Add a touch of retro charm to your home decor with this rare find vintage Hazel Atlas Depression Glass "Candy Dish" with lid.
Crafted by the Hazel Atlas company in the United States between 1930 and 1936 when this pattern was discontinued. This charming green depression glass candy dish gets its unique and alluring green color thanks to the uranium oxide used in its creation. The candy dish features a beautiful Shamrock cloverleaf pattern and comes complete with a lid.
This rare find will surely be a standout piece in your collection. Plus, it even glows under UV/black light, adding an extra element of intrigue to its captivating design.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to own a true vintage gem for your home.
Pre-loved and in excellent condition.
4.5" (H) x 4.875" (Diam.)
Vintage Hazel Atlas Depression Glass Candy Dish Rare Find for Home Decor
Uranium glass is glass that has had uranium added to it before melting to create colours. Typically, pieces are made with low levels of uranium, meaning anywhere from trace amounts to 2%. However, some pieces have been found to be made up of 25% uranium.
The uranium was added for the fluorescent effect it created. It soon became incredibly popular and started to be manufactured across Europe and North America.
Most uranium glass is decorative, tableware or household items, with many pieces looking like carnival glass. Uranium glass bowls are particularly popular.
The manufacture of uranium glass dropped dramatically in the 1940s as a result of the Second World War, which saw the availability of uranium fall.
The fact that the glass contains uranium has led many people to wonder if uranium glass is dangerous. However, as the amounts of uranium used in each piece are typically very low, it is safe to have in your home so long as it is used and handled correctly.
Uranium glass is considered to be radioactive, but the level of radioactivity is very low. This generally means that there are no negative health impacts when you handle the glass correctly. In fact, a report published by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 2001 stated that uranium glass is considered to be safer than household electronics.
Despite this, it is recommended that you avoid eating or drinking out of uranium glass objects, as you can end up ingesting small fragments of radioactive material.
Common Sense
I, as the store owner, have this beautiful item in my home on display while it waits for its forever home. While I wouldn't keep candy in it, nor eat or drink from it, I do have it in our china hutch.
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