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Georgian Plain Stem Firing Dram Glass with an Oversewn Foot
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Georgian Plain Stem Firing Dram Glass with an Oversewn Foot

18th century
Sold 14 February 2026 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

This is a Georgian, English, plain stem firing glass with an "undersewn" moulded foot dating from the middle of the 18th century, c1760.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot commensurate with some 250 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

The glass has a small ovoid-shaped bowl measuring 4.6 cm (1.8 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is plain save for some light flute moulding to the lower half and sits on a thick, extruded plain stem that leads to a thick, moulded, undersewn firing foot which measures 7.3 cm (2.9 inches) in diameter. The glass is 10 cm (4 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There are a couple of unburst bubbles in the metal of the foot and a couple of very tiny ones in the metal of the bowl, all dating from manufacture.

Lead glass weighing in at 185 g. (~ 6 1/2 oz.).

Provenance: The Paul Kettle Collection

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
7.3cm (2.87")
Depth
4.6cm (1.81")
Declaration

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Antique Firing Glass to the 18th Century.

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SA1194575
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8947
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Description
This is a Georgian, English, plain stem firing glass with an "undersewn" moulded foot dating from the middle of the 18th century, c1760.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot commensurate with some 250 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

The glass has a small ovoid-shaped bowl measuring 4.6 cm (1.8 inches) in diameter at the rim.

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The bowl is plain save for some light flute moulding to the lower half and sits on a thick, extruded plain stem that leads to a thick, moulded, undersewn firing foot which measures 7.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

3 cm (2.9 inches) in diameter. The glass is 10 cm (4 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There are a couple of unburst bubbles in the metal of the foot and a couple of very tiny ones in the metal of the bowl, all dating from manufacture.

Lead glass weighing in at 185 g. (~ 6 1/2 oz.).

Provenance: The Paul Kettle Collection

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
7.3cm (2.87")
Depth
4.6cm (1.81")
Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Antique Firing Glass to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1194575
Dealers Internal Ref
8947
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Dealing in antique and collectable glass from the 17th to the 21st century.

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BS49 5BE
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A clear Georgian firing glass featuring a stout stem, a thick-walled round bowl, and a heavily ridged oversewn foot.
Georgian plain stem firing dram glass with an oversewn foot
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A clear Georgian firing glass featuring a stout stem, a thick-walled round bowl, and a heavily ridged oversewn foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDrinking Glasses
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsThick heavy foot, Plain stem, Round bowl, Oversewn edge
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 7.3 cm (3 in) x D 4.6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Firing glasses are 18th-century drinking vessels characterised by their exceptionally thick, heavy feet. They earned their name from the distinctive loud bang or fire produced when toasted glasses were slammed down onto wooden tables during club or political meetings.

These pieces were typically mouth-blown from lead glass, which offered high clarity, lustre, and weight. The heavy feet were often formed by folding the hot glass or manipulating the base to create distinctive textures such as oversewn or ribbed rims.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the pontil mark on the base, the weight and greyish hue of the lead metal, tool marks from hand-crafting, and natural wear scratches appropriate for age. Period glasses also feature specific stem and bowl configurations consistent with 18th-century manufacturing.

Small antique glasses add historical texture and refined detail when displayed inside glass-fronted cabinets, on open shelving, or curated on a bar cart. Their transparent quality allows them to blend seamlessly with both modern minimalist and traditional decor schemes.

Antique glassware should always be washed by hand in warm water using a mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes to prevent thermal shock. It should be dried carefully with a lint-free cloth and never placed in a dishwasher.
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