vintage Uranium glass jug

$155.00

The item is likely a Fenton Burmese art glass pitcher or creamer. 

  • It is made from "Burmese glass," a type of opaque glass that is pale yellow and shades into a salmon pink color when reheated. 

  • The unique coloring is achieved by adding uranium oxide and reduced gold to the glass mixture. 

  • The uranium in the glass causes it to fluoresce brightly under a UV black light. 

The item is likely a Fenton Burmese art glass pitcher or creamer. 

  • It is made from "Burmese glass," a type of opaque glass that is pale yellow and shades into a salmon pink color when reheated. 

  • The unique coloring is achieved by adding uranium oxide and reduced gold to the glass mixture. 

  • The uranium in the glass causes it to fluoresce brightly under a UV black light.