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Antique Glass - Firing Glass English Late 18th Century
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Antique Glass - Firing Glass English Late 18th Century

18th century
Sold 9 February 2026 · Marris Antiques
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Description

Firing glass with trumpet bowl and heavy flange foot English late 18th century.

Bowl dia: 5.5 cm.

Foot dia: 5.5 cm.

Weight: 171 grams.

Condition: Very good.

Note: A good example.

Delivery by Royal Mail 24 hour tracked and signed.

UK £8.00

Outside UK £20.

Marris Antiques - I have been a specialist antique glass dealer since 1986. My stock consists of a wide range of antique 18th and 19th century English and Irish glass including antique drinking glasses, rummers, tumblers, decanters, coloured glass and a selection of late 19th & early 20th century Whitefriars glass. My website displays a small selection of my glass, however, if you are looking for something specific and cannot find it, please do not hesitate to contact me direct from my website contact page, Email mail@marrisantiqueglass.com or Telephone: +44 (0)7841 500644.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.7cm (3.82")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1171500
Dealers Internal Reference
13238
Description
Firing glass with trumpet bowl and heavy flange foot English late 18th century.

Bowl dia: 5.5 cm.

Foot dia: 5.5 cm.

Weight: 171 grams.

Condition: Very good.

Note: A good example.

Delivery by Royal Mail 24 hour tracked and signed.

fig 1. An antique clear glass firing glass featuring a flared bowl, a short stem, and a thick, heavy foot.
fig 1. Antique Glass - Firing Glass English Late 18th Century

UK £8.00

Outside UK £20.

Marris Antiques - I have been a specialist antique glass dealer since 1986. My stock consists of a wide range of antique 18th and 19th century English and Irish glass including antique drinking glasses, rummers, tumblers, decanters, coloured glass and a selection of late 19th & early 20th century Whitefriars glass. My website displays a small selection of my glass, however, if you are looking for something specific and cannot find it, please do not hesitate to contact me direct from my website contact page, Email mail@marrisantiqueglass.com or Telephone: +44 (0)7841 500644.

Height
9.7cm (3.82")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1171500
Dealers Internal Ref
13238
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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Marris Antiques

Marris Antiques
Telephone 01787 371523 or 07841 500644
Location
Sudbury
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/marris
Verified Since May 2018
Items For Sale 69
Items Sold 599
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An antique clear glass firing glass featuring a flared bowl, a short stem, and a thick, heavy foot.
Antique glass - firing glass English late 18th century
Ref: SA1171500
An antique clear glass firing glass featuring a flared bowl, a short stem, and a thick, heavy foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Object[Glassware]
  • Period18th century
  • Style[Georgian]
  • Material[Lead glass]
  • Colour[Clear]
  • MotifsFlared bowl, Thick heavy foot, Short stem, Pontil mark
  • SizeH 9.7 cm (4 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A firing glass is a small, heavy-footed drinking vessel used in the 18th century, named for the loud sound, resembling a musket fire, produced when slammed onto a wooden table after a toast.

These glasses were traditionally handmade using early lead glass compositions, which provided a heavy base, high refractive index, and durability suited for ceremonial tavern use.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the pontil mark on the thick, heavily reinforced foot, the presence of seed bubbles or striations within the glass body, and the characteristic heavy weight relative to the size.

Antique glass vessels can be displayed on open shelving, integrated into a bar cart arrangement, or used as single-stem flower vases to introduce historical texture into contemporary spaces.

Antique glass should be hand washed in lukewarm water using mild detergent and dried immediately with a lint-free cloth, avoiding sudden temperature changes and ultrasonic cleaners.
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