Introduction
For each post I write, there are category keyword tabs at the top of the post. Each of those words is a link to the category, and you can get to that category overview (to see all of the posts in that category) anytime, by clicking on any of those words. I am working on writing summary posts for each category (like this one), so my readers will be able to see all of my posts written for some of the more popular categories on my blog, easily (at a glance). This is my first attempt at this, so feedback is welcome. Please let me know if these summary posts are helpful. Thank you!
And without further ado… my Lenox china-related posts (each numbered line below is a link to a post with photos and more information, including – in most posts – XRF test results for the item discussed):
- 1957-1969 – Jewel by Lenox China: 146,700 ppm Lead.
- 1994 – Lenox Dimension Collection Eternal China: 349,000 ppm Lead
- 2010 – Lenox Opal Innocence: 68 ppm Lead.
- 2013 – Lenox Opel Innocence: Lead-free.
- Casual Images By Lenox, Rose Garden: 20,800 ppm Lead.
- Lenox Temper-Ware Fall Bounty: 172,200 ppm Lead.
- Lenox Brookdale: 136,000 ppm Lead.
- Lenox Tin Can Alley “Seven”: 114 ppm Lead.
- Lenox American Home Collection Winter Greetings: 61,513 ppm Lead
- Lenox Butler’s Pantry (c. 2006): 1,266 ppm Lead
- Lenox Dimension Collection Eternal China (newer): 70 ppm Lead
- Lenox Charleston Pattern China: 85,000 ppm Lead
As always, thank you for reading.
Thank you for being here, and thank you for sharing my posts!
Tamara Rubin
#LeadSafeMama
Thank you!!! This info is so helpful.
Have you tested or know if USA Fiesta ware is a safe choice?
Wondering if you have information on Lenox Moonspun and Lenox Christmas china. Purchased in mud 70s.
I wonder if you have test results on either of these dishes:
Lenox “Tuscany” bought 1968
Royal Staffordshire Pottery, Burslem England, “”Iris” Pattern, bought around 1900
Thank You!
Hello, I did not find a listing but I wndered if Lenox, Eclipse pattern, purchased in 1977, was contaminated?
Thanking you in advance.
Hi Rita – I would expect that anything from Lenox from 1977 is likely to be high lead (and may have a level of deterioration from use that would make it a bad choice for food use given the age.)
Here’s my overview post about the concern: https://tamararubin.com/topics/does-vintage-and-new-functional-pottery-and-dishware-have-unsafe-levels-of-lead/
Here’s how to send in a dish for testing if you are interested: https://tamararubin.com/2019/08/tamara-can-i-send-you-one-of-my-dishes-to-test-for-lead/
Tamara
Hi Rita,
Would you know if Lenox Winter Greetings is safe? Not sure how old it is, about 1990’s?
Love your site, thank you for making the world a safer place!
Vicki
We have a bunch of lenox christmas oranmanets- would they likely have lead?
It depends on the age really. Older than 10 years old probably has unsafe levels of Lead.
T
Hello and good evening. Ever test Lenox dinnerware in French Perle Blue. We have soup bowls and dinner plates in this style/color and just don’t know if I should get rid of them all. I’m going to venture to say the answer is probably yes. Can’t recall exactly when we purchased, probably about 10-15yrs ago. Thank you so very much, truly appreciate your feedback!
15 years ago is within a questionable range – could be Leaded or could be Lead-free.
T
How can we possibly know the age of our dishes? There is not a date on the bottom. I have Butterfly meadow and not sure how old it is since it is still being sold.
Any idea if Lenox Lydia has high levels of lead?
Hello!
My Lenox china was all purchased in 1983 as wedding gifts. The name of the china is Amethyst. The floral pattern is only on the plate edge. The ceter is the plain off-whte color typical for Lenox. Could you tell me the lead levels for this set?
Thank you so much!!!!! Carol
If lenox dishes are porcelain and not bone china and they say dishwasher safe, does that mean they have no lead in them? Thanks.
No, put “Lenox” in the search bar at the top of any page of the website to see more examples.
HI. I see you have listed Lenox dimensions as one of the high lead china products. But if we got it in 1991 and 1992 is that a different product? Or should we avoid that one too?
Lenox of that era is generally very high in Lead on the food surface.
I’m guessing lennox Christmas ornaments as well?
What about lead levels in Lenox Tuxedo from late 1980’s (1988-1989)