Plate - Uranium glass - OURALINE

Rare blown uralite glass plate, likely of French production, dating from the early 20th century. This elegant piece appeals through the purity of its lines and the luminous yellow-green tint characteristic of uralite, which reveals under ultraviolet light a green fluorescence that is particularly spectacular. Free of molded decoration, it highlights the quality of the material and the craftsmanship of the glassmakers of the era.

The plate adopts a sober and refined circular shape, with a wide slightly rolled rim framing a shallow basin. Its very fine, perfectly balanced profile testifies to careful shaping. The bottom presents a polished pontil, clearly visible, characteristic of high-quality blown productions of the early 20th century. The transparency of the glass reveals a few tiny bubbles and slight variations in material, inherent to artisanal manufacture. The overall effect is highly elegant, where the simplicity of the forms fully showcases the delicate coloration of uralite.

The condition is excellent. No chips, cracks, or restorations to report. The edges are perfectly intact and the glass retains all its original shine. The pontil is carefully polished and the piece only shows very discreet manufacturing marks and minute signs of use compatible with its age.

Uralite, also called uranium glass, is obtained by the addition of a very small amount of uranium oxide to the glass composition. Highly valued from the late 19th century to the 1930s, this technique yields an incomparable yellow to yellow-green hue, as well as the famous green fluorescence under ultraviolet light. While this type of glass was produced in several European countries, the quality of the blowing, the finishing of the pontil, and the understated elegance of this plate suggest a likely French production, in the tradition of the great artistic glassworks of the early 20th century. This piece stands as a fine example of utilitarian glassware that today has become a sought-after collectible for the beauty of its material as well as for its exceptional optical properties.

Dimensions are:
- Diameter: 21.3 centimeters,
- Height: 2.3 centimeters,
- Weight: 350 grams.

The plate will be carefully packaged and shipped promptly in secure fashion. In-person pickup and combined delivery are available. The photos are part of the description.