All Syracuse china seems to be high Lead. Over the years I have tested a LOT of Syracuse brand china. All of the vintage Syracuse pieces I have tested have been very high lead. This particular piece tested positive with an XRF as containing more than 10% lead in the glaze!

Who makes Syracuse China?

The Onondaga Pottery Company The Onondaga Pottery Company began producing the first American-made vitreous china in the early 1890s and by 1895 the name “Syracuse China” appeared in the back-stamp. Syracuse China would come to be used in hotels, clubs, airplanes, trains, cruise ships, and restaurants around the world.

Is it safe to microwave bone china?

Bone china is considered to be the highest quality ceramic used for tableware, and is perfect for both everyday use and special occasions due to the fact that its strong, durable, mostly chip-resistant, and stunningly beautiful. In fact, its microwave safe, dishwasher safe and oven safe.

Is it safe to eat from old china?

Your grandmothers antique china or her old mixing bowls can contain lead. Leaching lead from antique china may be toxic. If any of your pieces of antique or vintage china or pottery is damaged in any way (chips, cracks, crazing, etc.), dont use it in the preparation or service of food.

What is the most expensive set of china?

Fine China: The Most Expensive Porcelain In The World1 Qing Dynasty Porcelain: $84 Million.2 Blue and White Porcelain: $21.6 Million. 3 Jihong Porcelain: $10 Million. 4 Blood Red Porcelain: $9.5 Million. 5 Joseon Porcelain: $1.2 Million. 24 Jan 2014