Glassware collectors the world over are in tune to the varied and beautiful collections of glass that define certain generations. Glassware lines can actually act as a historical timeline, as we see the lines and colors metamorphose to reflect the changing times. There are glassware collections for all tastes and budgets running from the conservative and clear to the funky and colorful.
One such colorful line of glassware and one that receives quite a bit of attention by collectors is green glassware. Green glassware began to be produced in the 1830s; glass blowers achieved the green glasswares distinctive color by adding uranium during the production process. Also known as Vaseline glass, green glassware while green is color is transparent. Consumers were intrigued by the unique collection and its popularity soared.
Of course the possible health effects of eating and drinking from glassware made of uranium did not go unnoticed. Researchers concluded that the levels of uranium present in the green glassware did not warrant much concern. However, later research yielded different results; it was found that water glasses made from green glassware did pose risk...
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