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Georgian Small Swag and Tail Engraved Firing Glass
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Georgian Small Swag and Tail Engraved Firing Glass

18th century
Description

This is a Georgian, English, swag and tail-engraved firing glass dating from the second half of the 18th century.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. This means, of course, that it shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the base consistent with over 200 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the base.

The glass has a waisted bucket-shaped bowl measuring 6 cm. (2.4 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is engraved with hatched swags and tails under the rim. The base measures 4.4 cm. (1.7 inches) in diameter. The glass is 7 cm (2.8 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

It is made from lead metal weighing 120 g. (~ 4 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
4.4cm (1.73")
Declaration

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

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SA1222918
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9296
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Description
This is a Georgian, English, swag and tail-engraved firing glass dating from the second half of the 18th century.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age.

“
This means, of course, that it shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the base consistent with over 200 years of use.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the base.

fig 1. A small clear Georgian firing glass featuring a flared rim, heavy circular base, and wheel-engraved swag and tail decoration.
fig 1. Georgian Small Swag and Tail Engraved Firing Glass

The glass has a waisted bucket-shaped bowl measuring 6 cm. (2.4 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is engraved with hatched swags and tails under the rim. The base measures 4.4 cm. (1.7 inches) in diameter. The glass is 7 cm (2.8 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

It is made from lead metal weighing 120 g. (~ 4 oz.).

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
4.4cm (1.73")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1222918
Dealers Internal Ref
9296
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Dealing in antique and collectable glass from the 17th to the 21st century.

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The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Telephone 07986 518362
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3 Kent Hollow
Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

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A small clear Georgian firing glass featuring a flared rim, heavy circular base, and wheel-engraved swag and tail decoration.
Georgian small swag and tail engraved firing glass
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A small clear Georgian firing glass featuring a flared rim, heavy circular base, and wheel-engraved swag and tail decoration.
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FAQs

A firing glass is a sturdy 18th-century drinking vessel crafted with a thick, flat foot designed to withstand being banged on a table following a formal toast.

These pieces were typically mouth-blown from lead glass and decorated using fine copper-wheel engraving techniques to form intricate surface patterns.

Authentic period examples often feature a polished or snapped pontil mark on the base, minor air bubbles within the lead glass, and subtle hand-engraving irregularities.

Display small antique glasses on a tray upon a sideboard, or inside an illuminated glass cabinet to catch the light and highlight the detailed surface engraving.

Wash carefully by hand in warm water with a gentle liquid soap, avoiding dishwashers, sudden heat variations, and harsh abrasive cloths.
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