18th Century sailing ship heavy Uranium glass nautical decor ashtray

 Early blue Uranium glass full-rigged sailing ship ashtray. SOLD

This big old relic weighs 5.5 lbs.  Beautiful, thick, dark ocean blue glass lights up in a very bright glowing greenish yellow under blacklight (image 3). The extreme brightness of the green glow under blacklight indicates that uranium was used in the glass recipe.

Glassmakers used Uranium on this continent and in Europe from the mid 1600s up through the 1920s and again in the 1950s to present.  Uranium was confiscated during World War II, hence the lack of production during that period.

A full rigged ship, usually referred to as a "frigate" is a sailing vessel with three or more masts.  The ship represented here appears to be from the 18th or early 19th century.

This old ashtray has heavy bottom-wear. Bottom-wear is caused by surface friction over the years.  It is marked by maker or artist "JC" (or perhaps it is the name of the ship depicted). We were unable to locate information on the mark.  We do believe this ashtray is at least 80 years old, perhaps much older.

In excellent condition!  No chips or cracks.  Glass was mold pressed with raised decor, might be sandwich glass. Measures 8" wide, 2" tall.  Will accomodate cigars.

Perfect for the nautical enthusiast.  Lovely curiosity on the beach house deck.  Big, heavy ashtray is perfect for outdoors and parties.

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