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Title: Yellow uranium glass
Post by: Simba on March 29, 2012, 04:47:35 PM

Can anyone help me identify this unusual yellow glass lidded jar or apothacary jar I'm not sure what to call it. It has lovely swirls of uranium green in it when held to the light. Its about 10 inches high amd 4.5 inches at widest point. the foot is clear and its a bit out of line on the foot. I can't tell how old it is ?

Title: Re: Yellow uranium glass
Post by: Ivo on March 29, 2012, 06:20:09 PM

With a clear foot and an oversized hollow blown lid I tend to vote Empoli....

Title: Re: Yellow uranium glass
Post by: Paul S. on March 29, 2012, 06:43:32 PM

hello Simba - nice decorative piece  -  although I'm having trouble seeing the green behind all that yellow :)       If you have a u.v. torch, may we see a picture of your piece glowing please.

Title: Re: Yellow uranium glass
Post by: Lustrousstone on March 29, 2012, 06:55:32 PM

I suspect it will glow orange (cadmium) rather than green. I vote Empoli with Ivo

Title: Re: Yellow uranium glass
Post by: Simba on March 29, 2012, 08:53:51 PM

I need to get new batteries for my uv torch but I will try to get some pics of it glowing :)

Title: Re: Yellow uranium glass
Post by: mrvaselineglass on March 30, 2012, 02:38:35 AM

It won't glow green when that UV light finally gets batteries. 

Mr. Vaseline Glass

Title: Re: Yellow uranium glass
Post by: scavo on March 30, 2012, 02:47:15 PM

not the same but very similar to bottom right.
http://www.20thcenturyglass.com/glass_encyclopedia/murano_glass/empoliother_glass/empoliotherglass_home.htm

Title: Re: Yellow uranium glass
Post by: Simba on March 30, 2012, 03:11:49 PM

yes !! just had a look and they are very similar...Thankyou sooooo much  ;D

Title: Re: Yellow uranium glass
Post by: scavo on March 30, 2012, 04:06:27 PM

I think yours is actually more typical of Empoli that that on Wayne's website with the twists and little footed base.

Be nice if you can get it under UV so we can which way it's going to glow.

Title: Re: Yellow uranium glass
Post by: David E on March 30, 2012, 09:00:06 PM

Quote from: Lustrousstone on March 29, 2012, 06:55:32 PM

I suspect it will glow orange (cadmium) rather than green. I vote Empoli with Ivo

Yellow = cadmium; Orange = Selenium, I think?