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Antique Glass Firing Glass C1790-1800
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Antique Glass Firing Glass C1790-1800

18th century
Sold 19 December 2024 · Marris Antiques
This “Antique Glass Firing Glass C1790-1800” found a buyer.

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Description

Firing glass with trumpet bowl and heavy flanged firing foot English c1790-1800.

Rim dia: 5.3 cm.

Foot dia: 5.9 cm.

Thickness of foot: 15 mm.

Condition: Very good.

Note: A nice example.

Delivery by Royal Mail 24 hour tracked and signed.

UK £8.00

Outside UK £20.00.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.7cm (3.43")
Width
5.9cm (2.32")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Marris Antiques has dated this Antique Firing Glass to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1112185
Dealers Internal Reference
12893
Description
Firing glass with trumpet bowl and heavy flanged firing foot English c1790-1800.

Rim dia: 5.3 cm.

Foot dia: 5.9 cm.

Thickness of foot: 15 mm.

Condition: Very good.

Note: A nice example.

Delivery by Royal Mail 24 hour tracked and signed.

UK £8.00

Outside UK £20.00.

Height
8.7cm (3.43")
Width
5.9cm (2.32")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Marris Antiques has dated this Antique Firing Glass to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1112185
Dealers Internal Ref
12893
Marris Antiques
Marris Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2018

Robert marris specialises in 18th, 19th and early 20th-century english and irish glass.

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A clear, small Georgian firing glass featuring a thick conical bowl and a heavy, flattened foot.
Antique glass firing glass c1790-1800
Ref: SA1112185
A clear, small Georgian firing glass featuring a thick conical bowl and a heavy, flattened foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsThick heavy foot, Conical bowl, Plain stem
  • SizeH 8.7 cm (3 in) x W 5.9 cm (2 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

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A firing glass is a small, heavy-footed drinking vessel used during the 18th and early 19th centuries, particularly for toasts at Masonic lodges, political meetings, and banquets, where the thick base was banged on the table to produce a sharp sound resembling a musket volley.

These pieces were typically crafted from lead glass, also known as flint glass, which provided a heavy weight, high refractive index, and durability necessary for the frequent tapping on tables.

Authentic pieces often exhibit characteristic pontil marks on the underside of the heavy, thickened foot, minor surface wear, and inherent manufacturing bubbles or striations within the glass body.

Displaying historic stemware within illuminated glass cabinets or on open shelving allows the light to refract through the clear lead crystal, adding historical texture to a modern room.

Antique glass should be washed strictly by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes and harsh abrasive sponges to protect the fragile historic surface.
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