Antique Uranium Vaseline Green Depression Glass Grill Counter Divided Plates Set

Description

Antique Uranium Vaseline Green Depression Glass Grill Counter Divided Plates Set
Set of seven
Antique Uranium Vaseline Green Depression Glass Grill Counter Divided Plates. Made with uranium glass, the luminous green color comes from
uranium
, usually in oxide
diuranate
form, added to a glass mix before melting for coloration.
The normal color of uranium glass ranges from yellow to green depending on the
oxidation state
and concentration of the metal ions, although this may be altered by the addition of other elements as
glass colorants
. Uranium glass also
fluoresces
bright green under
ultraviolet light
and can register above background radiation on a sufficiently sensitive
Geiger counter
, although most pieces of uranium glass are considered to be harmless and only negligibly
radioactive
.
Measuring 9.25" in diameter, these beautiful plates are divided into three sections and have a ring of molded texture detailing around the outer edge of the plates. There are
seven plates in the set. Produced in the pre-WWII era.
Shipping charges are estimates and the buyer is responsible for all shipping fees and associated costs unless otherwise stated in the listing. If shipping charges are higher than stated in the listing, the seller will notify the buyer and request additional payment.
International buyers, please contact with location information for an accurate shipping quote.