90 Years of Impeccable Taste: Celebrating Newbridge Silverware's Enduring Legacy

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90 Years of Impeccable Taste: Celebrating Newbridge Silverware's Enduring Legacy

As Newbridge Silverware marks its 90th anniversary, the iconic Irish brand reflects on a

legacy of elegance, innovation, and craftsmanship. Founded in 1934, Newbridge Silverware

has evolved from its origins as a manufacturer of quality

BRING THE NEWBRIDGE SILVERWARE MAGIC HOME THIS CHRISTMAS

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BRINGING THE NEWBRIDGE SILVERWARE MAGIC HOME THIS CHRISTMAS

Newbridge Silverware is synonymous with Christmas, there is even a ‘Christmas Room’ at the flagship store in Newbridge, Co. Kildare which is open all year round!  The much-loved Irish lifestyle company has been making Christmas special for almost 90 years and this year the company has added to its iconic Christmas decorations collection.  Add a touch of magic to your home or gift someone special a Newbridge Silverware decoration this year with some of these lovely Christmas decorations.

MAKE IT SPECIAL WITH THE CHRISTMAS COLLECTIBLE 2021

Céad míle fáilte is the 12th edition in a series of annual commemorative decorations which features a Christmas window, lit with a candle and with a Christmas tree on view.  The design was inspired by an old Irish tradition where the light in the window was regarded as a beacon of safety, letting visitors know that this home would offer them refuge.  It also features a little scroll at the bottom which says, ‘Christmas 2021’ and is presented in the stunning Christmas collectible packaging. Christmas Collectible 2021, €35.

REIGNING DOGS AND CATS!

Animal lovers will love the range of pet inspired hanging decorations.  The West Highland Terrier dog design is a cute gift for fans of the cheeky breed while the adorable little Scottie Dog decoration with his red doggie jacket is also very sweet.  Both the Westie and the Scottie dog decorations cost €15.  There is also a ‘posh poodle’ decoration which features a poodle with his famous curly tail and groomed coat for €20. Feline fans will love the cat decoration with its intricate swirls, €25. There is also a little mouse, an owl and of course the obligatory reindeer decoration in the animal collection.

BABY’S FIRST CHRISTMAS

A baby’s first Christmas is a special milestone.  You can remember this time for years to come with some of the many ‘Baby’s First Christmas’ hanging Christmas decorations. There is a teddy bear decoration, which is silver plated and encrusted with clear stone settings with the message ‘Baby’s First Christmas’.  Or you could choose to personalise your decoration and include a photo of the baby in the snowman photo frame or the reindeer photo frame, both cost €20.   

ROBIN RED BREAST

Robins have long been associated with hope, joy, and new beginnings. Adorn your Christmas tree this year with a symbolic robin.  The Robin Hanging Decoration features two little robins and a heart shaped bird house. This beautiful decoration can be a gentle reminder of loved ones who are no longer with us and is perfect for capturing the Christmas spirit. €15

 MAKE IT PERSONAL!  OH, STARRY NIGHT

Make this beautiful, silver-plated star decoration from Newbridge Silverware part of your keepsake collection this year. Shining bright with a single clear stone setting this striking decoration is also suitable for personalisation so you can make it an extra special gift by adding an engraved name or date. €15

SNOWFLAKE

This wonderfully detailed silver-plated snowflake hanging decoration is the perfect choice to add sparkle to your home. Encrusted with clear stone settings this decoration is sure to make a striking addition to your Christmas tree and is guaranteed to become a popular Newbridge Silverware keepsake making it an ideal gift to present or receive during the festive and joyful season. €15

FOR THE ADVENTURER

If you want to gift the adventurer in your life with something that represents their love of travel or if want to remind yourself of your own summer adventures, then the Camper Van with Presents (€25) decoration will add a sense of fun to your tree this year.

To find your nearest stockist or to purchase some of these lovely decorations online see  www.newbridgesilverware.com

‘Decorator to the Stars’ Designed Newbridge Silver Café. Museum of Style Icons, Factory Visit, Shop!

‘Decorator to the Stars’ Designed Newbridge Silver Café. Lots More to see Here !

Museum of Style Icons, Factory Visit, Shop!

The café - pic via Newbridge website

Didn’t know I was going to lunch in a space designed by the “Decorator to the Stars” when I pulled off Exit 12 on the M7 on a recent Sunday, planning to visit the famous Newbridge Silverware facility. 

A vintage piece

After a two hour trip from Cork, the café was our first stop. It sure is a stylish one. Carleton Varney has designed the interiors of landmark buildings from Washington to Japan, and now the world-renowned interior designer has brought his iconic style to Newbridge Silverware.  The ‘Decorator to the Stars’, who is also known in the USA as ‘Mr. Colour’, was commissioned by Newbridge Silverware in 2017 to redesign its restaurant, which is now known as ‘Café Carleton’.

Entrance

The big bright and airy café uses what seem to be the official colours, blue and white, and lots of silver too of course! With a big dinner ahead that evening, I settled for a wrap, a good one too and well priced. They have a huge selection here and the Sunday lunch was very popular. Staff were friendly and absolutely efficient; the place ran like clockwork but with no shortage of smiles. One of the best of its type around, I’d say.

The menu (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea) changes regularly and a board shows a long list of Irish suppliers that they support.

Rose was our welcoming guide on the factory tour and she told us the history of the place as we walked around. Newbridge Cutlery Company was founded in 1934 and is one of Ireland’s oldest surviving companies. It started in a local army barracks and a large order from the army gave it a welcome boost in the early years. 

In the 90s, their cutlery wasn’t cutting it anymore and a decision to start making jewellery proved a wise one. Cutting edge design and acclaimed photo shoots with supermodels such as Sophie Dahl, Yasmin le Bon and Naomi Campbell, enhanced the company’s brand image. RTE newsreader Anne Doyle was one of the first local personalities to wear the jewellery. 

In 2007, the Museum of Style Icons was initiated and Newbridge is now associated with the world of celebrity and fashion. Still a lot of hard work here though, lots of manual stuff going on day after day and it still takes three years to train a cutler.

I won’t bore you with too much detail but terms such as Coining Machine, Linishing Machine, Cross Roller, Coining Machine were all new to me. Then there was Pronging, Vibration, and Clairpols. Hafting was another one, an old cutler’s term for joining a blade to a handle! Antique terms in a very modern company.

Yet a company that seems to inspire great loyalty in its workers, many of whom spend decades here. You’ll see lots of photos around the place of personalities who are nowadays associated with Newbridge but up there too you notice many pictures of valued employees and there’s a long list of workers named as you enter the building.

We saw the result of their hard work in the shop, including in the Christmas shop. Better not say anything about the latter - don’t want to spoil the surprise for anyone!

All in all, we enjoyed our few hours here even if we had been on our feet for most of it. Soon, we were putting them up at the Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort about 20 minutes away at the other side of the motorway. Read my post about the hotel here.

Display detail in the Christmas shop

See also: Museum of Style Icons
Tulfarris Hotel & Golf
Dining at Russborough House