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Antique Glass - Opaque Twist Firing Glass English C1765
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Antique Glass - Opaque Twist Firing Glass English C1765

18th century
Sold 12 December 2025 · Marris Antiques
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Description

Firing glass. Round funnel bowl over.a strong double series opaque twist stem set on a terraced firing foot English c1765.

Rim dia: 5.2 cm.

Foot dia: 7 cm.

Condition: Very good.

Note: A nicely formed strong terraced foot.

Delivery by Royal Mail 24 hour tracked and signed.

UK £8.00

Outside UK £20.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.3cm (4.06")
Declaration

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

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SA1162449
Dealers Internal Reference
13260
Description
Firing glass. Round funnel bowl over.a strong double series opaque twist stem set on a terraced firing foot English c1765.

Rim dia: 5.2 cm.

Foot dia: 7 cm.

Condition: Very good.

Note: A nicely formed strong terraced foot.

Delivery by Royal Mail 24 hour tracked and signed.

UK £8.00

Outside UK £20.

Height
10.3cm (4.06")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1162449
Dealers Internal Ref
13260
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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An 18th-century English firing glass featuring a flared bowl, a stem with an opaque white enamel twist, and a heavy, ribbed foot. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An 18th-century English firing glass featuring a flared bowl, a stem with an opaque white enamel twist, and a heavy, ribbed foot. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Glass - Opaque Twist Firing Glass English C1765

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Telephone 01787 371523 or 07841 500644
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An 18th-century English firing glass featuring a flared bowl, a stem with an opaque white enamel twist, and a heavy, ribbed foot.
Antique glass - opaque twist firing glass English c1765
Ref: SA1162449
An 18th-century English firing glass featuring a flared bowl, a stem with an opaque white enamel twist, and a heavy, ribbed foot.
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  • ObjectDrinking Glasses
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass, Enamel
  • ColourClear and White
  • MotifsOpaque twist stem, Flared bowl, Ribbed foot
  • SizeH 10.3 cm (4 in)

FAQs

An opaque twist firing glass is a style of drinking vessel produced primarily in England during the 18th century, particularly between 1750 and 1780. They feature a distinctive heavy, compacted foot designed to produce a sharp ringing sound, or fire, when slammed onto a wooden table during toasts.

These pieces are made from lead glass, characterised by a high density and clarity. The signature stem is created using enamel rods twisted within the molten glass structure, a technique perfected by English and continental glassmakers in the mid-Georgian era.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-specific manufacturing characteristics such as a rough snapped pontil mark on the underside of the base, heavy weight due to lead content, and subtle irregularities in the glass matrix and twist formation typical of hand-blown production.

Displaying historical glassware within modern settings works best when grouped together in illuminated cabinets, on open shelving, or styled as a single focal object on a mantelpiece to highlight its craftsmanship and historical texture.

Antique glass should always be washed by hand in lukewarm water using mild, non-abrasive soap. Avoid sudden temperature changes to prevent thermal shock, and never place historical glassware in a dishwasher.
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