by Dr. Julie Anne Denton

Photography by Chris Blade, Diego, Downton Abbey Franchise, Bond Franchise, Jan Baldwin, and Bentley

Cumbria Crystal, founded by one of the great British heritage families, creates exceptional handblown and hand cut 24 percent lead crystal stemware. The company’s products are used by the royal family and are also well known due to their appearance in scenes from the PBS show, Downton Abbey, and several of the James Bond movies.