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Offline NevB

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Portieux Hand Match Holder
« on: September 08, 2024, 02:04:58 PM »
There are a few of these online usually described as eggcups or toothpick holders. It is actually shown in the 1907 catalogue, although it may be earlier, as a 3944 "porte-allumette" or match holder. It is 8.5cm. tall with a Portieux mark on the base and is well moulded.

https://www.glas-musterbuch.de/Vallerysthal-1907.189+B6YmFja1BJRD0xODkmcHJvZHVjdElEPTc5MTUmcGlkX3Byb2R1Y3Q9MTg5JmRldGFpbD0_.0.html
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Re: Portieux Hand Match Holder
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2024, 02:10:29 PM »
It does show a hint of a glow under a 395nm. UV light so it may contain uranium, however it glows much better under 365nm. UV so more likely indicating a manganese content.
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Re: Portieux Hand Match Holder
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2024, 09:11:03 AM »
Nice. It is uranium: the opacifier dims the glow a bit and seems to give the glass a hint of pearlescence. I have this http://lustrousstone.co.uk/cpg/displayimage.php?pid=1270

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Re: Portieux Hand Match Holder
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2024, 10:37:35 AM »
Thanks Christine, I think it contains uranium and manganese.
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