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Large antique L.E. Smith Uranium glass flower frog was made in the 1920’s to 1930’s for assistance in flower arranging. The surface of the frog dome has little squiggly lines resembling hay. 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.
This L.E. Smith Uranium glass flower frog was designed to sit upon the rim of your flower bowl or 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 or vase 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 L.E. Smith frog measures 4½” in diameter. The base is 4″ wide. Your flower vessel must have an 4″ wide opening for the frog to sit upon the rim. The frog has 16 holes. It is in perfect condition.
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.
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Beautiful vintage amber glass horse bookends by LE Smith.
Vintage glass horse bookends in lovely amber. The thick caramel colored glass changes in intensity according to the varying thickness of the glass and the lighting conditions, much like the real amber gem.
Heavy glass bookends. Each weigh just over 3 lbs. Measure 8″ tall, 5″ long and 3″ wide. Shown with large books in images.
Made by mold in the 1940’s by L.E. Smith and Fostoria, both major glass makers of the time.
See image 2; there are two trapped air bubbles within the glass on the bases. This is expected with hand-made Depression era glass.
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$35.00Dual size retro candle holder by L.E. Smith circa 1950’s to to 1970’s.
We’ve seen this form attributed to Scandinavian glass or Blenko (American) because of the organic decor and style, but it was made by L.E. Smith, a long-lived American glass house that competed for the glass decor market during the mid-20th century.
We know it is by L.E. Smith because one was found with the maker’s label still attached (image 4 shows the original label). The candle holder offered here does not have its original label.
It is in excellent condition. Made with a 2-part upper and lower mold. Measures 3″ tall, 4.5″ wide. Weighs 1.25 lbs.
This handy authentic retro candle holder is reversible. You can use a large votive candle, or turn it over to accommodate 3 tapers candles.