Edwardian Uranium Glass Spider Brooch spinel The anchor

The anchor

and the larger is likely French based on the design (dated 27th of May 1834)

featuring the intricate applied granular goldwork typical of the style

and one rubies (the rubies and sapphires are French cuts)

It’s perfectly formed and gorgeous

Edwardian Uranium Glass Spider Brooch spinel The anchorDATE: Edwardian, c. 1910 Uranium glass has been produced for thousands of years and, remarkably, actually contains its namesake element, usually in oxide form, making up anywhere between 2% to 25% of its composition. This example displays a striking acid green colour, and under UV light it fluoresces bright green think uranium rod in the opening credits of the Simpsons. The first noted use of uranium glass dates back to a 79AD mosaic found in a Roman