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Georgian Deceptive Toastmaster's Plain Stem Dram or Firing Glass
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Georgian Deceptive Toastmaster's Plain Stem Dram or Firing Glass

18th century
Sold 8 December 2025 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

This is a scarce Georgian, English, plain stem dram or firing glass with a deceptive bowl dating from the middle of the 18th century, c1750.

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 plain ovoid-shaped bowl, which thickens as it descends to hide the amount of drink it contained, measuring 4.5 cm (1.8 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl sits on a plain stem and a thick, conical, firing foot which measures 6.3 cm (2.5 inches) in diameter. The glass is 11.2 cm (4.5 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There is a long distinct vertical toolmark to the surface of the stem and a distinct shear mark to the edge of the foot, both dating from manufacture.

Lead glass weighing in at 165 g. (~ 6 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.2cm (4.41")
Width
6.3cm (2.48")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

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

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SA1182436
Dealers Internal Reference
8816
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Description
This is a scarce Georgian, English, plain stem dram or firing glass with a deceptive bowl dating from the middle of the 18th century, c1750.

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.

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The glass has a plain ovoid-shaped bowl, which thickens as it descends to hide the amount of drink it contained, measuring 4.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

5 cm (1.8 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl sits on a plain stem and a thick, conical, firing foot which measures 6.3 cm (2.5 inches) in diameter. The glass is 11.2 cm (4.5 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There is a long distinct vertical toolmark to the surface of the stem and a distinct shear mark to the edge of the foot, both dating from manufacture.

Lead glass weighing in at 165 g. (~ 6 oz.).

Height
11.2cm (4.41")
Width
6.3cm (2.48")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1182436
Dealers Internal Ref
8816
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Dealing in antique and collectable glass from the 17th to the 21st century.

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A clear glass dram vessel featuring a thick-walled bowl, plain stem, and folded foot.
Georgian deceptive toastmaster's plain stem dram or firing glass
Ref: SA1182436
A clear glass dram vessel featuring a thick-walled bowl, plain stem, and folded foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsThick deceptive bowl, Plain stem, Folded foot, Pontil mark
  • SizeH 11.2 cm (4 in) x W 6.3 cm (2 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A toastmasters glass is a historic drinking vessel featuring a thick, deceptive bowl designed to hold only a small amount of liquid while appearing full, allowing the host or toastmaster to keep pace with guests without overindulging during long evening toasts.

These glasses were traditionally produced using lead crystal, a heavier and more brilliant glass composition developed in England during the late 17th century, often showing characteristic tool marks, striations, and pontil scars on the underside of the base.

Authentic pieces are identified by their heavy, folded feet, characteristic tool marks within the metal, presence of a rough snapped or ground pontil mark, and the specific weight and dark optical qualities associated with early lead glass.

Such pieces are typically displayed within glazed cabinets, open shelving units, or on sideboard tops where light can pass through the lead crystal, highlighting their historical form and optical properties.

Antique glass should be washed strictly by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes and harsh abrasive sponges to protect the fragile historic surface.
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