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RARE ANTIQUE 1880s RICHARDS & HARTLEY MIKADO URANIUM GLASS CENTERPIECE COMPOTELARGE 8½\" DIAMETER × 7½\" TALL | EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION | BRILLIANT UV GLOW (under 365nm UV blacklight)An extraordinary piece of Victorian glass history!Offered for your consideration is this magnificent antique Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) pedestal centerpiece compote, manufactured by Richards & Hartley circa 1885, featuring the highly collectible No. 99 Mikado pattern, also known as Daisy & Button with Crossbar.This impressive, oversized centerpiece showcases beautifully detailed geometric crossbars, intricate daisy-and-button starbursts, an ornate scalloped rim, and a richly patterned pedestal base.The delicate pale-yellow vaseline glass takes on a beautiful yellow-green appearance in natural sunlight and transforms into an absolutely spectacular electric neon-green glow under UV/blacklight!DETAILS & MEASUREMENTS* Manufacturer: Richards & Hartley
* Pattern: No. 99 Mikado / Daisy & Button with Crossbar
* Age: Circa 1880s – Victorian Era
* Glass Type: Antique Uranium / Vaseline Glass
* Style: Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG)
* Diameter: Approximately 8½ inches
* Height: Approximately 7½ inches
* UV Reactive: YES – Brilliant, intense green fluorescenceEXCEPTIONAL ANTIQUE CONDITIONThis remarkable compote has survived approximately 140 years in beautifully preserved condition!* No chips or cracks observed
* No flea bites or roughness noted along the ornate scalloped rim
* Beautifully preserved pedestal and patterned base
* Crisp, intricate pressed-glass detailing
* Stunning clarity and brilliant UV fluorescencePeriod-appropriate manufacturing characteristics, including factory straw marks and cooling lines, are present, consistent with antique pressed glass.Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and show the actual piece you will receive.A STUNNING VICTORIAN COLLECTOR\'S CENTERPIECEThis is not your ordinary small uranium glass candy dish! Measuring an impressive 8½ inches across and standing 7½ inches tall, this substantial pedestal compote makes a spectacular display piece.Its combination of impressive size, ornate Victorian craftsmanship, intricate pattern work, and breathtaking UV fluorescence makes it a wonderful addition to an antique EAPG, vaseline glass, or uranium glass collection.Whether displayed in natural sunlight or illuminated in a UV collection cabinet, this centerpiece is truly eye-catching.SHIPPING & PACKAGINGYour antique glass compote will be meticulously wrapped, securely cushioned, and shipped in a medicine cooler for protection during transit. Shipping insurance will be included.A BEAUTIFUL OPPORTUNITY TO ADD A LARGE, HISTORIC VICTORIAN URANIUM GLASS CENTERPIECE TO YOUR COLLECTION!
