.(2) Uranium Glass Items - Uranium Glass Figural Ashtray, Murano Style Bowl With Red Glass Insert. Pair of uranium glass items, including figural ashtray and Murano-style blown glass bowl with red interior.

Sizes: 9 x 9 x 4 1/2 in. 4 1/2 x 9 x 2 1/2 in. 

Uranium glass is a type of glassware that incorporates small amounts of uranium oxide, giving it a distinctive yellow-green or chartreuse hue and causing it to fluoresce bright green under ultraviolet light. Popular from the mid-19th century through the early 20th century, it was used for decorative items such as bowls, vases, beads, and tableware, prized for its luminous, almost otherworldly glow. Despite containing radioactive material, the levels are generally very low and considered safe for handling, though collectors often exercise caution. Its combination of vibrant color, transparency, and eerie fluorescence has made uranium glass a favorite among antique enthusiasts and glass collectors, appreciated both for its aesthetic charm and its historical novelty.

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