Siphon - Uranium siphon
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Description from the seller
antique turquoise-colored siphon... attention! Uranium crystal glass
precious and very striking siphon, a collectible modernist piece
unique, 100x100 original
it's a siphon from the 1930s made in France (Lyon)
trademarked brand acid-etched
-acid-etched brand legible
uranium glass bottle
lead faucet or head
all 100x100 original
features a striking and highly sought-after curved metal faucet/head
small chips on the base and on the bottle from age
URANIUM IN GLASS:
Uranium has been used to color glass since the 19th century. Generally, the uranium content varies from trace levels up to 2% by weight.
Uranium glass ceased production due to the strategic importance of uranium during World War II and the subsequent Cold War. Today you can find it in museums, antique shops, or even in our homes!
After this brief introduction, here comes the science. The physical phenomenon that gives rise to that green glow is called fluorescence, and it is not of nuclear origin, but due to the electrons orbiting the uranium nuclei.
Fluorescent materials are able to absorb high-energy photons (gamma rays, X-rays, UV rays, etc.) and subsequently emit part of that energy as photons of different wavelengths, for example within the visible spectrum (green light, blue, etc.).
For gin and tonic lovers: tonic is flavored with a substance called quinine, which is fluorescent. Hence your gin and tonic looks blue under certain lighting conditions.
ess a beautiful collectible siphon for decoration or use
look at the pictures to understand the beauty of this siphon
At SODAPOWER, you can find the most beautiful and rare siphons
we are professionals and issue invoices
buy with no risk and with a warranty.
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 Translateantique turquoise-colored siphon... attention! Uranium crystal glass
precious and very striking siphon, a collectible modernist piece
unique, 100x100 original
it's a siphon from the 1930s made in France (Lyon)
trademarked brand acid-etched
-acid-etched brand legible
uranium glass bottle
lead faucet or head
all 100x100 original
features a striking and highly sought-after curved metal faucet/head
small chips on the base and on the bottle from age
URANIUM IN GLASS:
Uranium has been used to color glass since the 19th century. Generally, the uranium content varies from trace levels up to 2% by weight.
Uranium glass ceased production due to the strategic importance of uranium during World War II and the subsequent Cold War. Today you can find it in museums, antique shops, or even in our homes!
After this brief introduction, here comes the science. The physical phenomenon that gives rise to that green glow is called fluorescence, and it is not of nuclear origin, but due to the electrons orbiting the uranium nuclei.
Fluorescent materials are able to absorb high-energy photons (gamma rays, X-rays, UV rays, etc.) and subsequently emit part of that energy as photons of different wavelengths, for example within the visible spectrum (green light, blue, etc.).
For gin and tonic lovers: tonic is flavored with a substance called quinine, which is fluorescent. Hence your gin and tonic looks blue under certain lighting conditions.
ess a beautiful collectible siphon for decoration or use
look at the pictures to understand the beauty of this siphon
At SODAPOWER, you can find the most beautiful and rare siphons
we are professionals and issue invoices
buy with no risk and with a warranty.
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 TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
France
Material
Glass
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
32 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
Title additional information
Uranium siphon
