Lot (9) rare Vintage Czech Vaseline Uranium crystal Art glass bangles hoops

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Lot (9) rare Vintage Czech Vaseline Uranium crystal Art glass bangles hoops Description Lot (9) Vintage Czech Bohemian vaseline uranium art glass bangles hoops.� These glow beautifully under UV black light due to the radioactive content of the glass caused by the addition of low levels of Uranium. Please note, the radiation levels are harmless and similar to background levels. /wiki/Uranium_glass Primarily these pieces were made for export to India as ritual items and ornaments. Sybille Jargstorf describes these bangles in the book - Heritage of Bohemia on page 126. Great for any jewelry project, ribbon decoration, chain connectors, christmas ornaments, home decor or napkin rings. Please make sure with measurement if these pieces are good for your project or object. � � Northern Bohemia circa 1900-20´s Size: 6.2 c m or 2.5 inches internal diameter approx Material: Glass Condition: authentic vintage condition, never used these were found originally packed, marked Bernstein.� Quantity: 9 rings Note - these bangles are not large enough to be worn on the wrist The Czech bangle industry started in 1850 with highly sophisticated ornate bangles. Lampworked bangles, made from patterned canes were first created around 1908. The procedure of making those wound bangles was considerably simplified after World war 1: the reheated cane was read more

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