADE IN BRITAIN
Dartington Crystal (Torrington) Ltd Torrington Devon EX38 7AN England Tel: 01805 626226 Fax: 01805 626267 Email: info@dartington.co.uk
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