Siphon - Uranium crystal siphon
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Uranium glass siphon, 30 cm high with a 10 x 10 cm base, made in Spain in the 1930s–1940s from glass, in good used condition with small signs of aging and imperfections, featuring a lead head/monkey spout.
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Old siphon, bluish-green color... Attention! Made of uranium glass.
beautiful and very striking siphon, modernist collector's item
Singular pyramidal model, 100x100 original.
It's a 1930s siphon made in Spain (small crack on the back part, see photos).
mark very legible with acid
uranium glass bottle
Head or lead faucet
pyramidal shape
-all 100% 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.
Uranium in Glass
Uranium has been used to color glass since the 19th century. Typically, the proportion of uranium varies between trace levels and 2% by weight.
Uranium glass ceased to be produced 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, let's move on to science. The physical phenomenon that causes that green glow is known as FLUORESCENCE, and it is not of nuclear origin; rather, it is due to electrons orbiting 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 in the form of photons of different wavelengths, for example, within the visible spectrum (green light, blue, etc.).
For gin tonic lovers: Tonic water is flavored with a substance called quinine, which is fluorescent. That’s why your gin tonic appears blue under certain lighting conditions.
It's a beautiful collectible siphon for decorating or using.
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, bluish-green color... Attention! Made of uranium glass.
beautiful and very striking siphon, modernist collector's item
Singular pyramidal model, 100x100 original.
It's a 1930s siphon made in Spain (small crack on the back part, see photos).
mark very legible with acid
uranium glass bottle
Head or lead faucet
pyramidal shape
-all 100% 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.
Uranium in Glass
Uranium has been used to color glass since the 19th century. Typically, the proportion of uranium varies between trace levels and 2% by weight.
Uranium glass ceased to be produced 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, let's move on to science. The physical phenomenon that causes that green glow is known as FLUORESCENCE, and it is not of nuclear origin; rather, it is due to electrons orbiting 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 in the form of photons of different wavelengths, for example, within the visible spectrum (green light, blue, etc.).
For gin tonic lovers: Tonic water is flavored with a substance called quinine, which is fluorescent. That’s why your gin tonic appears blue under certain lighting conditions.
It's a beautiful collectible siphon for decorating or using.
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 TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
Spain
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
