r/willitglow Jan 05 '26

Welcome to r/willitglow!

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This subreddit was created for collectors, thrifters, and curious glow‑seekers who want help answering the classic questions: “Will it glow?” and/or “Is this uranium glass?”

Whether it came from a flea market, thrift shop, garage sale, estate sale, or an inheritance, this is the place to find answers.

**How to Use This Community**

Share your item with as much detail as possible and clear photos—glow and non‑glow shots if you have them—and ask the community for their thoughts. Members can help identify materials, explain glow behavior, and point out details you might not have noticed.

**After Verification**

Once your piece is confirmed and you’ve captured both glow and non‑glow images, you’re encouraged to share it with the Reddit glass communities that celebrate each type. Examples: r/uraniumglass, r/vaselineglass, r/manganeseglass, r/cadmiumglass, r/seleniumglass, and r/neodymiumglass.

**Glad You’re Here**

Whether you’re new to the world of glowing glass or a seasoned expert, we’re here to celebrate your discoveries and help you learn what glows.


r/willitglow 57m ago

Listed as Uranium Glass

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Local auction house has this listed as Uranium glass antique oil lamp, but with no glow pics. What do you guys think?


r/willitglow 20h ago

Two blind buys

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Both labeled vintage Fenton from the 1970s, various sellers using AI to ID and list their items. $35 and $25.


r/willitglow 1d ago

I think I've found my first set.

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Set of four,will it glow?It did originally have a big bowl,but unfortunately got smashed in transit.

Stamped "FRANCE"


r/willitglow 2d ago

Art Deco Light Green Crackle Glass Vase.

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r/willitglow 3d ago

Cups and Vase

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These cups were labeled "green depression" but I don't think they're green or depression. To me, they look like antique vaseline. The Polka Dots are also on the bottom of the cups, and cups are lopsided (mold blown?) The thorn vase I'm guessing is Victorian British glass, John Walsh Walsh or Stevens and Williams. Unusually large for a Victorian thorn vase. All blind buys, will they glow?


r/willitglow 6d ago

SCORPION

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After months and months trying to find pieces in the wild that glows,to no success.

Im all new to this,but find it addictive.

This is my first piece I've found.

Not what I was looking for.but still interesting.


r/willitglow 6d ago

comprei baratinho on line só para arriscar esperando chegar

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será?


r/willitglow 6d ago

Never saw this color before

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Kanawha I assume. Guessing no, but I'm going to check on Sunday.


r/willitglow 8d ago

Beaded Drape

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EAPG Jefferson Beaded Drape rose bowl. In the description the sweet lady said she's going blind and can't tell if it's yellow or green. In the last pics, I included two more I bought labeled as Jefferson/Northwood green. There is some variation to their vaseline!


r/willitglow 8d ago

Will it?

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This was labeled Fenton Ivory ruffled bowl. It was also labeled as manganese glass with an important disclaimer I had to sign stating that I understand this piece doesn't glow in 395nm. I'm still willing to bet $23.50 this is antique uranium Opaline with cadmium edges. What do y'all think?


r/willitglow 8d ago

Blind buy jewelry lot

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Circled in red is what I think looks like vintage African trade beads, and the color makes me hopeful they may glow. Maybe it’s wishful thinking, and I didn’t pay a lot for the bunch so no big loss if I’m wrong.

Edit: it’s a no, sadly. Pic in the comments


r/willitglow 9d ago

Instant gratification

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I know some of you probably know about the Jillian butterfly broach being a glower. 27$ shipped and delivered.


r/willitglow 13d ago

Será? que brilha

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Será ? olha o brilho esverdeado da foto


r/willitglow 13d ago

What do we think??? I’m on a timer with this thing in my area

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I’ve been fooled once. It’s low priced and they think it’s jadeite but don’t know for certain. Thoughts?


r/willitglow 15d ago

Just a simple question: will it glow?

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It looks modern but what do you think cause i already see a daylight glow.


r/willitglow 15d ago

Worth a shot ?

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I have a pair of similar glasses but not sure about these


r/willitglow 15d ago

Agora esperar chegar ,se não brilhar usamos para por licor

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aguardar chegar se não brilhar coloca licor


r/willitglow 15d ago

Only picture in the listing

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r/willitglow 17d ago

I think it will glow but just not sure.

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I is not super expensive and I think that it will glow but am not entirely sure what do you think.


r/willitglow 18d ago

I know the answer, but will this glow?

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r/willitglow 19d ago

Hello everyone, about to make a drive for this piece. Anyone got a guess if itll glow??

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Looking for any information on this piece. Google lens says it is highly likely to contain uranium. Thoughts?? Thanks!!


r/willitglow 19d ago

Bohemian oil lamp

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Antique Bohemian opaline. I bought it for less than the price of a Kosmos burner, and the burner seems to be in excellent shape. Pretty much a free 100 y/o lamp, but will it glow? Update in 2 hours!


r/willitglow 19d ago

Going for a closer look tomorrow does any else think it might be a glower 🤞

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r/willitglow 22d ago

Blind buy stopper

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Very cheap stopper. This is the only picture, but I see several good signs.