Edwardian Uranium Glass Spider Brooch shakudo and dates from circa 1890

and dates from circa 1890

There are fittings to the back that can be unscrewed allowing each of the gemset segments to move freely (swipe right to see)

The chain comprises belcher links

quickly gaining notoriety off the back of its fine evening bags made from hand-joined metal rings

Edwardian Uranium Glass Spider Brooch shakudo and dates from circa 1890DATE: 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