![Click to see all the links to pieces I've written about silverware & utensils: Spoons, knives, forks, etc. (with XRF test results) Click to see all the links to pieces I've written about silverware & utensils: Spoons, knives, forks, etc. (with XRF test results)](https://tamararubin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/16_Todays-Theme_-Silverware.png)
Click to see all the links to pieces I've written about silverware & utensils: Spoons, knives, forks, etc. (with XRF test results)
Lead Poisoning Prevention on Instagram: "Antique sterling silver spoon (late-1800s) more than 700 ppm Lead (not safe for food use.) Learn about my testing methodologies on LeadSafeMama.com, under the Lead Testing tab
![Vintage 1950s Silverware, Blossom Time: Lead-free! Vintage (but not antique!) sterling silver is generally a safe choice. Vintage 1950s Silverware, Blossom Time: Lead-free! Vintage (but not antique!) sterling silver is generally a safe choice.](https://i0.wp.com/tamararubin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/silver5.jpg?fit=1632%2C1224&ssl=1)
Vintage 1950s Silverware, Blossom Time: Lead-free! Vintage (but not antique!) sterling silver is generally a safe choice.
Lead Poisoning Prevention on Instagram: "Antique sterling silver spoon (late-1800s) more than 700 ppm Lead (not safe for food use.) Learn about my testing methodologies on LeadSafeMama.com, under the Lead Testing tab
![Vintage 1950s Silverware, Blossom Time: Lead-free! Vintage (but not antique!) sterling silver is generally a safe choice. Vintage 1950s Silverware, Blossom Time: Lead-free! Vintage (but not antique!) sterling silver is generally a safe choice.](https://i0.wp.com/tamararubin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/silver3.jpg?ssl=1)
Vintage 1950s Silverware, Blossom Time: Lead-free! Vintage (but not antique!) sterling silver is generally a safe choice.
![Amazon.com: Markal 96006 - Markal Silver-Streak Holder with 1 Reflective Lead, Built-in Sharpener, 1 Click Advance -Ideal for Metal Layout & Fabrication Work : Office Products Amazon.com: Markal 96006 - Markal Silver-Streak Holder with 1 Reflective Lead, Built-in Sharpener, 1 Click Advance -Ideal for Metal Layout & Fabrication Work : Office Products](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516ItWhFWkL._AC_UF894,1000_QL80_.jpg)
Amazon.com: Markal 96006 - Markal Silver-Streak Holder with 1 Reflective Lead, Built-in Sharpener, 1 Click Advance -Ideal for Metal Layout & Fabrication Work : Office Products
![50 years after the Bunker Hill mine fire caused one of the largest lead-poisoning cases in US history, Idaho's Silver Valley is still at risk 50 years after the Bunker Hill mine fire caused one of the largest lead-poisoning cases in US history, Idaho's Silver Valley is still at risk](https://images.theconversation.com/files/544335/original/file-20230823-21-itpz3x.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&rect=0%2C21%2C4885%2C3224&q=20&auto=format&w=320&fit=clip&dpr=2&usm=12&cs=strip)
50 years after the Bunker Hill mine fire caused one of the largest lead-poisoning cases in US history, Idaho's Silver Valley is still at risk
![Lead Poisoning Prevention: Testing vintage silver plate objects for Lead using a home test kit - YouTube Lead Poisoning Prevention: Testing vintage silver plate objects for Lead using a home test kit - YouTube](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iX5G3WLUBC4/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEmCOADEOgC8quKqQMa8AEB-AG2CIACgA-KAgwIABABGH8gLCg4MA8=&rs=AOn4CLC2Z5JwxN232eMDUcQFSzpoGWzufg)