Are these plates & other portmeirion products lead-glazed?
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I have a complete set of Portmeiron dinner plates, salad plates, bread plates, fruit bowls, soup bowls and on and on. These products are made in Britain and do not have lead paint. They are dishwasher and microwave safe. There are a few items that are "made in China" but I don't buy them unless they are servings spoons or desert forks etc., where only the stainless comes into contact with your mouth. I Love My Portmeirion! Enjoy!
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No, the interior is not glazed. It is red clay. I have used the vessel several times and it has worked perfectly. There is a slight lingering of spices, but it hasn't affected the taste of the different dishes. I am going to buy a smaller one for veggies.
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Of course, they are glass. However, they are barely noticeable. I've had them for quite a while now, and entertain a lot. So, that's oodles of forks and knives working against the dinnerware. They still look GOOD! We snowbird between New England and Florida, and have FULLY outfitted our 2 homes with the entire Libbey sets. They compliment our different style homes beautifully. I would never want to use anything but clear dinner and glassware again. And this style is perfect for us. (And I also own Royal Doulton, but, I really like the Libbey better.) I'll tell you a decorating technique I use: I decorate the whole table by placing a festive paper napkin under the plate and silverware along side the plate, sans napkin. The whole table lights up with the colorful, themed napkins showing thru. I like these so much, I buy them as wedding shower gifts. And the recipients love them, too.
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Yes, they are glazed well and have held up to the weather. I think they would work great! Good luck.
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We never got a clear answer on that. One article I read said that they were and I believe it also said it on the invoice that we got---but it is not printed anywhere on the silverware itself. I will say that this is probably the best set of silverware I have ever owned. It is beautiful, just the right weight and it washes well in the dishwasher (although it was advised not to use any kind of dishwasher detergent with lemon in it.) I can't say enough good things about this silverware. We looked at many different brands/styles before ordering this and compared to what's out there--we love it! We never got a clear answer on that. One article I read said that they were and I believe it also said it on the invoice that we got---but it is not printed anywhere on the silverware itself. I will say that this is probably the best set of silverware I have ever owned. It is beautiful, just the right weight and it washes well in the dishwasher (although it was advised not to use any kind of dishwasher detergent with lemon in it.) I can't say enough good things about this silverware. We looked at many different brands/styles before ordering this and compared to what's out there--we love it!
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Its not really leaded. It just looks that way for appearances. Its just a grid glued onthe front of regular glass.
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I believe they are . I got a glass top . But I am very happy so far. I have the ones that are coated inside . Watch out when you order to make sure that you are getting what you want .
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They appear to be made from pottery clay and painted. We have used them with no ill effects; but I don't know if they are lead free.
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Yes, they are and nicely done! Just be clear on the exact SIZE plate you want. Mine was way too big, unfortunately.
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None that I'm aware of. The silver colored ones are zinc plated, the dull ones are without finish.
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Hi Paula. These dishes are as lightweight as your typical dishes and they are not stoneware - not heavy. The looks you see is due to the color/glaze that is used to color the plates. I think the they are made of ceramic - or whatever the typical/breakable dishes are made of these days.
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I was worried about lead too. I was just told a lot of glassware has lead, Cadmium or Barium Oxide so I am trying to change my dinnerware and glassware to something safe. Did you try contacting the company to see if their product is free of these items? thanks
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The plates are clay stoneware. They are not your typical heavy stoneware, but are microwaveable. The outside of the dishes are not colored but are a natural beige color. The insides are painted only.
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The product description states that the glaze is lead free. It's NOT made in China.....
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No, they are not. There are some comments about lead in the ratings section, but if I recall correctly, they're some minimal amount (around 5%, which is lower than what you'll find in most European crystal products). You still shouldn't store the alcohol in them for the long-term, but long enough for drinks and washing? They should be good! (I love my set! Very attractive!)
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I do not think all ceramic is contaminated with lead. Manufacture should aware consumer if is a problem with this cookware set.
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I don't know if there is lead in it, but I doubt it because porcelain enamel is no longer made with lead. These are so pretty that I prefer them as decorative rather than actually using them to drink out of.