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Antique Uranium Custard Glass Souvenir Miniature Creamer Chicago Masonic Temple For Sale
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Antique Uranium Custard Glass Souvenir Miniature Creamer Chicago Masonic Temple:
$65.00
Overview & Identification Offered is a charming antique souvenir miniature pitcher crafted from vibrant uranium custard glass. This piece features a crisp black transfer image of the iconic Chicago Masonic Temple on one side, paired with a delicate hand-painted red rose floral motif on the reverse. Enhanced with beaded molding around the base and worn gold gilt trim along the rim, it glows brilliantly under ultraviolet (UV) light. Historical Context The Chicago Masonic Temple:Completed in 1892, the Chicago Masonic Temple was a monumental 21-story skyscraper designed by Burnham and Root. At the time of its construction, it was one of the tallest buildings in the world and served as a major architectural marvel and tourist attraction, drawing visitors from across the country who purchased souvenir items like this. Uranium Custard Glass:Popular in late Victorian and turn-of-the-century glassware production, manufacturers frequently used uranium oxide to achieve the signature opaque yellowish-green \"custard\" color and bright glow under UV light.
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