Topic: IS THIS A TOASTMASTERS GLASS ?

[allan_666]

Hi Could this possibly be an old toastmasters glass ? its 4.5" high and 2.25" across the rim and it has deceptive very thick glass as it gets to the base
thank you Allan

[keith]

I would say that the stem is not really thick enough and the bowl a little to big,a toast master needed to stay sober,but please don't quote me on that,Keith.

[allan_666]

Hi Thanks Keith the bowl inside from half way down gets really thick on either side giving the impression that it hold more than it does ,this is why i thought it may be one
regards Allan

[keith]

It still might be it's just that a toast master,I believe,would bang his glass on the table to announce the toast and would therefore require a strong stem,it seems logical captain,sorry,closet Trekkie,Keith.

[allan_666]

ok thanks Keith i will clingon to that reason of thought or was the clingons from another movie ?
Allan

[keith]

Without sounding a bit of an anorak,it's Klingon with a K and yes it was Star Trek,I'm pretty sure they didn't use glass for their 'blood wine',oh dear,it seems Ive become a nerd,Keith

[oldglassman]

Hi , I think the best description for this glass is an illusion glass or a deceptive glass , and could well have been used by a toastmaster ,the reduced amount of contents enabling him to remain sober,the glasses referred to a being banged on the table are called firing glasses , these do not necessarily have a deceptive bowl but are usually short sturdy glasses with a very thick foot , a 'Firing Foot' . these were normally used by all present at a gathering and banged on the table during toasts , the resulting sound being said to resemble a gun shot, or musket round, hence the term firing glass , if the 'Firing glass' used by the toastmaster had a deceptive bowl it would then be called a toastmaster firing glass.

[allan_666]

thank you for that info oldglassman
regards Allan