When tested with an XRF instrument the item pictured here had the following readings: #1) on the ceramic of the scoop Lead (Pb): 237,200 +/- 14,000 ppm Barium (Ba): 738 +/- 224 ppm Selenium (Se): 255 +/- 124 ppm Zirconium (Zr): 2,400 +/- 212 ppm #2) on the wood handle of the scoop Lead (Pb): … Continue reading Vintage Cherry Pattern Scoop (possibly Franciscan?): 237,000 ppm Lead. For context, 90 ppm Lead & up is considered unsafe for children in modern items.