"Yes, friggars or friggers are just nonsense bits of glass, produced by the glassblower often just to show off his skill. Don't know where the word comes from, but wonder if it's the same as slang "frigging about", meaning to fool about. Yours, Margaret Hopkins http://www.antique-glass.co.uk MF "on your page http://www.antique-glass.co.uk/Collectors_curiosities.htm there is this line 19th century friggar: pipe in white, green & blue. 21 1/4"/54 cm. and at the top it says lacemaker lamps & globes, friggers, patty pans, toddy lifters, stirrup cups " Also shown in MILLER
Frigger is an Australian colloquial term given to individuals who speak with broad Australian English accents that partake in activities such as Bachelor and Spinster Balls and Ute Musters. Generally a derogatory term (but not always) used to satirise the rural Australian stereotypes. Clothing associated with Friggers include plain denim jeans, singlets and cowboy hats.