Royal Albert South Pacific Bone China: 53,300 ppm Lead + Cadmium
Royal Albert South Pacific Bone China, Made in England.
When tested with an XRF instrument this dish was positive for lead at 53,300 +/- 1,800 ppm lead & cadmium (Cd) at 36 +/- 13 ppm.
For Context: the amount of lead that is considered toxic in an item intended for children is anything 90 ppm or higher. Vintage dishware is not regulated for total lead content as detectible with an XRF instrument. This dish was also “Non-Detect” (negative) for mercury (Hg) and arsenic (As).
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Have you tested Royal Albert China dishes in Chantilly and Val D’Or patterns for lead and cadmium? These patterns are from the late 1960’s early 70’s. I have these and would like to know if they are safe to use and pass down to my girls.
Thank-you.
I am considering buy a set of Royal Albert dinnerware purchased 20 years ago
I am concerned about level in these dishes before I purchase them. Any information
you have on this would be appreciated. Thank you.
I’m assuming that since these are vinatge and made quite a bit ago that they are not regulated, but what about Royal Albert collections made 90s and 2000s? I was interested in purchasing a new set and I know that they are manufactured in Asia now and not England. Thanks you
I sent Royal Albert a message about 2 years ago asking about lead in their new dishes. They never responded. Really disappointing.
Royal Albert Bone China England teacups made for Canadians probably in the late 1950s-1960s – can we drink tea from these cups which were probably never used. Thanks you!
They likely have unsafe levels of Lead and I would not use them – especially for acidic beverages like coffee or tea. Here’s the whole Royal Albert category on the website – there are only two posts up right now:
https://tamararubin.com/category/royal-albert/
Tamara
Hi, I have the Royal Albert Old Country Roses and was wondering since the middle of the plate is plain white with a boarder of flowers around it does it mean the flowers are the only part that has lead? Since white dishes are more on the safe side.