INTRODUCTION.

All of the pieces in The Buckingham Crystal Glass Panel Range are designed and produced for display and presentation. Each piece has its own blank panel around one quarter of its circumference onto which text and/or designs can be engraved. They make memorable and attractive gifts which can always be given and used with pride. Whatever the occasion - commemorative, anniversary or presentations, engraved hand cut lead crystal glass is a definite cut above everything else.

GLASS ENGRAVING EXPLAINED.

We use the finest traditional sandblasting techniques. This is a skilled procedure needing practice and experience - it is quite different to simply scratching the glass. The result is a high quality permanent engraving which, unlike most printed designs, will never rub or scratch off.
The work  begins by making a black and white artwork design which is made painstakingly into a template. The template is then placed carefully into position onto the glass ready for engraving. At this stage a stream of fine sand particles is blown at very high velocity only cutting the areas of glass exposed by the template. Great care has to be taken throughout. The slightest error, particularly in the final stages, can ruin an entire piece.
Once complete the process leaves the white areas of the initial design artwork as clear natural glass and the black as a white frosted surface. The end result is a most attractive contrast between the two finishes and the creation of a lasting and absolutely unique piece of engraved artwork.

MAKE YOUR CRYSTAL SPECIAL.

A number of the pieces in The Buckingham Panel Range are available in our Buckingham Fully Cut Range without an engraving panel. This allows you to personalise one or more items in a larger set for family members and individuals keeping the fully cut for guests. You can, of course, have names, dates, text and images engraved onto your wine glasses, decanters and glassware (perhaps you have a family  Coat of Arms?) There are many possibilities and we will always be pleased to help you.

PRICING EXPLAINED.

Our pricing for glass engraving is straightforward. There are no hidden charges and all prices include VAT. Delivery is added at the checkout according to weight and charged at cost or less.

1. Item prices shown in the website page boxes are for plain without engraving. (There will also be the shipping cost). This option is for customers who might like a piece as it is or to have engraved locally.

2. Engraving names and text (writing only-no images) up to 25 characters £18.95. Additional characters £0.25 each.

3. Engraving from your own artwork (must be 2 colour black and white vector or other format usable without any adaptation or alteration) £24.00 to include setting up and one engraving. Subsequent engravings £12.50.

4. We produce artwork from your own drawing/sketch/design and engrave: £44.00 to include all artwork, setting up and one engraving. Subsequent pieces £12.50.

5. Engraving with one of our own designs £14.65. Further pieces of the same design £10.95 each

GIFT BOXES.

If you are purchasing for your own or general use then we will supply items in standard cardboard packaging. If you are buying as a gift we can offer blue presentation boxes with cushioned satin lining. These boxes add a definite touch of luxury and cost approximately between £5.50 and £12.50 according to size. For the larger items (where presentation boxes are not available) such as mixed collections of glasses, decanters and so on we can supply gift (as opposed to presentation boxes) boxes. Both boxes can be seen on the  Crystal Glass Gifts section.