Gadget
Glass Dictionary
A metal rod with a spring clip that grips the foot of a vessel and so avoids the use of a pontil. Gadgets were first used in the late 18th century.
Alternate Spellings:
gadgets
snaps
Term Variations:
Snap
A metal rod with a spring clip that grips the foot of a vessel and so avoids the use of a pontil. Gadgets were first used in the late 18th century.