Art Deco Uranium Glass Butter Dish and Carved Wood - 1930

Art Deco style butter dish or candy box, made of pressed uranium glass with decorative turned wood elements. This piece is a unique example of the combination of industrial and handcrafted materials of the period.

History: Uranium glass, known for its characteristic green fluorescence under UV light, was a prominent technical production in the first half of the 20th century. The design of this piece, with its beaded-edge glass base and handmade wood structure, refers to European artisan production of the interwar period, where functionality met the geometric aesthetics of Art Deco.

Details and Condition:
- Period: 1930s.
- Technique: Pressed glass with uranium dioxide; carved and assembled wood.
- Size: Height: 19 cm (7.48 in). Width: 14 cm (5.51 in). Depth: 22.2 cm (8.74 in).
- Weight: 1220 g (2.69 lb).
- Material: Uranium glass and wood.
- Condition: The glass body is in excellent condition, with no cracks or chips. The wood shows a natural patina and minor signs of wear consistent with age, confirming its authenticity.

Value: High interest item for uranium glass collectors and Art Deco tableware specialists. Its state of conservation makes it suitable for both display and decorative use in period interiors.