M. FORD CREECH ANTIQUES & FINE ARTS 

GEORGE III ENGRAVED MASONIC FIRING GLASS

England, or Possibly Ireland, c1800

Of very heavy weight, the funnel shaped bowl engraved with Masonic emblems :

the compass and the square sided by the level and crescent concave female moon to the left,

the concave male sun and the plumb to the right,

the reverse side with a contemporary conjoined script monogram “HG”;

all above a thick short tapering shaft and thick footrim, polished pontil

(The Irish reference is due to the weight).

Firing glasses were used in the Georgian period for post-dining gatherings of gentlemen,

who sang songs and told stories –

most of which received applause or announcement by rapping glasses on the table top. 

This sound resembled gunshots – thus the name “firing glass”. 

The thick short shaft and heavy footrim was needed for survival.

Condition : Excellent

5” High  /  The Footrim 3" Wide  /  10.1 oz.

SOLD

#6685

Please Inquire 

See Also :

For a Small Collection of Engraved 18th and Early 19th Century Glass,

Please Click Here, or the Image Below

We welcome and encourage all inquiries.  We will make every attempt to answer any questions you might have..

 For information, call (901) 761-1163 or (901) 827-4668, or

Email : mfcreech@bellsouth.net or  mfordcreech@gmail.com

American Express, Mastercard, Visa and Discover accepted

    ^{Become a fan on Facebook}

M. Ford Creech Antiques & Fine Arts / 581 South Perkins Road /  Memphis, TN 38117 / USA /  Wed.-Sat. 11-6, or by appointment