Edwardian Uranium Glass Spider Brooch shakudo and dates from circa 1890

and dates from circa 1890

since Georgian times to invite a chimney sweep to your wedding for good luck - indeed when Queen Elizabeth II married Prince Philip a chimney sweep was ushered into Buckingham Palace and the Prince was seen to shake his hand

) Wearable as a simple pendant

The chain comprises belcher links

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