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Question:
I have some items that are the Brittany pattern. I have a 12" Chop Plate (Round Platter), Creamer, Round Vegetable Bowl, 1 Quart Round Covered Casserole (with lid), 1 Quart Round Covered Casserole (no lid). One casserole has crazed glaze. I have three questions:
1. Do they have lead?
2. Are they safe to use for food?
3. What is their approximate value?
Thank you. Carol
Answer:
1. It is my understanding Red Wing dinnerware glazes contained lead.
2. Brittany and other patterns made in the Provincial shape were produced in the 1940s. The glazes used for these patterns had a propensity for crazing. Crazing occurs when the clay and the glaze shrink at different rates, creating small cracks in the glaze. These tiny cracks mean the glaze is not intact. Because crazing is so common in these pieces I would avoid using Brittany dinnerware for food service.
3. The following estimated values assume excellent condition:
Chop plate 12 inch: $30-40
Creamer: $15-20
Vegetable bowl (nappy): $30-40
Covered casserole: $35-45
Casserole without cover: $10-15
Larry