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Old Phosphorescent Glasses - Collector's Item
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Vigo, SpainOn Whoppah since April 2025 • 2 sales
Product description
Two antique glasses of fine French crystal with a green base. The green color is obtained by adding uranium dioxide to the glass. This element causes the glass to turn neon green under ultraviolet light. Dimensions: 12x4.5 cm. There is an insignificant dent in one of the feet (see photo).
It has been used to color glass since Roman times, but its use in tableware became popular between 1860 and 1930 thanks to renowned glass manufacturers such as Riedel in Austria and Baccarat in France. And as is common with exotic items, collectors are on the lookout for these ancient and rare pieces.
Their use is perfectly safe, as the amount used is usually less than 2% and the radiation exposure is negligible compared to the natural radiation sources we are exposed to on a daily basis. However, we do not recommend using objects made of uranium glass for food purposes.
All the pieces our store sells are antique or vintage, so they may show some wear and tear and signs of age. Please enlarge the photos to judge condition by your own standards. Our items are unique, so sales on this platform are subject to availability. 209*23.
There is an insignificant dent in one of the feet (see photo).
There is an insignificant dent in one of the feet (see photo).
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsTransparent, GreenMaterialCrystalNumber of items2Height12 cmWidth7 cmDepth4 cmSigns of usageChipped
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Vigo, SpainOn Whoppah since April 2025 • 2 sales