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[sunshine45]

Lead Crystal Decanters & Carafes

Avoid storing food or beverages in crystal containers for extended periods of time. Change liquid contents of all crystal containers frequently. This will help preserve the products finish, avoid film build-up and the chemical erosion of the crystals interior surface. Prior to first use, fill with 50/50 solution of vinegar and water and let stand overnight. Rinse and dry. Waterford crystal, which includes high-end goblets, tumblers, vases, bowls and other accessories, is made from a combination of ultra-white silica, potash and other minerals. Its high lead content--33-1/3 percent--gives it the clarity and brilliance for which it is known. Their MARQUIS line is crystalline, which is lead free.

[queendiva]

@sunshine45 : thanks for sharing.

That is why I enjoy displaying my beautiful Lismore pieces: a large bowl and S&P set which were wedding gifts and a decanter that I thrifted last year for $7.00.

Someone did not know to look for the watermark on the bottom- but I did.

Also thrifted a small Waterford ladies' ashtray for $10.00 which repurposed perfectly as a tealight holder on my mantel.

[SXMGirl]

@Dinaki  Your Waterford pitcher is beautiful, even if off-topic.  I have a similar one that I put cut flowers in.  I would have a floor full of broken glass if I put anything other than LNL or something similar in the fridge.

[Sooner]

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@sunshine45 wrote:

Lead Crystal Decanters & Carafes

Avoid storing food or beverages in crystal containers for extended periods of time. Change liquid contents of all crystal containers frequently. This will help preserve the products finish, avoid film build-up and the chemical erosion of the crystals interior surface. Prior to first use, fill with 50/50 solution of vinegar and water and let stand overnight. Rinse and dry. Waterford crystal, which includes high-end goblets, tumblers, vases, bowls and other accessories, is made from a combination of ultra-white silica, potash and other minerals. Its high lead content--33-1/3 percent--gives it the clarity and brilliance for which it is known. Their MARQUIS line is crystalline, which is lead free.

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@sunshine45 THANKS!  I had forgotten Marquis is lead free!   I have read different things about the lead so  I guess  there is no definitive answer.  .  .but sometimes Ilike to use it.

[happycat]

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@Dinaki wrote:

I cannot put a plastic water pitcher on my table. I have a Waterford pitcher that I dress my table when I serve my daily meals.

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This is truly beautiful, @Dinaki. Just stunning to me. 

[GingerPeach]

This exact image is on the Etsy site. It describes the pitcher as "Beautiful American Brilliant Period Cut Crystal Glass Pitcher, Pinwheel and Stars Design, Sawtooth Rim, 1900s, for $89.00" as some of you have already noted.