Siphon - Uranium crystal siphon
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Antique uranium glass siphon from the 1930s, made in France, with a pyramidal blue‑green glass bottle and a lead tap, 30 cm high and 10 cm square, in good used condition with minor age-related imperfections.
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Old siphon, greenish-blue color ... attention! made of uranium glass
beautiful and very striking siphon, modernist collector's item
Singular pyramidal model, 100x100 original.
It is a siphon from the 1930s made in France.
-mark the acid very legible
- uranium glass bottle
-lead head or lead faucet
pyramidal shape
-to-do 100x100 original
a striking and highly sought-after curved metal faucet or head
Small dents on the base and the bottle caused by the passage of time.
THE URANIUM IN GLASS:
Uranium has been used to color glass since the 19th century. Generally, the proportion of uranium varies from trace levels to 2% by weight.
Uranium glass stopped being produced due to the strategic importance of uranium during World War II and the subsequent Cold War. Today we can find it in museums, antique shops, or even in our homes!
After this brief introduction, let's get to the science. The physical phenomenon that gives rise to that green glow is called fluorescence, and it is not of nuclear origin, but is due to the electrons that orbit the nuclei of uranium.
Fluorescent materials are capable of absorbing high-energy photons (gamma rays, X-rays, UV rays, etc.) and, subsequently, emitting part of that energy as photons of different wavelengths, for example within the visible spectrum (green light, blue, etc.).
For gin and tonic lovers: The tonic is flavored with a substance called quinine, which is fluorescent. That's why your gin and tonic looks blue under certain lighting conditions.
It's a beautiful collectible siphon for display or use.
Look at the images to understand the beauty of this siphon.
At SODAPOWER, you can find the most beautiful and rare siphons.
We are professionals; we issue invoices.
Buy risk-free and with a guarantee.
Seller's Story
SODAPOWER is a legally established company, we have spent years dedicating ourselves to everything related to decorative and collection siphons, selecting the best siphons you can imagine.
We are leaders in the sale and distribution of antique and decorative siphons, with a permanent stock of more than 10,000 siphons.
We can sell by quantity or batches to companies, businesses and individuals. We issue invoices if the client requires it.
Buy with guarantee, reject imitations.
Translated by Google TranslateOld siphon, greenish-blue color ... attention! made of uranium glass
beautiful and very striking siphon, modernist collector's item
Singular pyramidal model, 100x100 original.
It is a siphon from the 1930s made in France.
-mark the acid very legible
- uranium glass bottle
-lead head or lead faucet
pyramidal shape
-to-do 100x100 original
a striking and highly sought-after curved metal faucet or head
Small dents on the base and the bottle caused by the passage of time.
THE URANIUM IN GLASS:
Uranium has been used to color glass since the 19th century. Generally, the proportion of uranium varies from trace levels to 2% by weight.
Uranium glass stopped being produced due to the strategic importance of uranium during World War II and the subsequent Cold War. Today we can find it in museums, antique shops, or even in our homes!
After this brief introduction, let's get to the science. The physical phenomenon that gives rise to that green glow is called fluorescence, and it is not of nuclear origin, but is due to the electrons that orbit the nuclei of uranium.
Fluorescent materials are capable of absorbing high-energy photons (gamma rays, X-rays, UV rays, etc.) and, subsequently, emitting part of that energy as photons of different wavelengths, for example within the visible spectrum (green light, blue, etc.).
For gin and tonic lovers: The tonic is flavored with a substance called quinine, which is fluorescent. That's why your gin and tonic looks blue under certain lighting conditions.
It's a beautiful collectible siphon for display or use.
Look at the images to understand the beauty of this siphon.
At SODAPOWER, you can find the most beautiful and rare siphons.
We are professionals; we issue invoices.
Buy risk-free and with a guarantee.
Seller's Story
SODAPOWER is a legally established company, we have spent years dedicating ourselves to everything related to decorative and collection siphons, selecting the best siphons you can imagine.
We are leaders in the sale and distribution of antique and decorative siphons, with a permanent stock of more than 10,000 siphons.
We can sell by quantity or batches to companies, businesses and individuals. We issue invoices if the client requires it.
Buy with guarantee, reject imitations.
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Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
France
Material
Glass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
30 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated Period
1930-1940
Title additional information
Uranium crystal siphon
