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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Made In Mexico Vintage / Antique Glazed Ceramic Mug: 79,100 ppm Lead (Context: 90 ppm is illegal in children’s items).
I tested this vintage / antique glazed ceramic (made in Mexico) mug with an XRF instrument, and it had the following reading:
Lead (Pb): 79,100 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 person) ...
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Made In Mexico Vintage / Antique Glazed Ceramic Mug: 122,200 ppm Lead (Context: 90 ppm is illegal in new items for children).
I tested this vintage / antique glazed ceramic (made in Mexico) mug with an XRF instrument, and it had the following reading:
Lead (Pb): 122,200 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 person) ...
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Made In Mexico Blue & White Ceramic Shallow Soup Bowl: 50,500 ppm Lead (Context: 90 ppm is illegal in new items for children).
I tested this blue and white glazed made in Mexico shallow ceramic soup bowl with an XRF instrument, and it had the following reading:
Lead (Pb): 50,500 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 ...
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Made In Mexico Blue Glazed Ceramic Bowl: 39,596 ppm Lead, 25,137 ppm Arsenic, & more than 100,000 ppm Mercury.
I tested this blue glazed made in Mexico ceramic bowl with an XRF instrument, and it had the following readings:
Lead (Pb): 39,596 ppm
Arsenic (As): 25,137 ppm
Mercury (Hg): 100,000 ppm
For context, the amount of Lead that is considered unsafe in a newly manufactured item ...
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Made In Mexico Green & White Glazed Ceramic Plate: 554,400 ppm Lead. [Context; 90 ppm Lead is unsafe in kids’ toys.]
I tested this green and white glazed made in "Mexico" ceramic plate with an XRF instrument, and it had the following reading:
Lead (Pb): 554,400 ppm
554,400 ppm Lead is the same as 55.4% Lead in the glaze.
For context, the amount of Lead that is considered unsafe in a newly manufactured ...
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