Uranium Colorful Striped Band Drinking Glasses

Uranium glass, also known as Vaseline glass, is a type of glass made with uranium oxide, which gives it a distinctive fluorescent green color under ultraviolet (UV) light. This glass was popular in the late 19th and early to mid-20th centuries for its unique aesthetic properties and was often used for tableware, decorative items, and even jewelry. The amount of uranium oxide used is typically very small, making the glass safe for everyday use, though it does possess a slight radioactivity. These particular glasses feature colorful bands, a common decorative style for glassware from the mid-20th century, often associated with the Atomic Age or Mid-Century Modern design. The combination of uranium glass and vibrant stripes makes them more unique, bc Anchor Hocking and Hazel Atlas made similar cups but in clear glass. These glasses have no signature and the colored bands are worn after use.

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• Listed Apr 13, 2026