Collecting Crystal Animals
Crystal animals are a very popular gift idea and collectible. There are many fine crystal houses that have a line of crystal animals. Waterford, Steuben, Lalique, and Swarovski to name just a few. Some people collect crystal animals from one manufacturer, say Lalique. Others collect their favorite types of animals, such as cats, dogs, wildlife such as eagles or panthers or rams. Each crystal animal manufacturer has a loyal following of crystal animal collectors and a different look. Lalique crystal animals have a lovely opalescent appearance, they have an almost milky or satin appearance, unlike the crystal animals made by Steuben or Waterford, which are clear. Laliques jaguar crystal animal has a spotted coat in a satin-finished crystal. Lalique also has a Zeila Panther available in amber and black. The colored crystal animals from Lalique are highly collectible. Along with land animals such as horses, pandas, elephants, wild cats, rabbits and monkeys Lalique also has a collection of birds, fish and sea animals and butterflies and dragonflies. The crystal dragonflies and butterflies are delicate and graceful and come in a variety of colors including blue, gold, purple, green, yellow and clear glass. Lalique's crystal birds include parakeets, eagles, sparrows, robins and chickadees. Steuben glass has a long and illustrious history of fine glass making. They also have a wide variety of crystal animals including cats, dogs, sea life, birds and insects. One of the premier crystal manufacturers is Waterford. Waterford has a worldwide reputation for fine crystal of all types. From paperweights and pens to bowls, wedding flutes, champagne glasses, clocks, picture frames and crystal Christmas ornaments Waterford is a valued collectible. Waterford also has a stunning collection of crystal animals of every sort and description. Beautiful stunning crystal clear glass birds, land animals, fish and shells are just a small offering of the Waterford crystal animal collection. Waterford offers crystal conch shell, Angelfish, clam and starfish among their collection. Swarovski crystal animals are also very well known collectibles. Swarovski has several crystal collections, the Silver Crystal collection of animals, Miniatures and Treasures, which includes a collection of fun and colorful tropical fish. They carry a line of exclusive products for members of the Swarovski Crystal Society. Starting a child out with a collection of crystal animals can lead to a life long hobby of collecting. As with any collection of value gathered over time these crystal animals are sure to become heirlooms passed down from generation to generation that will only grow in value over time. |
