This 1930's uranium green pressed glass lemonade jug epitomises the Art Deco period - elegant, functional, and modern.
Almost certainly by the great English glassmaking family, Sowerby of Gateshead, it would not look out of place in the modern home. It is this versatility that makes Art Deco glass so collectable - it displays well, but actually, why not use it?
Uranium glass is simply glass that has uranium added to the mix before melting, the result being beautiful hues of yellow and green (depending on the state of oxidation). Under an ultra-violet light, uranium glass fluoresces making identification relatively simple.
I am often asked whether or not uranium glass is safe. There have been cases where a Geiger counter has measured unexpectedly high levels of radiation in uranium glass but most pieces are actually considered harmless to humans.
Displayed correctly it can bring pleasure to those who appreciate it and represents an excellent investment opportunity - glass is massively undervalued at the moment.
That said, I would use it.
LOT 50 - 1930's Art Deco uranium green pressed glass lemonade jug, probably Sowerby Est £20-30
The Sunday Auction at Roxley Hall - 21st October 2012 2pm (public viewing from midday)
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