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    Posted 2 years ago

    IronLace
    (925 items)

    I purchased this Victorian art glass vase last April, but only a few days ago did I find out that it has a uranium content!
    Usually I test anything that looks like it has potential, but this slipped through due to not showing any obvious signs of uranium. The dead white interior didn't suggest any UV action.
    Anyway, while testing something else, I randomly shone the torch around the room, & this vase LIT UP!
    Adds an extra aspect of interest to this elegant piece of Bohemian art glass.

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    1. Ivonne Ivonne, 2 years ago
      I wouldn't think it might be UV either!
    2. IronLace IronLace, 2 years ago
      Many thanks, Ivonne!
      I've encountered a few other pink vases with a UV reactive interior but usually they have a "custard" colour which gives it away. I'm still wondering about who made this vase, I've speculated it might be an early Loetz piece, but still not sure...
    3. Vynil33rpm Vynil33rpm, 2 years ago
      Wow what a surprise— ultraviolet great piece
    4. dav2no1 dav2no1, 2 years ago
      By the looks I wouldn't have suspected that either. Great bonus surprise!
    5. IronLace IronLace, 2 years ago
      Thanks so much, Vynil33rpm!
    6. IronLace IronLace, 2 years ago
      Thanks also, dav2no1, yes it was pretty cool!
    7. kivatinitz kivatinitz, 2 years ago
      A surprise indeed.... and nice vase
    8. jscott0363 jscott0363, 2 years ago
      A truly beautiful vase!!! So cool how it lights up!
    9. IronLace IronLace, 2 years ago
      Many thanks, kivatinitz!
    10. IronLace IronLace, 2 years ago
      Thanks also, Scott!

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