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Georgian Plain Stem Firing Glass, Flanged Foot
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Georgian Plain Stem Firing Glass, Flanged Foot

18th century
Sold 11 September 2025 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

This is a Georgian, flange-footed firing glass dating from the second half of the 18th century, c1770.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot and the rim of the bowl consistent with some 250 years of use.

The glass has a trumpet-shaped bowl measuring 5.4 cm (2.1 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is plain and sits on a short extruded plain stem and a thick, flanged firing foot which measures 7 cm (2.8 inches) in diameter and displays a rough pontil mark to the base. The glass is 9.2 cm (3.7 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There is a collector's sticker to the underside of the foot. There is an oblong-shaped unburst bubble in the metal of the foot dating from manufacture.

It is made from English lead metal weighing in at 170 g. (~ 6 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.2cm (3.62")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
5.4cm (2.13")
Declaration

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

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SA1158005
Dealers Internal Reference
8491
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Description
This is a Georgian, flange-footed firing glass dating from the second half of the 18th century, c1770.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age.

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It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot and the rim of the bowl consistent with some 250 years of use.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
fig 1. A clear glass vessel with a thick, straight stem and a broad, heavy flanged foot.
fig 1. Georgian Plain Stem Firing Glass, Flanged Foot

The glass has a trumpet-shaped bowl measuring 5.4 cm (2.1 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is plain and sits on a short extruded plain stem and a thick, flanged firing foot which measures 7 cm (2.8 inches) in diameter and displays a rough pontil mark to the base. The glass is 9.2 cm (3.7 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There is a collector's sticker to the underside of the foot. There is an oblong-shaped unburst bubble in the metal of the foot dating from manufacture.

It is made from English lead metal weighing in at 170 g. (~ 6 oz.).

Height
9.2cm (3.62")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
5.4cm (2.13")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1158005
Dealers Internal Ref
8491
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Dealing in antique and collectable glass from the 17th to the 21st century.

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Georgian Plain Stem Firing Glass, Flanged Foot

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

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A clear glass vessel with a thick, straight stem and a broad, heavy flanged foot.
Georgian plain stem firing glass, flanged foot
Ref: SA1158005
A clear glass vessel with a thick, straight stem and a broad, heavy flanged foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDrinking Glasses
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsPlain stem, Flanged foot, Conical bowl
  • SizeH 9.2 cm (4 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 5.4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A firing glass is a drinking vessel from the 18th century characterised by its unusually thick, heavy base, which was designed to produce a sharp ringing sound, or fire, when slammed onto a wooden table during toasts.

Most high-quality English glasses from this era were made from lead glass, known for its clarity, weight, and high refractive index, which allowed for distinctive ring and durability.

Authentic pieces often exhibit pontil marks on the underside of the foot, characteristic tool marks, minor surface wear, and the specific greyish hue and heft associated with lead crystal from the period.

Antique stemware can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, used as bud vases for delicate stems, or styled on open shelving to add historical texture and reflective transparency to a room.

Antique glass should always be washed by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes and harsh scrubbing, and dried carefully with a lint-free cloth.
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