lead free kitchenwares

Every time you serve dinner on that beautiful vintage plate or sip coffee from your grandmother’s hand-painted mug, you might be unknowingly exposing your family to lead. It’s a sobering reality that many dishes—especially older ceramics, colorful glazes, and imported dinnerware can leach this toxic heavy metal directly into your food. The good news? Learning … Read more

If you’ve inherited a beautiful piece of Indiana Glass or spotted one at an antique store, you might be wondering: “Is this safe to use for food or drink?” Many vintage glass lovers share this concern, especially as awareness about lead exposure in household items has grown. Indiana Glass, produced by the Indiana Glass Company … Read more

If you own Rosenthal china or are considering purchasing pieces from this prestigious German brand, you’re likely wondering: Does Rosenthal china contain lead? The short answer is that modern Rosenthal products manufactured after the 1990s are lead-free and meet current international safety standards. However, vintage pieces produced before stricter regulations may contain lead in decorative … Read more

You’ve just inherited your grandmother’s beautiful Myott china set, the one with the delicate floral pattern and elegant gold trim that graced every special family dinner. Or perhaps you discovered a complete set at an estate sale, the distinctive Staffordshire backstamp confirming it’s authentic Myott. Before you set your holiday table with these vintage treasures, … Read more

You’ve just inherited your grandmother’s beautiful glass dessert dishes, or perhaps you scored an amazing find at an estate sale, a complete set of vintage Federal Glass in that gorgeous amber color. But before you serve your famous trifle in these treasured pieces, a nagging question keeps you up at night: Is Federal Glass safe … Read more