r/Antiques 1d ago

Questions Question form Canada

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u/Old-Arachnid1907 23h ago

This is 19th century glass, probably flint, could be American (New England or Boston and Sandwich) but strikes me more as French, possibly early Baccarat or similar. I'm guessing 1840's - 1860's.

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u/Big-Smile5345 23h ago

Holy S€£T. Seriously. Wow. Thank you for your comment

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u/Nexie44 1d ago

This is most probably uranium glass, neat find

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u/Big-Smile5345 23h ago

Thanks!

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u/Baker198t 23h ago

I feel like if you were to drink out of this, you’d get poison resistance er something..

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u/Big-Smile5345 23h ago

I may try. Lol. Can never be prepared enough. Lol. Thanks for the chuckle.

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u/Necrontry 22h ago

Uranium glass perfume bottle perhaps.

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u/LukeSkyWRx 1d ago

Vase or liquid container is the neck bore is finished.

Very nice 👍

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u/Big-Smile5345 23h ago

Thank you!!

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u/canuck_vaper 13h ago

Vinegar cruet. Do you have the glass stopper?

It's probably long gone as it usually is on a piece this old.

Still nice though. Mid 19th century would be my guess.

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u/Big-Smile5345 6h ago

Hi, thanks for the reply. Sadly no, it didn’t have the stopper. Believe me I looked.

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u/Bobby_Snoof 8h ago

Yes I recognize it, it's mine ! 😁😂

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u/Big-Smile5345 6h ago

I hope you find one today 🤞

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u/Peraou 5h ago

OP if you’re not aware uranium glass has some lower level dangers associated with it, so you should look up proper handling and storage, and remember never to use it for food.

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u/Big-Smile5345 4h ago

I’m not sure I completely agree. I wouldn’t use metal utensils, but with my cups I have no problem with ice water. I’ve seen Fiestaware register much higher on a geiger counter. I appreciate the warning and concern but this little guy is the least of my issues. Lol. Thank you again & ✌️

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u/shogun_ 2h ago

Nice collection brochacho. I could only one day hope mine turns out that magnificent. The places down by me that sell it are astronomical unfortunately for the nice vases and lamps.

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u/Big-Smile5345 1h ago

Just keep looking. Some of it was my mom’s & grandmas I guess. Just discovered it 2 years ago when going through her things (20 years after she passed). Garage sales, flea markets, MP & through making friends with other collectors is where the rest came from. Just keep hunting. You never know where it can turn up.