Early 20th Century Crystal Decanter With Uranium Glass Stopper – Victorian Bristol Opaline Yellow Vaseline Glass

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Elegant decanter composed of a clear crystal bottle paired with a uranium glass stopper in Bristol opaline-style yellow vaseline glass. … Read more Elegant decanter composed of a clear crystal bottle paired with a uranium glass stopper in Bristol opaline-style yellow vaseline glass. The stopper exhibits a soft UV-reactive glow, adding a luminous contrast to the clarity and brilliance of the crystal body.

While the stopper and bottle are not original to one another, they present beautifully as a cohesive decorative pairing, combining two distinct glass traditions into a single display-worthy form.

The contrast between the weighty, refractive crystal base and the glowing uranium glass top makes this a visually striking cabinet or shelf piece.

Crystal Decanter With Uranium Glass Stopper – Victorian Bristol Opaline Yellow Vaseline Glass

Style: Victorian
Material: Crystal (bottle) & uranium glass (stopper)
Color: Clear crystal with yellow opaline vaseline glass stopper
Form: Decanter with stopper
Dimensions: 16.5” tall (with stopper)
Condition: No cracks. Minor chips on base of stopper under fitter.
Notes: Married components; stopper not original to bottle

UV Reactive under 395nm*

*PLEASE NOTE: Color of glass and glow may vary slightly from photographs due to variations in screen hues and nm of black light used to produce glow. The type of Ultraviolet light and the color of visible light is determined by its wavelength. The unit of measurement for light wavelengths is the nanometer (nm). Ultraviolet light is generally considered to be from 200 nm to 400 nm. See less