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hutchenreuther lead content
« on: November 27, 2005, 04:53:29 pm »
thinking about buying pre WWII cobalt and gold bowl. cobalt and gold on rim only the rest is white porcelain. should i be worried about lead leaching out of the white part?   thanks for your attention   gary

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« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2005, 08:52:29 pm »
From what I understand there are lead check swabs available. If you are using the bowl for decorative purposes I don't believe you have to much concern. I would not use it for utilitarian purposes. Further research should be done if your going to use it for other reasons.
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