Uranium Glass Flower Frog Small Bud Vase Size Dated 1916

Small Uranium glass flower frog made in or around 1916 for assistance in flower arranging. This small domed frog, perfect size for a bud vase, was made of Uranium glass which fluoresces bright glowing green under ultraviolet (black) light.

The glass was created with Uranium to produce green colored glass at a time before Uranium was used for weapons. US production of Uranium glass ceased during World War II due to the US government’s confiscation of uranium supplies, and did not resume until 1958. After 1958, most Uranium glass objects were small figurines or reproductions of earlier antique forms. Read more about Uranium Glass.

It is important the measurement of the flower frog match your intended use. This Uranium glass flower frog was designed to sit upon the rim of your vase, allowing the flower stems to be inserted through the open holes reaching down into the water . It can be placed in the base of a bowl if you’d like, as the rim will not prevent it, but it was specifically designed to float above the base of the vessel.

The smaller flower frogs are harder to find and they produce a lovely display when placing floral stems in bud vases. This small frog measures 2¾” in diameter on the top and 2½” wide beneath the rim, tapering down to a 2″ wide base. The opening of your flower vase must be 2¼” to 2½” wide. The 6-hole dome will sit ¾” above the vase rim. It is in perfect condition and marked ‘PAT’D. APRIL 11 1916’.

Most agree these helpful flower arranging tools were called ‘flower frogs’ because they sit in water, like a frog. Flower frogs became widely popular in the US during the early 1900’s for use in flower arranging. The form and function was replaced In the mid 1950’s by a water-absorbent foam, stopping the development of glass flower frogs.

Glass flower frogs of yesteryear are a better choice than modern foam as they are re-usable, sturdy, collectible and beautiful in their own way. Click here to learn how to use flower frogs.

Retro Art Glass has a wide variety of flower frogs available, including more made with Uranium, click here to view the selection.