12/09/2025
☢️ 🌟 Are we feeling festive yet? 🌟 ☢️
🌟 Uranium Glass Facts
☢️ It’s not dangerous to handle- the uranium is usually less than 2% and sealed into the glass. You’d likely get more radiation from a banana or a granite countertop.
🍸 It was popular from the 1850s through the early 1940s, especially in depression-era tableware and jewelry. Low activity, high attractiveness!
🛑 Production slowed after WWII when uranium was needed for the war effort, making vintage pieces harder to find today.
💡 It comes in more than just green — you can find yellow, amber, blue, and even pink uranium glass. All the radioactive charm with none of the shielding.
🔍 No dosimeter required — just bring a blacklight! Collectors often use mini UV flashlights at antique shops and flea markets to test for the glow.
📈 Some pieces can be worth hundreds of dollars, especially unusual colors, patterns, or complete sets.
🎨 Nicknames include “Vaseline Glass” and “Canary Glass” depending on the shade.
