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Do old decanters contain lead?

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Do old decanters contain lead?
Yes, old decanters may contain lead if they are crystal. Until the passage of regulations in the 1960s, many manufacturers used crystal that was 32 percent lead or more. As a result, decanters made from the crystal are generally not safe to use to store spirits. On 1stDibs, find a collection of decanters.
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
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Antique Edwardian Quality Cut Glass Decanter
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality cut glass decanter having a square shaped cut glass decanter with the
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Barware

Materials

Cut Glass

Antique Victorian Quality Cut Glass Decanter
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality cut glass decanter having a quality cut glass decanter with the original
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Barware

Materials

Cut Glass

Continental German Cut Glass Decanter
Located in Queens, NY
Continental German (19/20th Century) cut glass decanter with 3 amber etched forest scenes with a
Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Barware

Materials

Glass

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Cut Glass Decanter
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian cut glass decanter having an outstanding quality cut glass
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Barware

Materials

Cut Glass

Mappin Bros. Diminutive Tauntless with Cut Glass Decanters
By Mappin Brothers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mappin Bros. diminutive tauntless with cut glass decanters, complete with attached key, original 8
Category

Antique 1850s English High Victorian Barware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Cut Glass Decanters
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Victorian quality cut glass decanters having the original stoppers above a shaped
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Barware

Materials

Cut Glass

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