Join me on a trip to Lewes, East Sussex, a town renowned for its wonderful antique shops. While hunting, I stumbled upon two pieces that challenge the common “green glass” stereotype of radioactivity: a rare Blue Uranium glass tray and a luxury Moser ashtray.
For the first time, I’ve also included some footage of my hunt around antique shops, showing the variety of items commonly found, including a very unusual vase.
Watch to see:
The Lewes hunt: Navigating the local antique centers for hidden radioactive gems.
Blue glass: How early 20th-century glassmakers used cobalt to turn yellow uranium glass into a stunning “Blueberry” or “Azure” shade.
Bohemian luxury: A look at the Moser ashtray - dark green uranium glass and the iconic gold band.
Enjoy!
