2017 New-In-Box, Waterford China set. Tested with an XRF instrument. All Components tested (and all were in the same range for lead and negative for Hg, As & Cd.). The silver rim part was also tested and the readings were the same as they were on other elements of the dishes. Saucer: 219+/- 30 ppm….
Vintage plate with “silver” border (goes with mug posted previously) it turns out the “silver” is achieved by using leaded glaze! Plate is 1,222 ppm lead, “silver” border is 74,200 ppm lead. Tested with an XRF instrument in 2014. The amount of lead that is considered toxic in an item intended for children is anything…
![Silver Bordered Vintage China Mug / Tea Cup: 104,700 ppm Lead [90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids.]](https://tamararubin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/silver.jpg)
Mug with “silver” border (where your lips would go!) It turns out the “silver” is achieved by using Leaded glaze! Inside of cup is 845 ppm lead, “silver” border is 104,700 ppm Lead. Tested with an XRF instrument in 2014. I apologize that I did not capture information about the maker or pattern on this…
Published: November 27, 2017 Antique German Serving Bowl by Heinrich & Co. White middle part: 28 ppm Lead Colored edge trim: 8,245 ppm Lead. How much Lead is too much Lead? For context: The amount of Lead that is considered toxic in a modern/recently manufactured item intended for use children is 90 ppm Lead (& up)…
![“You Are Special Today” Red Plate: 36,100 ppm Lead [90 is unsafe for kids] + 3,354 ppm Cadmium [75 ppm is unsafe].](https://tamararubin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Special_2014-768x576.jpg)
The Original Red Plate Company: 36,100 ppm lead & 3,354 ppm cadmium. Made in Germany; 1979. Thanks to Tania Marino for donating and supporting this post! Read more about testing dishes here. To see the #LeadFree dishes I use in my home, click here. For more #SaferChoices for your family, click here. To make a…