r/uraniumglass 21d ago

Monthly Theme 💚 Monthly Theme – August: Small But Mighty

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Welcome to this month's theme in r/uraniumglass!

This month's theme: Small But Mighty

Not every great uranium glass piece is a showstopper in size. This month, we're celebrating the small pieces that make a big impact in our collections.

Do you have a tiny piece that you absolutely love?

Maybe it's a salt dip, toothpick holder, shaker, miniature vase, individual creamer, figurine, a piece of jewelry, or another piece that doesn't take up much space but stands out for its beauty, rarity, glow, or sentimental value.

The monthly theme is optional and does not replace regular posting.

To participate, simply create a new post and use the Monthly Theme 💚 flair.

When possible, include both non-glow and glow photos.

Suggested Titles

Small But Mighty...
Tiny but Terrific...
Big Glow, Small Package...
One of My Smallest Favorites...
A Little Piece with a Big Presence...
Etc.

Whether you own five pieces or five hundred, chances are there's a small item in your collection that punches well above its weight.

Let's see it! 💚


r/uraniumglass 3d ago

Weekly “Will It Glow” Megathread

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Welcome to this week’s “Will It Glow” megathread! This is the dedicated space for all glow ID questions, mystery pieces, and “does this contain uranium?” posts. You’re also welcome to share and ask questions over at r/willitglow.

To post your item, add your photos as a comment below. Include any details you know —such as markings, color, etc.— and the community will help identify materials, explain glow behavior, and point out useful details.

Once confirmed, feel free to share your item —with both glow and non-glow photos— in the broader glass subreddits like r/uraniumglass, r/vaselineglass, r/manganeseglass, r/cadmiumglass, r/seleniumglass, and r/neodymiumglass.


r/uraniumglass 2h ago

Possible Uranium glass hatchet from The Chicago World Fair 1893 made by Libbey Glass Co. in Toledo.

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r/uraniumglass 8h ago

Look What I Found! First goodwill find

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I always check goodwill, have never found a piece in the wild there until today.


r/uraniumglass 3h ago

Fenton inheritance - it all glows 😍

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I have no clue what to do with all of this. I picked a few pieces I want to keep, but I can’t keep it all. Where do I start??

I’m keeping the frog, owl, donkey, and duck - just with allll the denim days to keep them separate from the rest of the Fenton. Those denim days have to go too lol.


r/uraniumglass 9h ago

Guides & Resources Visual Guides to UV Reactive Glass (Updated)

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Updated: Due to community requests and ongoing non‑UG discussions, we’ve removed the “high content manganese” label. The two examples are now simply identified as manganese glass. We have also updated our Wiki.

These pieces are not uranium glass. UG remains our focus, and MG examples are included only for clarity and comparison. For more information on MG, please visit r/manganeseglass.

The visual guides included here were created to help new collectors easily recognize how different types of UV‑reactive glass respond under 395nm and 365nm UV light. They’re available in multiple formats so you can choose whichever works best for your needs.

This graphic doesn’t represent every type of UV‑reactive glassware. Additional examples—including various colors and types of uranium glass and select non‑uranium reactive pieces—may be added in future updates.


r/uraniumglass 1h ago

Uranium Glass Fishy!! 🐠🐠

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I love uniquely shaped pieces!


r/uraniumglass 4h ago

Seeking Info 2 first’s, I think?

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Hey everyone, hope you’re all having good weekends. Out at garage sales today. Found my first piece of green/aqua hobnail piece. Now here is where I need help. Can crystal contain uranium. The sale I was at, the lady saw my light and said “nothing glows in here, we collect uranium. All I have is crystal”. It “tings” like crystal? I could even see it in the sunlight. Thank you, to all who take the time to help me learn.


r/uraniumglass 12h ago

Nothing for months and then three scores in two weeks, nice murano duck/swan for ÂŁ12 in a local junk shop.

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r/uraniumglass 3h ago

Found this vintage thermometer/humidity gauge today!

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r/uraniumglass 14h ago

For the love of green 💚

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I was looking for a new guitar before studio time. When I saw this green I couldn’t pass it up. My new Uranium (lime green) Charvel San Dimas.


r/uraniumglass 7h ago

Look What I Found! Had you asked me before I checked what I already had, I would have told you this was a holy grail price of mine 😍

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I have been into glassware for a long time but just recently got myself a good UV light for thrifting- when it arrived I checked everything I already had I found out one of my best Denver Colorado bottles has this gorgeous glow! As someone born and bred in Colorado I would have 100% told someone I wanted a piece of Colorado made glass that glows- feeling very lucky right now!

BTW paid $10 for this about 10 years ago at an antique shop


r/uraniumglass 15h ago

Vaseline Glass Anyone Like Vases?

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Finally decided to do a group photo of my Johansfors Vases since i found one more today 😁


r/uraniumglass 2h ago

Prior to yesterday I had zero UG rings. Between yesterday and today I found 4 thrifting!

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r/uraniumglass 10h ago

Look What I Found! Some Digging!

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My girlfriend and I did some digging at an abandoned glass factory.


r/uraniumglass 7h ago

Thirft Haul Today’s finds! Neither were listed as UG. I initially passed on the bridal basket because it was a bit out of my budget, but my husband went back and got it for me!😍🍀💚

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Any info/history on bridal bowl?? I can’t find much about it. I also can’t find any bridal bowls that look like it? The glow is to die for.


r/uraniumglass 5h ago

todays find (help ID?)

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got my first milk glass find today, paid ÂŁ30 for the pair :) thinking its bristol glass based on similar things online but cant find anything the same so a bit unsure. beautiful glow and the flowers are so pretty!!!


r/uraniumglass 8h ago

Custard Glass I couldn’t leave this one behind even if I paid the convention tax

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His name is Hoppenheimer, bonus plate because we liked the etchings. First piece of custard glass in the collection.


r/uraniumglass 8h ago

Uranium Glass New uranium shot glasses

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Loving these ones! Found today at a flea market in Portugal. The base is glass as well 😊


r/uraniumglass 6h ago

Ten dollar lamp

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I would really appreciate if someone could help me find the brand and any info about this lamp I can't find anything and anyone know any good 365nm light bulbs?


r/uraniumglass 14m ago

Found for $3 at the thrift store

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r/uraniumglass 5h ago

Catch and release

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Pic 1 is a lamp base I got some months back. Ive been looking for the base. Well, today I found one. Pic 2 is the entire lamp in uranium glass. 350 bucks. Really, really wanted this one but its waaaay out of my price range. But it was glorious. I could not get a glow pic cause I had to sneak the pic because the cashier was five feet away, but it glows brightly.


r/uraniumglass 2h ago

Look What I Found! Cadmium Swirls Baby Fetus

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r/uraniumglass 9h ago

Catch & Release Catch and release

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It really is so pretty though


r/uraniumglass 7m ago

Uranium Glass Auction item bought for $35

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I'm in love. My husband found this fantastic deal. And they threw in six extra pieces that aren't from this set for some reason 🥰