M. FORD CREECH ANTIQUES & FINE ARTS
GEORGE III OPAQUE TWIST FIRING GLASS
England, C1770
Of very heavy weight, the funnel shaped bowl above a thick short thick shaft with loose white enamel twist raised on thick footrim with snapped pontil
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
4” High
SOLD
#6685
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