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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: nick.a on September 30, 2014, 09:55:28 PM

Title: Please help identify this blown Uranium water jug
Post by: nick.a on September 30, 2014, 09:55:28 PM

Hi,
Please help me to identify this Uranium glass water jug. It has a polished pontil an applied handle and a rather uneven rim with tiny spout. It stands 204 mm/ 8" tall with a 140mm/ 5 1/2"diameter. It does react to uv light but not very brightly.
Any information regarding age and manufacturer gratefully received.
Best regards
Nick

Title: Re: Please help identify this blown Uranium water jug
Post by: Lustrousstone on October 02, 2014, 01:19:15 PM

Jugs are very hard to ID

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It does react to uv light but not very brightly.

This generally means it isn't uranium, rather that it contains manganese. Uranium gives a very bright glow, just less concentrated sometimes

Title: Re: Please help identify this blown Uranium water jug
Post by: nick.a on October 02, 2014, 10:37:01 PM

Hi Christine,
Thanks once again for sharing that information.
Kind Regards
Nick