A total of twelve chapters: England 1571-1745; Ireland 1745-18---c.1835; The Glass House Cities and their Factories; The extent of the industry and of its exports; On intrinsic and applied characteristics in glass; Survey of marked vessels; Examples with coins and Irish silver mounts; Examples of Irish luxury glass; Moulded Irish glass; Waterford and Cork cutting characteristics; 'Waterford' chandeliers and other lighting fixtures.