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Georgian Plain Stem Firing Glass with Round Funnel Bowl C1750
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Georgian Plain Stem Firing Glass with Round Funnel Bowl C1750

18th century
Sold 26 September 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
This “Georgian Plain Stem Firing Glass with Round Funnel Bowl C1750” found a buyer.

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Description

Technical Description

A superb mid-18th century firing glass with a round funnel bowl above a plain stem and thick firing foot.

Date & Origin

England, c1750. Period of George II.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips, cracks, or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 9.5 cm

Rim diameter: 5.2 cm

Foot diameter: 5.8 cm.

Historical Context

In 1760 John Michell suggests earthquakes are caused by one layer of rocks rubbing against another.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Firing Glass to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1159815
Dealers Internal Reference
LX2025072213
Description
Technical Description
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A superb mid-18th century firing glass with a round funnel bowl above a plain stem and thick firing foot.
Exhibit Antiques

Date & Origin

England, c1750. Period of George II.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips, cracks, or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 9.5 cm

Rim diameter: 5.2 cm

Foot diameter: 5.8 cm.

Historical Context

In 1760 John Michell suggests earthquakes are caused by one layer of rocks rubbing against another.

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Firing Glass to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159815
Dealers Internal Ref
LX2025072213
Exhibit Antiques
Exhibit Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019

Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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Archive I A clear glass vessel with a thick stem and a wide, heavy foot sits upright against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Plain Stem Firing Glass with Round Funnel Bowl C1750

Archive II A clear glass vessel with a thick stem and a wide, heavy foot sits upright against a neutral background. View II
Archive III A clear glass vessel with a thick stem and a wide, heavy foot sits upright against a neutral background. View III
Archive IV A clear glass vessel with a thick stem and a wide, heavy foot sits upright against a neutral background. View IV
Archive V A clear glass vessel with a thick stem and a wide, heavy foot sits upright against a neutral background. View V
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A clear glass vessel with a thick stem and a wide, heavy foot sits upright against a neutral background.
Georgian Plain Stem Firing Glass With Round Funnel Bowl c1750
Ref: SA1159815
A clear glass vessel with a thick stem and a wide, heavy foot sits upright against a neutral background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Object[Drinking Glasses]
  • Period18th century
  • Style[Georgian]
  • Material[Lead Glass]
  • Colour[Clear]
  • MotifsThick foot, Plain stem, Round funnel bowl
  • SizeH 9.5 cm (4 in)

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A firing glass is a small, heavy drinking vessel characterised by its thick, reinforced foot, which was designed to be banged on a wooden table instead of toasted during eighteenth-century gatherings.

These pieces were typically crafted from lead glass using traditional glass-blowing techniques, featuring hand-formed bowls, applied stems, and folded or thickened feet for added durability.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct characteristics such as pontil marks on the base, minor surface wear, tool marks from handcrafting, and the distinct greyish hue and heft of eighteenth-century lead metal.

Antique glassware can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, used as tabletop accents on open shelving, or styled individually on mantelpieces to add historical depth and texture to contemporary spaces.

Preserve antique glass by hand-washing gently in warm water with mild soap, avoiding harsh scrubbing or sudden temperature changes, and never placing fragile historical pieces in a dishwasher.
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