Divided Vaseline Glass Relish Dish

This is a vintage divided relish dish crafted from translucent lime-green glass, frequently referred to as Vaseline glass or uranium glass due to its distinctive color and potential fluorescence under UV light. The dish is oval in shape with a scalloped or 'thumbprint' style rim that creates a rippled edge. It features a single molded divider running across the center, splitting the vessel into two equal sections. The base of the interior is decorated with a complex, radiating starburst or sunburst press-cut pattern that catchers the light. In terms of construction, it is pressed glass with significant thickness, indicative of mid-20th-century glassware manufacturing, likely dating from the 1930s to the 1950s. The color is deep and consistent throughout. While no specific maker's marks are visible in the image, the style is reminiscent of American companies like Fenton or Hazel-Atlas. The condition appears fair to good; however, there are numerous visible surface scratches and 'flea bites' consistent with utilitarian use over decades. The glass shows a slight dullness in certain patches which may indicate hard water residue or minor etching. There are no large chips or structural cracks visible from this angle. The craftsmanship shows typical industrial glass molding of the era, with smooth internal transitions and a heavy, stable base.

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