Vintage Noritake Rosedawn China Saucer (Made in Japan): 933 ppm Lead
Noritake China Saucer: 933 ppm lead (+/- 86 ppm), ND (non-detect) for Hg (mercury), As (arsenic0 & Cd (cadmium)! Most vintage Noritake china I have tested has been positive for high levels of lead.
Tamara’s Grade: “F”
“F” = I would not want to use it in my home, I would (politely) refuse to eat food that you served on it in your home. I would advise you to chuck it. Vintage glazed china with high lead levels has often been found to leach unsafe levels of lead into the food being served in/on it. Drinking coffee from the cup that goes with this saucer would be a definite “no-no” in my book!
Note: the amount of lead that is considered safe in an item intended for children is anything below 90 ppm lead, this is far above 90 ppm lead!
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Just the roses? My Noritake is plain white with gold trim. I also have plain white pfaltzgraf. Perhaps they’re not so bad.
This post is just for this particular piece of china, which I personally have tested. Most vintage china (from the 1990s and before – if you want to call 90s vintage) is high lead. Plain white or not, it doesn’t matter. Look up “White Cermamic” using the search bar on my blog here and you will find many other plain white items of several brands that I have tested.
I finally replaced my Noritake Carmella pattern China after years of searching…it was purchased in 1949….originally….the replacement Co. Offers money back if requested….I looked at your testing….I am torn……???
Added comment from joan winter….Noritaki China about
1940’s made in occupied Japan Carmela pattern…it looks similar to your photos . It has that same
Logo on the back …name and number too.. My original set was without this. But when I ordered thought this was best…I will get a small tester and just check it out…I donot want to increase risks for family or guests..keep up educating even seniors..thank YU. JW
I was going to buy some noritake China, it says 30/31 , can you telk me what that means
I have just bought a set of Noritake N955 from an estate sale. It has blue & brown flowers on it. I believe it was made in the 60s to 70s. Would it have lead in the paint or finish?
Hi Sandy, thanks for commenting. Something that old is likely leaded, but can you send me a picture so I can better evaluate it from afar? TamaraRubin@mac.com
Tamara
Hey!
My mom has a collection of Noritake Ireland China. Nanking #2860 design. 1977-1985 manufacturing date. Any idea as to it’s lead content, or if a home lead test kit could work with it??? Thanks!
Hi Joan! Thank you for commenting. A home kit will likely not work with it and given the age it is likely very high lead. Of course I cannot say for sure – but that’s like a “high period” for heavy use of Lead in china!
Tamara
Agree! I’d love to know if this pattern has lead as well.
I inherited a set of Noritake paisley from 1917-1921. It has many colors including gold and red in the pattern. So I’m assuming it’s high lead. Is it safe to keep for decor?
I have a complete set for 12 of Noritake China Glenbrook pattern 5318 purchased early 1950’s. What is the lead content and how safe is it to eat off of?
Hi Gail, if you cannot find the pattern (or one similar to it) on the blog – I probably have not tested it. Put “Noritake” in the search bar. Here’s how to send a piece in to me for testing: https://tamararubin.com/2019/08/tamara-can-i-send-you-one-of-my-dishes-to-test-for-lead/
Tamara
I knew some colorful china and pottery have high lead such as mt Bauer bowls. I got rid of them. But I have been using Noritake Running Free pattern for years. Can you tell me if it is safe? I am worried about using it, especially with my grandchildren. Thank you.
Hi Marie – if you cannot find the pattern (or one similar to it) on the blog – I probably have not tested it. Put “Noritake” in the search bar. Here’s how to send a piece in to me for testing: https://tamararubin.com/2019/08/tamara-can-i-send-you-one-of-my-dishes-to-test-for-lead/
Tamara
Does Noritake Arizona stoneware and Sharons dream china have lead
Would Noritake Imperial Platinum Pattern have lead in it?
I have a set that is dated 2005 (that’s what box says!)
Hi there,
Any idea if the Noritake Angela Cook ‘n Serve has lead in it? It was made 1959-1977. It’s the casual mid century modern line.
Where/ how do you test for lead?
Thanks!
I inherited a 8 place setting of Noritake Silver Key # 5941. Is it safe to eat and drink from. Does it contain high levels of lead?
Wondering about the lead content in several of my china patterns one of which I just inherited and is quite old named Lazzare by Noritake. I also have some very old flow blue still in storage and an Italian pattern named Blue Carnation. Please let me know if you have any information on the lead content of any of these?
Thank you
Lisa Gibson
Just got back a 12 piece evermore Noritake bone China 9735. From the 1980. Do you know if it has lead.
I inherited 12 place settings of Noritake China number 5675 Goldkin with an N initial on the back and That it was made in Japan. It was probably originally bought in the 1940s or 1950s by my aunt who was married in Japan. Is there a way of telling whether this may have lead in it? Thanks
I have a set if my mom’s Old Noritake Mistery China occupied Japan Border Floral. I guess I can assume that has harmful chemicals and shoud not be used for eating. When I was a child it came out on holidays for famly dinners. So now maybe to trash bin?
Noritake blue haven progressive China. Is it safe from lead?
I have a 12 place setting of Noritake China Rosemont design which was given to me ass a wedding gift 68 years ago. it also has serving bowls to go with it. Could you please tell me how much this would be worth and the lean content. thank you so much
I am thinking of purchasing a dinner service of Noritake Barrymore do you know if this would contain large amounts of lead? It was produced between 1985 and 2006. Hope you can please advise me.
I have a set of Noritake Ivory China, Adagio pattern, purchased in 1977 or 1978. Do you know if this pattern has high amounts of lead?
I inherited Noritake Ireland 3160 Thornton China.
Can you tell me if it is lead safe?
Thanks for posting this! I bought a set of Noritake china 50+ years ago and have not used it often. Like once or twice a year. Still, I’m glad for this info and will destroy it instead of giving it to the Good Will.