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Glassware Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
A blue cup shaped Firing Glass
Country of Origin:- England
Province/Region/District:- Provincial Grand Lodge of Staffordshire - United Grand Lodge of England
Associated Unit (Lodge/Chapter Etc.):- Lodge of St. Matthew No.539
Order:- Craft (Blue Masonry)
Description
"Date: Late Victorian.
Origin: English.
Style: A cup shaped firing glass with thick walls deeply engraved with a square and compasses and with ‘786’ between the legs and ‘No.539’ above. The colour of the glass is a light blue replicating the light blue of craft masonry. Lodge number 539 is Lodge of St Matthew in the Province of Staffordshire. Cup diameter 5.7cm and is designed to be slammed down on its rim. The base has been ground to provide a round bottom leaving small shallow facets/dimples. This is a rare glass due to its light blue colour and the method used to form the cup base."
Properties
"Glass: Light blue soda.
Weight: 223 grams.
Height: 5.7cm.
Condition: Excellent. Wear to the rim commensurate with age. No damage or repairs."
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