Drinking glass (6) - BISTRO GLAZEN - Glass

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Six antique bistro glasses from France, made of glass with traces of crystal and containing uranium oxide that fluoresces bright green under UV light, dating to ca. 1880–1900, with an approximate height of 13.2 cm and a base/diameter of about 6.7 cm, weighing 1180 g in total, all in excellent condition.

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The glasses are made of glass into which some amount of pure crystal was added; this often happened in the 19th century to give the glasses a nicer shine. At the same time, the purity levels were not as high as they are today.

All glasses vary in weight,

All glasses are in good condition, no cracks or chips.
neat glass tumbler that looks clear under normal light. under UV light the glass shows a noticeable green fluorescence.
naturally uranium glass. under UV light the glass fluoresces bright green due to the presence of a small amount of uranium oxide

6 antique
bistro glasses

country

Dimensions
height approx 13.2
diagonal from approx 6.7 bottom approx 6.7 cm

for more info see photos
photos that are part of the description.
Weight 1180 g

Delivery
The seller ships within 3
working days after receipt of
payment notification; sometimes pick-up is also possible
Carefully packed and sent by registered mail.
Feel free to also view my other offers

The glasses are made of glass into which some amount of pure crystal was added; this often happened in the 19th century to give the glasses a nicer shine. At the same time, the purity levels were not as high as they are today.

All glasses vary in weight,

All glasses are in good condition, no cracks or chips.
neat glass tumbler that looks clear under normal light. under UV light the glass shows a noticeable green fluorescence.
naturally uranium glass. under UV light the glass fluoresces bright green due to the presence of a small amount of uranium oxide

6 antique
bistro glasses

country

Dimensions
height approx 13.2
diagonal from approx 6.7 bottom approx 6.7 cm

for more info see photos
photos that are part of the description.
Weight 1180 g

Delivery
The seller ships within 3
working days after receipt of
payment notification; sometimes pick-up is also possible
Carefully packed and sent by registered mail.
Feel free to also view my other offers

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Number of objects
6
Material
Glass
Country of origin
France
Model
BISTRO GLAZEN
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Estimated period
ca. 1880 / 1900
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Objects sold
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