Welcome to Part 2 of our comprehensive guide to **antique drinking glasses**. In this segment, we dive deep into the fascinating world of the **glass foot**. This video is an essential part of our series designed to teach you everything you need to know to identify and date **antique drinking glasses**. We explore the intricacies of the **foot**, from the **pontil mark** to the **folded foot**, and discuss various **glass periods**, styles, and even values.
You'll learn about the **English drinking glass history**, the significance of the **ground out or polished pontil mark**, and how to distinguish between **fakes and reproductions**. We also cover the **gadget tool mark** and explain what constitutes **authentic wear**. Discover the phenomena of **glass foxing or misting**, and gain insights into the **size**, **shape**, and specific types of **glass foot**, such as the **domed foot**, **conical foot**, **flanged foot**, and the unique **lemon squeezer foot**.
Our detailed guide includes examples of **pedestal molded glasses** and the distinct **firing glass**. By understanding these features, you'll be well-equipped to **identify** and **value antique drinking glasses**. Remember, **sourcing antique** drinking glasses has never been easier—visit my website at **antiquesarena.com** to view any of the stock featured in my films.
Curious about more? Check out the related videos in this series:
- **Antique Drinking Glasses Part 1**: [https://youtu.be/RtOZsO-2XL4](https://youtu.be/RtOZsO-2XL4)
- **Antique Drinking Glasses Part 3**: [https://youtu.be/OFbVv1-NHMs](https://youtu.be/OFbVv1-NHMs)
- **Antique Drinking Glasses Part 4 & Book Review**: [https://youtu.be/9tE5MntBRFI](https://youtu.be/9tE5MntBRFI)
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**CHAPTERS**
0:00 Introduction
0:50 The Glass Foot
1:00 The Pontil Mark
2:14 English Drinking Glass History
2:25 The Ground Out Or Polished Pontil Mark
3:08 Fakes and Reproductions
3:30 Look At Ground Out Pontil Mark
4:46 The Gadget Tool Mark
5:57 What Is Authentic Wear
8:50 Glass Foxing or Misting
9:19 A Folded Foot
10:30 The Size of the Foot
10:50 When Was The Folded Foot Used
12:00 The Shape Of The Glass Foot
12:11 Example of a Domed Foot
13:38 Example Of The Conical Foot
14:10 Why Drinking Glasses Had a Conical or Domed Foot
15:20 Other Examples Of The Foot On Glasses
16:02 Example Of A Flanged Foot
16:27 Lemon Squeezer Foot
17:19 Pedestal Molded Glasses
17:39 Examples Of Firing Glass
18:25 Final Chat Conclusion
Join us as we uncover the rich details and history that make antique drinking glasses so captivating.
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