Chris,
Thank you.
I didn't think it would be called "flashed" however due to the fact that it appears that if broken, it would be that red/maroon/wine color throughout....
In my mind, "flashed" is what I had known as a ruby outer but when etched or cut, it would be clear.
Would an item be "flashed" after the pontil were polished, and after a word or name were ground into the underside?
BTW, thanks for putting up with a novice as myself!