Vintage Ceramics

Spode Copeland’s China Floral Pattern Tea Cup – Made in England: 59,500 ppm Lead. Context: 90 ppm and up is unsafe for kids.

Spode Copeland’s China Floral Pattern Tea Cup – Made in England: 59,500 ppm Lead. Context: 90 ppm and up is unsafe for kids.

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 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a Federal award winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead poisoning prevention. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009, and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses XRF testing (a scientific…

Grace Fine China from Japan, “Concerto” pattern: 4,662 ppm Lead + 571 ppm Arsenic. 90 ppm Lead is unsafe.

Grace Fine China from Japan, “Concerto” pattern: 4,662 ppm Lead + 571 ppm Arsenic. 90 ppm Lead is unsafe.

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Posted: Sunday, March 22, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and she is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009 and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses high-precision XRF testing (a…

Vintage Noritake “Golden Cove” pattern china from Japan: 301,400 ppm Lead on the food surface. 90 ppm is unsafe.

Vintage Noritake “Golden Cove” pattern china from Japan: 301,400 ppm Lead on the food surface. 90 ppm is unsafe.

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Posted: Saturday, March 21, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and she is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009 and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses high-precision XRF testing (a…

Unmarked, unbranded ceramic cup with floral pattern. 33,500 ppm Lead on the pink tulip of the design. 90 ppm is unsafe.

Unmarked, unbranded ceramic cup with floral pattern. 33,500 ppm Lead on the pink tulip of the design. 90 ppm is unsafe.

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Posted: Saturday, March 21, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and she is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009 and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses high-precision XRF testing (a…

Franklin Mint Heirloom Collection dish warns “Not to be used for food consumption. Pigments used for color may be toxic.”

Franklin Mint Heirloom Collection dish warns “Not to be used for food consumption. Pigments used for color may be toxic.”

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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and she is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009 and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses high-precision XRF testing (a…

Sanyo Saucer, Japan – c. 1993. Lead-free food surface – common with china made in Japan for the Japanese market.

Sanyo Saucer, Japan – c. 1993. Lead-free food surface – common with china made in Japan for the Japanese market.

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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and she is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009 and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses high-precision XRF testing (a…

Vintage Hall’s Superior Quality Kitchenware bowl (Tested and approved by Mary Dunbar, Jewel Homemaker’s Institute). 9,100 ppm Lead. Click to see the bowl!

Vintage Hall’s Superior Quality Kitchenware bowl (Tested and approved by Mary Dunbar, Jewel Homemaker’s Institute). 9,100 ppm Lead. Click to see the bowl!

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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and she is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009 and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses high-precision XRF testing (a…

Harkerware Oven-Proof vintage orange rooster plate: 78,600 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + 1,318 ppm Arsenic.

Harkerware Oven-Proof vintage orange rooster plate: 78,600 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + 1,318 ppm Arsenic.

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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and she is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009 and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses high-precision XRF testing (a…

My Nana’s Czechoslovakian Ceramic Cow Cream Pitcher c. 1940: 39,200 ppm Lead & 1,187 Arsenic – used daily.

My Nana’s Czechoslovakian Ceramic Cow Cream Pitcher c. 1940: 39,200 ppm Lead & 1,187 Arsenic – used daily.

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The main thing I wanted to share about this little cow pitcher is that it belonged to my grandmother and when I was a little girl I used it every single day when I was at her house visiting. She filled it with milk for us to pour on our cereal and during every meal…