Uranium Glass Collecting

[HenHangout]

Not many people know about Uranium glass. Its 'depression-era' glassware that has uranium added as a colorant. Some people collect it for display, or they like the history of the glass, studying the manufacturers and patterns... I buy it for a utilitarian purpose. I'm a young adult, and am used to visiting family or friends at their parent's house and seeing a buffet cabinet with china and other dishware used for special occasions. I 'needed' dishware that fits that purpose and upon discovering the existence of uranium glass, chose to make that my household 'fine china'. For special dinners I'll swap half the dining room chandelier bulbs out with UV bulbs, set the table with Uranium glass and everything glows like a toxic wastebin.

 

[Noraaaaa]

That looks so cool! It looks like glow in the dark slime lol

 

[FrostRanger]

Just be aware that while it is safe to display uranium glass, it's not advised to eat or drink off of it due to the risks of possible uranium exposure if it gets chipped or something

 

[alinas2010]

Not many people know about Uranium glass. It’s 'depression-era' glassware that has uranium added as a colorant. Some people collect it for display, or they like the history of the glass, studying the manufacturers and patterns... I buy it for a utilitarian purpose. I'm a young adult, and am used to visiting family or friends at their parent's house and seeing a buffet cabinet with china and other dishware used for special occasions. I 'needed' dishware that fits that purpose and upon discovering the existence of uranium glass, chose to make that my household 'fine china'. For special dinners I'll swap half the dining room chandelier bulbs out with UV bulbs, set the table with Uranium glass and everything glows like a toxic wastebin.

I love uranium glass, but I don’t have any. You have some fun pieces!

 

[azurbanclucker]

I see it in antique stores every now and then still. People either know what it is and price accordingly, or have non idea and you can pick it up for a song.

 

[llowlife]

Yep have a couple pieces. Like you I throw a little uv light inside for company.