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Glassware Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
A late 18th century English charging Tot Glass.Circa 1770
WMLMT Classification:- Goblet/Glass
Country of Origin:- England
Description
"Date: C1770.
Origin: English . Style: A fairly scarce tot glass with heavy bottom made for charging. The sides are very slightly fared towards the rim. Engraved with a slightly offset square and compasses. Base is flat with indentation for the pontil mark leaving a wearing rim.
Base: 1.5cm deep and 4.9cm diameter.
Pontil: Snapped rough."
Properties
"Glass: Clear soda with a grey hue and clear striations.
Height: 6.8ccm.
Weight: 178 grams.
Condition: Very good. Some minor moth bites to the rim. A few unburst air bubbles and a little bit of slag. Good wear to base and some minor surface scratches all commensurate with age. No cracks or chips or repair."
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