Firing glass

18th century

Not on view

The heavy foot on this glass indicates that it was of the type used as a "firing glass," to be pounded on the table after a toast.

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Title: Firing glass
Date: 18th century
Culture: possibly British
Medium: Glass
Dimensions: Height: 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Gift of Frederick W. Hunter, 1913
Object Number: 13.179.193
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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