Vaseline Glass Hexagonal Pyramid Form Inkwell

This cut Vaseline glass inkwell has six sides with a pen rest on each of the sides. Shaped like a pyramid, it has a hinged faceted lid at the top. Vaseline glass gets its name from its yellow-green hue, which resembles the original formula of Vaseline. The unique color of Vaseline glass is attributed to the presence of a small amount of uranium in the glass composition. This uranium content causes the glass to fluoresce under ultraviolet (UV) light, particularly blacklight. When you shine a UV light on Vaseline glass, it emits a neon green glow—a characteristic feature that sets it apart.