Uranium Glass Sorbet Cups

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This is a completely fantastic set of six Uranium Glass Sorbet Cups. Each cup is 3/1/2″ tall. Perfect for serving fruit salad, ice cream, or even….sorbet!

Excellent condition!

Prior to World War II, and well before its potential for energy or weaponry was recognized, uranium was commonly used as a coloring agent in everything from plates, glasses, and punch bowls to vases, candlesticks, and beads.

Also known as canary or vaseline glass, uranium glass is typically yellow or green in color and glows bright green under a black light. Shades can range from a translucent canary yellow to an opaque milky white depending on how much uranium is added to the glass, from just a trace to upwards of 25 percent. Uranium was also used in the glaze of orange-red Fiestaware, also known as “radioactive red,” prior to 1944, and was once a common sight in American kitchens.

Although uranium glassware does register on a handheld Geiger counter, the radiation amounts are considered negligible and on par with radiation emitted from other everyday items such as smoke detectors and cell phones.

Item #08-50a

The Price for this Set of Sorbet Cups: $85

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