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firing glass

firing glass

Object NameWine or Firing Glass
Made FromNon-Lead Glass
Date1750-1800
Place Madepossibly Germany; possibly Bohemia
TechniqueFree-blown, engraved
SizeOverall H: 10 cm; Rim Diam (max): 9.6 cm; Foot Diam (max): 6.8 cm
Accession Number51.3.320
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Amelung Glass: An Exhibition of Wares from New Bremen, Maryland, including pieces attributed to Amelung and some examples of Stiegel, Pittsburgh, Sandwich, etc., 1750-1875
The Story of American Pressed Glass of the Lacy Period, 1825-1850
Not On View
Physical DescriptionWine or Firing Glass. Colorless non-lead glass, of greenish tinge; free-blown and engraved. Long waisted bowl terminating in thick cylindrical "stem" with large globular tear, applied, thick, heavy circular foot with rough pontil mark; engraved on one side with Masonic emblems.
Provenance
Source George S. McKearin (b. 1874) - 1950-07-31

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