One of my readers had these shipped directly to me (from Israel) in late-2018. I believe it was an Etsy purchase and there was also a cute note from the Etsy seller in the box!
When tested with an XRF instrument this oil lamp had the following readings:
(180 second / 3-minute test)
Lead ...
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Pfaltzgraff Linea Pattern (Made In China) White Ceramic Plate: 218 ppm Lead
When tested with an XRF instrument this Pfaltzgraff Linea pattern white ceramic plate had the following readings.
On the decorative bands of the "vines":
Lead (Pb): 218 +/- 33 ppm
Barium (Ba): 1,650 +/- 139 ppm
Zinc (Zn): 10,300 +/- 400 ppm
Copper (Cu): 335 +/- 74 ppm
Iron (Fe): ...
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Longaberger Pottery Vitrified China Small Burgundy Plate: 56 ppm Lead + 101 ppm Cadmium
When tested with an XRF instrument this Burgundy colored small plate by Longaberger Pottery had the following levels:
Lead (Pb): 56 +/- 21 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): 101 +/- 16 ppm
Barium (Ba): 931 +/- 103 ppm
Tin (Sn): 6,271 +/- 271 ppm
Zinc (Zn): 76 +/- 29 ppm
Copper (Cu): 210 +/- ...
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Dollar Tree Store Royal Norfolk Burgundy Ceramic Plate: 339 ppm Lead + 52 ppm Cadmium
Dollar Tree Store Burgundy / Maroon / Wine Colored Glazed Ceramic Plate, Royal Norfolk. By Greenbrier International, Inc. Made in China. To see more items from dollar tree stores / 99 cent stores that I have tested already, Click HERE.
When tested with an XRF ...
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99 Cent Only Store c. 1999 Floral Pattern Ceramic Plate (No Maker’s Mark): 49,400 +/- 1,400 ppm Lead.
There is no mark or maker noted on this plate. The owner told me she purchased at a 99 Cent Only Store (in Los Angeles) store about 20 years ago (which would be late-1990s / c. 1999). When tested with an XRF instrument it had the following readings:
Lead (Pb): 49,400 +/- 1,400 ...
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Dansk “Bistro Cafe” Pattern Ceramic Plate: 4,555 ppm Lead. [Context: 90 ppm Lead is considered unsafe in new items for kids.]
This is a Dansk brand "Bistro Cafe" Belgian Blue Ceramic Plate, made in Portugal. The owner of this item told me that it was purchased at a Dansk outlet store in 2005. When tested with an XRF instrument it had the following readings:
Blue Glazed Edging of Plate:
Lead (Pb): 4,555 +/- 114 ...
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99 Cent Only Store c. 1999 Blue & White Floral Pattern Ceramic Bowl (No Maker’s Mark): 70,200 +/- 2,400 ppm Lead
There is no mark or maker noted on this bowl. The owner told me she purchased at a 99 Cent Only Store (in Los Angeles) store about 20 years ago (which would be late-1990s / c. 1999). When tested with an XRF instrument it had the following readings:
Lead (Pb): 70,200 +/- 2,400 ppm ...
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Hand Painted Wooden Maracas, Made In Mexico: 1,219 ppm Lead (Context: 90 ppm is illegal in new children’s items).
I tested this set of wooden (made in Mexico) maracas with an XRF instrument, and the painted area on these had the following reading:
Lead (Pb): 1,219 ppm
For context, the amount of Lead that is considered unsafe in a newly manufactured item intended for use by children is ...
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Glazed Ceramic Bowl, Made In Mexico: 11,300 ppm Lead (Context: 90 ppm is illegal in new children’s items).
I tested this glazed ceramic (made in Mexico) bowl with an XRF instrument, and it had the following reading:
Lead (Pb): 11,300 ppm
For context, the amount of Lead that is considered unsafe in a newly manufactured item intended for use by children is anything 90 ppm Lead or higher in the ...
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Glazed Ceramic Mug from Cuernavaca, Mexico: 86,600 ppm Lead (Context: 90 ppm is illegal in children’s items).
I tested this glazed ceramic (made in Cuernavaca Mexico) mug with an XRF instrument, and it had the following reading:
Lead (Pb): 86,600 ppm
This amount of Lead is specially dangerous in an item like a ceramic coffee mug given mugs are often used on a daily basis (by the same ...
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Vintage (c. 1950s ?) Franciscan Masterpiece Minaret Pattern Saucer: 115,700 ppm Lead. This is *NOT* food safe.
When tested with an XRF instrument, this vintage Franciscan Masterpiece China saucer / desert plate in the Minaret pattern (c. 1950*s ?) was positive for levels as high as 115,700 ppm Lead. That's more than 11% Lead in the surface glaze on this piece (on the functional / food-surface of the ...
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Vintage (c. 1950s ?) Franciscan Masterpiece Minaret China (Silver Pattern): 123,800 ppm Lead. This is *NOT* food safe.
When tested with an XRF instrument, this vintage Franciscan Masterpiece China in the Minaret pattern (c. 1950*s ?) was positive for levels as high as 123,800 ppm Lead. That's more than 12% Lead in the surface glaze on this piece (on the functional / food-surface of the dish).
*If you can find ...
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Rancho Gordo Tehuacan Clay Bean Pot (Unglazed) from Puebla, Mexico: Lead Free!
This is a rare find. A piece of Mexican pottery that is marked and sold as Lead-free that is ACTUALLY Lead-free. The reason for this is that it is entirely unglazed. I think this is a terrific option if you are looking for a bean pot or cooking vessel of this type and if I had a reason to use this I ...
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As of yesterday we’ve owned our home for 12 years. Thank you (again!) to everyone who helped make that happen.
Thank you again to everyone who has supported my work in recent years and a special thank you to everyone who has helped keep a roof over our heads during this very difficult time for my family.
Living in the same house for 12 years, especially through the chaos of the last three years, has been ...
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