Crystal Toasting Flutes Appraisal

Waterford Crystal 'The Millennium Collection' Toasting Flutes Box

This is the original presentation and storage box for the Waterford Crystal Millennium Collection, specifically designed for the 'A Toast to the Year 2000' series. The box is constructed from a heavy-duty cardstock or paperboard material with a matte deep forest green finish. It features elegant gold-tone foil stamped lettering on the lid. The text lists the five commemorative toasts: Happiness, Love, Health, Prosperity, and Peace. The iconic Waterford Crystal logo, featuring the seahorse emblem, is prominently displayed at the bottom center. The box is large and likely contains a set of two champagne flutes or a single bottle coaster/decanter, though the interior is not visible. Regarding condition, there is visible shelf wear, most notably concentrated on the upper left-hand corner where the paper lining has begun to peel and fray, revealing the underlying light-colored cardboard. The gold foil lettering appears to be in relatively good, intact condition with minimal fading. This packaging dates specifically to the late 1990s as part of the five-year countdown to the new millennium. Such original packaging is essential for maintaining the secondary market value of limited edition crystal sets produced by Waterford during this era.