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Is leaded glass safe?

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Is leaded glass safe?
Yes, leaded glass is safe because the food or drink isn’t in contact with the glass for long enough for the lead to seep in. If you’re feeling a bit uneasy about it, there are plenty of glass options that contain no lead.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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Antique Clear Leaded Glass Window with Wood Frame
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique clear leaded glass window in wood frame, c. 1900s. Wonderful window encased in original
Category

Early 20th Century Mission Windows

Materials

Glass, Wood

Blue and Clear Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's English leaded glass light fixture with 3 interior candelabra lights. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1950s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Petite Elegant Leaded Glass Creamer
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant clear leaded glass milk or cream pitcher on pedestal base. Wonderful to pair with other
Category

20th Century European Pitchers

Materials

Crystal

Set of 3 English Arts & Crafts Stained Glass Windows
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 3 English Arts and Crafts stained pink & clear leaded glass window panels with diamond and
Category

20th Century British Arts and Crafts Windows

Materials

Art Glass, Stained Glass

Edwardian Blown Glass Decanter Dimple Moulded with Mushroom Stopper, circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Edwardian England, circa 1900. This hand blown decanter is heavy and made of clear lead glass. It has an
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Hand Blown Drinking Glass with Cranberry Colored Knop, English Mid-19th C
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
cranberry knop set within a normal clear lead glass drinking glass! Overall a very attractive and rare
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

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