Waterford Crystal Colleen Encore Goblet (not authenticated)

This piece appears to be a fine crystal stemmed goblet standing on top of its matching dark blue cardboard storage box. The goblet is crafted from clear, colorless lead crystal featuring deeply cut geometric patterns characteristic of traditional European cut glassware. The rounded bowl showcases a lower band of fine diamond cross-hatching, surmounted by vertical flutes extending toward the rim. The multifaceted faceted stem includes a prominent central prismatic knop and transitions smoothly into a circular foot decorated with a starburst pattern underneath. The goblet appears to be in overall very good visual condition with high clarity and no obvious chips or cracks visible in the photograph, though physical handling and thorough inspection would be required to verify condition. The blue box beneath it displays a white manufacturer label on the side containing text that reads "COLLEEN ENCORE GOBLET", "CONTENTS 1", "135608", a barcode, and "MADE IN SLOVENIA". The front flap of the box also bears the printed logo "WATERFORD CRYSTAL" featuring a seahorse graphic. The identification of this item rests primarily on the associated branded packaging and the distinct cut pattern visible on the glassware, though the item itself remains unauthenticated.

Based on the provided image, I am evaluating a clear lead crystal stemmed goblet resting on a blue branded storage box. The box bears labels reading 'Waterford Crystal,' 'Colleen Encore Goblet,' and 'Made in Slovenia.' The glass features deep geometric cuts, cross-hatching, vertical flutes, and a multifaceted stem consistent with the Colleen Encore pattern. The piece appears to be in very good visual condition with no obvious chips or cracks visible in the photograph, though physical inspection would be required to assess surface wear or micro-abrasions. I must treat the Waterford attribution as a hypothesis. While the packaging and design are consistent with Waterford production, I cannot physically examine the piece for acid-etched marks or assess the crystal's weight and resonance from a photo. If this piece is a reproduction or an unbranded lookalike placed in a Waterford box, its value would be negligible, likely under $10. Assuming the attribution is correct, comparable single goblets of this pattern typically sell in the secondary market between $40 and $60. To firmly establish authorship, in-person examination by a glass specialist to locate maker's marks and verify material properties would be necessary.