Topic: Pirelli Mickey Mouse

[Alsretro]

Having looked at Frank's Glass Zoo I'm pretty sure this is a Pirelli Mickey Mouse. He measures 2 1/6ins tall. He is much brighter than these initial pictures show so I will add an image of him against a black background. He looks as if he may have some uranium content but there are hints of orange when using a black light.
Alastair

[Alsretro]

...and a better idea here of his colouring I think.
Alastair

[chopin-liszt]

He looks more like the original (slightly evil, rat-like) Mickey than the later (much cuter and softer) one.
You need a little UV torch.
Your not having one is frustrating me.

[Alsretro]

Christmas is coming Sue I do have a UV strip light though and definitely no uranium content in the figure.
Alastair

[chopin-liszt]

My observation has been that uranium content can be very variable.
I have a Pirelli peacock which has uranium in it, although I have seen two others (for sale on my travels) with none.
I think an orange glow from UV indicates cadmium.

[Alsretro]

I had a memory of an orange glow meaning something so thanks for that info Sue.
Alastair

[MichaelMunns]

This is a Pirelli Mickey Mouse made by myself  at pirelli glass between 1958 -1966.
Michael

[Alsretro]

Hi Michael - thanks so much for adding that information and for creating Mickey in the first place. He now has a new home and I know his new owner will be delighted to have this extra information.
All the best
Alastair