Chantilly Uranium Plate

An 8-inch Indiana Glass 'Chantilly' pattern uranium glass plate.

Uranium glass, often referred to as Vaseline glass, is a type of glass containing a small amount of uranium, which gives it a distinctive green color and causes it to fluoresce brightly under ultraviolet light. This glass was popular in the late 19th and early to mid-20th centuries for its unique aesthetic qualities and perceived novelty. The Indiana Glass Company produced many popular pressed glass patterns, including the 'Chantilly' pattern. This pattern is characterized by its intricate floral and scrollwork designs, often featuring a hobnail or beaded rim. 'Chantilly' was produced in various colors, with clear and uranium glass being among the more collectible variations, appealing to collectors of both depression glass and uranium glass.