Topic: Help finding Stuart Crystal / RMS Queen Mary archivals

[JHogan]

I am new to GMB ...  I am having a difficult time finding archival material of any kind for the 'wave' crystal pattern, and would love to have the advice of all of you so knowledgable on Stuart crystal. I have been pointed to the Broadfield museum (of course closed) and the Queen Mary's archives (very hard to access), and the Shipbuilder (only a short paragraph) As I am in the U.S. I am finding a hard time of it. There must have been tens of thousands of pieces made but I cannot find a single sheet identifying the shapes. And of course this pattern was unmarked. Any direction at all would be so greatly appreciated, as I am working to create a reference guide for this highly sought after pattern.

[brucebanner]

Stuart on Average made at least 10 shapes up to 16 depending on pattern, an Ebay seller (close to where I live) is selling pattern books on Ebay. 

The Queen Mary set is not in any of them but it might give you a hint on shapes and style especially this one in the link below and the 1927 issue which stuffed with the Stratford ring sets and Deco shapes..


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stuart-Crystal-Catalogue-of-Wine-Services-/351703772521?hash=item51e32dad69:g:1BsAAOSwu4BV6Dcx

Just search this sellers other listings.

Regards Chris.

[JHogan]

Thank you Chris - I will try for it!
I myself have seen/owned at least 16 shapes in the 'wave' pattern (glasses only, not counting pitchers and jugs)  and I know there are more. It's quite an assortment, hence my desire to nail down the entire array.
The search continues!
Julie