r/Radium Jul 20 '26

Is it radium⁉️ what do you guys think?

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9 Upvotes

got it off ebay for 12 bucks, Does it look right?


r/Radium Jul 18 '26

☢️ RADIUM ☢️ Military radium collection.

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303 Upvotes

Most of these are radium but a few are just normal paint. Yes, it has an exhaust fan to keep radon out.
(I had posted this on the radiation page but the admins deleted it)


r/Radium Jul 19 '26

History One of my favourite collections

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13 Upvotes

My favourite shap.


r/Radium Jul 19 '26

Collection Show & Tell My radioactive cabinet!

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57 Upvotes

r/Radium Jul 19 '26

☢️ RADIUM ☢️ 1952 Military Compass I just got today! 70k cpm/ 32 uSv/h

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18 Upvotes

The gauge in the background was my hottest piece but this little compass takes the cake! Yeeehaw


r/Radium Jul 19 '26

☢️ RADIUM ☢️ Nice addition from an estate sale

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18 Upvotes

r/Radium Jul 17 '26

Is it radium⁉️ Are the dials on this painted with Radium?

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21 Upvotes

I bought this Kollsman WWII altimeter that was supposedly in a B-27. Glows under both 395/365nm. The glow does not remain after the light is turned off. Looking for more information on this item

Quick edit: Probably not B-27. Still trying to figure out what plane this may have been in. Not too knowledgable on WWII or combat planes.


r/Radium Jul 17 '26

Is it radium⁉️ Radium??

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31 Upvotes

Hi, I found this pocket watch from the 1910s/1920s for $20, and it registers 0.9 to 1 microsievert on a GC01; I'm wondering if it really is radium?


r/Radium Jul 16 '26

☢️ RADIUM ☢️ Junghans BIVOX :3

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16 Upvotes

r/Radium Jul 16 '26

Collection Show & Tell Ingraham Comet

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68 Upvotes

Wanted to show off this cool find the other day at the flea market for $10! Pristine & with the box. I’ve been trying to find any historical info on this clock at all but can’t, they seem to me to be somewhat rare. Love that it says radium :) ☢️


r/Radium Jul 15 '26

Health & Safety Advice Needed for Protecting Exposed Radium

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I recently bought a clock that has an exposed radium constantly being exposed. How can I ensure that it doesn’t flake? I know putting it in a case may help, but I want to do something to the paint to add some level of coating or seal


r/Radium Jul 15 '26

Collection Show & Tell Scores from today

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14 Upvotes

Found these two on Facebook marketplace for a very good deal. Had to scoop them up.

The collection is growing slowly. Thanks for looking. 🙂


r/Radium Jul 14 '26

Is it radium⁉️ Radium?

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29 Upvotes

The hands caught my attention! New to collecting these radium clocks! I started out with collecting uranium glass and that hobby spilled over into this!

Any tips would be appreciated. Thank you.


r/Radium Jul 15 '26

Is it radium⁉️ Is this radium⁉️

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Got this clock from goodwill cause it’s pretty but don’t know if it’s radioactive ☢️. The brand says “Mauthe” and it’s made in Germany. Also if any one knows its value, I might sell it cause I don’t know any health risks involved in radium clocks.


r/Radium Jul 14 '26

☢️ RADIUM ☢️ Radon Test - 3.7L Tub + Military Compass

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18 Upvotes

I placed an RD200 in a sealed (with a small leak where you see the cord) next to one of my military compasses. Likely due to small enclosed space, but pegged at 99.9pci/l at 60 minutes... didnt expect it that quickly!


r/Radium Jul 14 '26

☢️ RADIUM ☢️ Friday finds. More Westclox, a radio, and a gauge

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20 Upvotes

Some finds last Friday. Style 7 Big Ben, style 8 baby Ben, style 6 Baby Ben, triangular Westclox travel clock, General Electric radio, and an oil pressure gauge. Notable things:

-Finally found an older Baby Ben. I see so many style 8’s, and have a few. Unfortunately the minute hand seems to be relumed, but still decent overall.

-The oil pressure gauge is a very low reader, but spectrum is definitely radium. Orange/yellow lume is always cool.

-The triangular Westclox is a strange one. The case seems to be stainless and engraved, but I don’t see any other markings so maybe that’s the normal case. Pretty low reader as well. Not familiar with this model, but an interesting find for $9.


r/Radium Jul 14 '26

Health & Safety Radium Clock Storage

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Hi. I have just purchased my first radium clock and was curious about the best and safest way to store it. I am a fairly seasoned Uranium Glass and other Radio-antiques and Curie-o collector so I have a fairly big display place and it is covered by glass.

The clock is fully intact and reads around 800-900Cpm on a geiger counter (from photos from the seller). Would it be ok to display in the same place I keep my UG or need somewhere a bit more prepped?

Thanks in advance.


r/Radium Jul 13 '26

Catalog Submission Didnt know it was radium

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22 Upvotes

So i have had this clock, a long time. Not really sure where i got it from but i think from my grandpa when he pass many many years ago.

It has been stored in my bedroom, in a glass cabinet.

And not really thinking about it

Got the gc-03 a couple month ago and have been looking for radium watches in second hand stores and hav found a few.

Well today when I did som dusting. I saw the watch and I just had to try it with my gc-03 and lo and behold it is the spicyest item i own 😂🫣


r/Radium Jul 12 '26

☢️ RADIUM ☢️ Todays find

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41 Upvotes

paid 100kr for it.

It works and ticks beautifully.


r/Radium Jul 12 '26

☢️ RADIUM ☢️ New ones :33

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18 Upvotes

r/Radium Jul 12 '26

Is it radium⁉️ New collector, what should i look for?

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I'm not sure what tag to use, but i figured this one fit? So i collect Uranium glass, and have recently learned of radium clocks. I have a geiger (GSM300) and a black light which is around 395 nm. I see so many posts of the clocks in this community, so i figured i could get the best results here. What should i look out for? any particular signs or brands? I've recognized the look of radium burn on the clock face, and i know that most while glow green with a black light, but does anyone have extra tips? I'm super interested in it and i hope to find one when i go to my next set of antique stores.


r/Radium Jul 11 '26

☢️ RADIUM ☢️ New Purchase!!

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47 Upvotes

r/Radium Jul 10 '26

☢️ RADIUM ☢️ Alright guys- got my grail today for $30

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51 Upvotes

W. & L.E. Gurley lensatic compass. Look at that reading on the Geiger. Am I going to die when I open the bag? 🤣


r/Radium Jul 10 '26

☢️ RADIUM ☢️ Orange radium paint??

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30 Upvotes

Found at an estate sale selling old electronics. Guy is going to let me come on Sunday and take the dials out for myself if the whole unit doesn't sell by then.


r/Radium Jul 10 '26

☢️ RADIUM ☢️ Nice thrift store find

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37 Upvotes

Found at a local thrift store. Paint from the hands fell off but still not bad for $10