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These are only a part of my collection....I got the one in the front years ago as my first ebay purchase...I had no idea what it was at the time, I just knew it was pretty. I've since learned it's vaseline/uranium glass...maybe Murano, maybe not, no one has been able to tell me...but i love it all the same. I have only seen one other like it, and not in this color. - Amber
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Murano and Italian Art GlassWhen people talk about Italian art glass, they are usually referring to the…
Vaseline GlassAlso known as uranium glass, vaseline glass glows bright green under ultrav…
Nice collection of ashtrays, I also love ashtrays and have a small collection myself. But only one in uranium glass and it is pretty beat up. I agree it looks like Murano but there are so many studio art glass companies it is hard to tell without the foil lable that would have been on it. Really admire your collection. Hope to see more and hear more detail on the pieces that you have in the future.
A lot of Canadian Glass Makers made this type of Glass...like Chalet, Altaglass, to name a few. If you look up these names, you will find others. RER (LOUMANAL)