A Pair Of Firing Glasses

Description

Heading : A pair of firing glasses
Date : Unknown
Origin : Unknown
Colour : Clear with high lead hue
Bowl : Funnel
Foot : Firing
Pontil : Polished flat
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 10.5cm tall.  6 cm bowl and 4cm foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight :  612 grams

This form has been produced consistently from the late 18th century to the present day. With  no engraving. lodge numbers. tooling marks. gadget marks. pontils and all the usual indicators there is very little dating evidence. They do have a good high lead hue but the gass is clean.