Gold Rimmed China

2005 Pickard (Made in U.S.A.) Katarina pattern hand decorated dish: 75,000 ppm Lead on the food surface in the center of the dish (90 ppm & up is unsafe for kids).

2005 Pickard (Made in U.S.A.) Katarina pattern hand decorated dish: 75,000 ppm Lead on the food surface in the center of the dish (90 ppm & up is unsafe for kids).

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XRF test results for the Pickard Katarina pattern dish pictured here. Note: I would NOT consider these dishes to be safe for food use.  Reading #1) White center of food surface of dish 60-second reading Lead (Pb): 75,000 +/- 800 ppm Cadmium (Cd): non-detect Mercury (Hg): non-detect Arsenic (As): non-detect Bromine (Br): non-detect Chromium (Cr):…

Made in Japan “Field” vintage small bowl: 7,196 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids), 74 ppm Antimony + 226 ppm Arsenic.

Made in Japan “Field” vintage small bowl: 7,196 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids), 74 ppm Antimony + 226 ppm Arsenic.

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When tested with an XRF instrument this “Made in Japan” Field china bowl (I don’t know if Field is the brand or the pattern, and the exact year of manufacture of this dish is unknown at this time) had the following readings: White center of food surface of bowl: Zinc (Zn): 46 +/- 17 ppm…

Hand painted Italian saucer with gold accents: 10,600 ppm Lead on the food surface. 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.

Hand painted Italian saucer with gold accents: 10,600 ppm Lead on the food surface. 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.

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When tested with an XRF instrument the hand painted Italian saucer pictured here (with real gold accents!) had the following readings: Gold center of dish: Barium (Ba):1,381 +/- 190 ppm Gold (Au): 8,731 +/- 157 ppm Iron (Fe): 1,173 +/- 67 ppm Bismuth (Bi): 1,318 +/- 50 ppm Floral / Leaf + Pink edge: Lead…

Colclough China “34” – Made In Longton, England: 69,700 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.

Colclough China “34” – Made In Longton, England: 69,700 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.

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When tested with an XRF instrument the dish tested here had the following readings: 1.) Reading in the white center  / food surface of the dish: Lead (Pb): 69,700 +/- 2,200 ppm Barium (Ba): 243 +/- 107 ppm Zinc (Zn): 80 +/- 35 ppm Iron (Fe): 1,268 +/- 241 ppm Vanadium (V): 79 +/ 39…

Limoges dish by Haviland & Co., France: 7,109 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe) + 146 ppm Antimony. What china do you have?

Limoges dish by Haviland & Co., France: 7,109 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe) + 146 ppm Antimony. What china do you have?

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This piece looks very much like the similar piece posted earlier but has a slightly different color profile and slightly different pattern. It’s possible that they are the same pattern but manufactured in different years. When tested with an XRF instrument this Limoges floral pattern dish by Haviland & Co., Haviland France had the following…

Limoges dish by Haviland & Co., France: 2,337 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe) + 366 ppm Arsenic. What china do you have?

Limoges dish by Haviland & Co., France: 2,337 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe) + 366 ppm Arsenic. What china do you have?

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When tested with an XRF instrument this Limoges floral pattern dish by Haviland & Co., Haviland France had the following readings: On the food surface – with the scope on the flowers the center: Lead (Pb): 2,337 +/- 62 ppm Arsenic (As): 366 +/- 41 ppm Barium (Ba): 2,273 +/- 230 ppm Chromium (Cr): 212…

#Leaded: Logo Mug with Bible Verse

#Leaded: Logo Mug with Bible Verse

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Logo Mug: Hebrews 3:4 “…He that built all things is God.” Green Logo on white mug with gold trim (tested in 2014). The green logo on this is positive for lead at 54,800 ppm. The gold trim and white mug are both “ND” (non-detect) for lead. Pretty much all mugs with logos like this are…

Pier 1 Bangladesh Porcelain Saucer

Pier 1 Plate With Stars

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Small Pier 1 Decorative Saucer with Stars: 85 ppm lead (+/- 15 ppm). [The stars were positive for 3,615 ppm gold!] Tamara’s Grade: “C” “C” = I would not want to use it in my home.  If you offered me something to eat on this when I am visiting you, I would be fine with that….

Vintage Syracuse china “Old Ivory” bowl with gold trim: 31,400 ppm Lead. For context: 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.

Vintage Syracuse china “Old Ivory” bowl with gold trim: 31,400 ppm Lead. For context: 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.

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When tested with an XRF instrument this “Made in USA” – Syracuse brand vintage “Old Ivory” pattern china bowl was positive for 31,400 ppm Lead. For safer choices in dishware options, click here. To see more vintage china I have tested, click here. To see more Syracuse brand pieces I have tested, click here. As…

Syracuse China “Old Ivory” “Made In America” Tea Cup: 26,200 ppm Lead [90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids.]

Syracuse China “Old Ivory” “Made In America” Tea Cup: 26,200 ppm Lead [90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids.]

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Antique Syracuse China “Made In America” Old Ivory Teacup; Tested positive for lead (Pb) at 26,200 ppm when tested with an XRF instrument. For context: the amount of lead that is considered toxic in a newly manufactured item intended for use by children is 90 ppm lead or higher (in the paint, glaze or coating.)…

Vintage Pyrex Teacup & Saucer with Pink Stripe & Gold Edge: 79,800 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe) + Cadmium

Vintage Pyrex Teacup & Saucer with Pink Stripe & Gold Edge: 79,800 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe) + Cadmium

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Made in USA: Pyrex cup & saucer: 79,800 ppm Lead (Pb) & 1,962 ppm Cadmium (Cd) Most ceramics or glass items that are tinted pink or red have some level of cadmium in them. This is especially true for vintage or antique items. To learn more about the concern for Cadmium (Cd) toxicity, click HERE. #XRFTesting •…