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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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Clear Leaded Glass Oak Double Doors 83.5 x 53.5 in.
Located in New York, NY
Passage double doors with clear leaded glass in a geometric pattern and dark wood tone oak frames
Category

Early 20th Century American Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass, Steel, Lead

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 Glass Decanter Square Cut and Etched, circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
England, circa 1900. This decanter is made of clear lead glass. It has a very attractive square shape
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

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