Vaseline Glass Pyramid Inkwell

This inkwell is crafted from Vaseline (uranium) glass and formed into a pyramid shape. It features hand-painted decorations.

Detailed Description (Revised):

• Material: Vaseline (uranium) glass.
• Form:
  • Pyramid Shape: The inkwell is formed into a classic pyramid shape with a square base and four triangular sides.
  • Hinged Top: The top third of the pyramid is hinged, allowing it to open and reveal the ink reservoir.
• Color:
  • Vaseline Glass Hue: The glass exhibits the characteristic yellowish-green color of Vaseline glass, which is due to the presence of uranium oxide.
• Decoration:
  • Hand-Painted Motifs: The inkwell is decorated with hand-painted motifs.
  • Butterfly: One side features a hand-painted butterfly with detailed wings and body.
  • Floral Sprays: Each side is decorated with hand-painted floral sprays or leafy designs.
• Characteristics:
  • Uranium Glow: Vaseline glass is known for its distinctive glow under ultraviolet (UV) light due to the presence of uranium oxide.

Vaseline Glass:

• Uranium Oxide: Vaseline glass, also known as uranium glass, is a type of glass that contains uranium oxide, typically added as a coloring agent.
• Color and Glow: The uranium oxide gives the glass its characteristic yellowish-green color and its ability to fluoresce or glow under UV light.
• Production Period: Vaseline glass was primarily produced from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century, with peak popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.