The Great Gravy Boat Store

Crystal is one of the most beautiful materials ever thought up by man. Those who cherish the finer things of life owe a debt of gratitude to the first person who believed that molten sand could ever create something so fine. Glassmaking is actually a centuries old art. The Mesopotamians were creating glass, by the third millennium BC and the Egyptians in the second millennium. It was, however, quite precious, considered to be on par with gold.

Glass making changed through the centuries. Around the first century AD it was decided that blowing glass was a an improved method of shaping pieces. It was not until the late 1600s that lead crystal was invented. George Ravenscroft, who opened a glass factory in London in 1673, experimented with adding minerals to glass to make it more perfect and brilliant. It was he who first added lead oxide to glass during the melting process, making what was called "flint glass". The addition of lead made the glass stronger and more refractive. It also made it softer. Whether because of the discovery that the new, softer material was less difficult to cut or simply because of changing tastes, cut crystal became highly desirable about this time.

There are some talented artists working in crystal today, and the types of articles to be had in that material is amazing. Crystal gifts can be elegant, whimsical, traditional, or very chic. No matter the occasion, there is something to please. Consider the appropriateness of a cut glass numeral "1" paperweight to let someone important know where he or she stands in your life. Or for something graceful with a link to the past, a hand cooler makes a one-of-a-kind gift. Originating in the 1700 and 1800s, these elegant objects were held in the palm of the hand as a means of cooling off. Steuben releases a new, collectible hand cooler annually.

For a wedding gift, there are many beautiful choices, such as a crystal beehive for dispensing honey, a Waterford "biscuit barrel," or a sleek set of five Block-glas candleholders. For the bride, a sweet crystal bridal memento box is sure to be held dear for a lifetime.

There is no occasion for which a gift of crystal would not be fitting. The density and warmth of a piece of crystal in the palm of a human hand is something singular. Luxurious crystal pieces are wonderful to receive on any occasion.

Shop for brand name gravy boats below:

	Norpro Porcelain Gravy Sauce Boat with Stand and Candle List Price: $21.99 Sale Price: $15.99 Used From: $12.34
	Keep sauces and gravies warm with Norpro's Porcelain Gravy Sauce Boat with Warming Stand and included candle to ensure temperatures stay as desired. With its 2-cup (16-ounce) capacity, there is plenty of gravy to go around without needing frequent refills...

	BIA Whiteware Gravy Boat 16 Oz. List Price: $8.00 Sale Price: $8.99
	Solid, serviceable, can warm gravy in the microwave and present it at the table, it's an all around winner for serving gravy. You might also use it for serving other sauces.

	Anchor Hocking Gravy Boat, Glass List Price: $9.99 Sale Price: $9.99
	Clear, glass gravy boat from Anchor Hocking. Beautiful addition to any serving set. Classic style perfect for everyday to holiday celebration meals.

	HIC 18-ounce Porcelain Gravy Boat with attached Saucer and Ladle Set List Price: $15.00 Sale Price: $13.67 Used From: $12.44
	Beautiful whitewares are versatile. They go with any décor and they spotlight your culinary creations. When you spend so much time preparing attractive and colorful dinners don’t lose them to pattern and color – place lovely tomato gravy in a blue gravy boat and you’re sure to stifle your guest’s delight and wonder of the colorful, and carefully prepared, gravy...

	Corelle Coordinates Enhancements Gravy Boat List Price: $21.99 Sale Price: $21.99 Used From: $19.39
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