Pair of Early 20th Century Green Glow Candleholders

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2 5/8"H x 3 3/4" Diameter

The original neon. Vaseline glass, also called Uranium glass, makes these candleholders a simple … Read more 2 5/8"H x 3 3/4" Diameter

The original neon. Vaseline glass, also called Uranium glass, makes these candleholders a simple design with a shot of glowing green color. Especially bright under a blue light. Add a punch to your table design. Versatile as it is beautiful. The pair can be used with a tall taper or round drum candle. Just flip it. Fabulous vintage condition. No chips.

Sold as a pair. Candles not included.

First identified in 1789 by a German chemist, uranium was soon being added to decorative glass for its fluorescent effect. London was one of the first to market the glowing glass, but other manufacturers soon released Uranium glass and later produced in North America.

Uranium glass was once made into tableware and household items, but fell out of widespread use when the availability of uranium to most industries was sharply curtailed during the cold War in the 1940s into the 1990s. Most such objects are now considered antiques or retro-era collectibles.

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