Leaded glass??

[Queen Bee]

Is leaded crystal/glass safe to use? Aunt dies and leaves me a set of the most beautiful crystal glasses, pitcher and dessert plates. They are lead crystal. I (sorta) remember that there was a 'stink' about lead crystal. Would this be the same as lead poison? Queen Bee

[stickinthemud]

It's amazing such a dull, ugly gray metal can make such beautiful glass. Here's an article that should answer your concerns:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...060600299.html

(Use them but don't let food touch it for longer than necessary, especially acid foods.)

[patnewmex]

No worries there. It's been made into glass. Otherwise most folks who drink from them would be insane/dead/crazy.

pat