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Glassware Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
A cup shaped Firing glass
WMLMT Classification:- Firing Glass
Country of Origin:- England
Province/Region/District:- Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire - United Grand Lodge of England
Associated Unit (Lodge/Chapter Etc.):- Harmonic Lodge No.252
Order:- Craft (Blue Masonry)
Description
"Date: Late Victorian.
Origin: English.
Style: A firing glass of cup shape form with fairly thick walls and with a round bottom so it only just can sit on its base. However, this style of firing glass is designed to be stored on its rim which is slammed down on the table when giving fire. Engraved with a square and compasses and ‘252’ between the legs of the compasses. This is for Harmonic Lodge which meets at Halesowen. 5.7cm in diameter.
Base: Rounded and forms part of the main body. There is a very small flattening to assist in standing but see above as to method of use."
Properties
"Height: 6cm.
Glass: Clear soda.
Weight: 261 grams.
Condition: has more use wear to the rim and a few very small bubbles"
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