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Is Blue Ridge pottery still made?
Closing of the Pottery in 1957 Sadly, Blue Ridge Southern Pottery closed its doors in 1957 and discontinued production of the beautiful and loved dishes.
Does Blue Ridge pottery have lead?
Blue Ridge Pottery is high fired stoneware, a hard and durable pottery. It is lead-free and safe for use with all foods. Stoneware is Dishwasher, Oven, and Microwave Safe.
Where was Blue Ridge pottery located?
Erwin, Tennessee
Blue Ridge dishware is rooted in a pottery established in Erwin, Tennessee around 1916 at the behest of the Carolina, Clinchfield & Ohio Railroad and chartered as Southern Potteries Incorporated in 1920.
When was Blue Ridge pottery made?
In the 1920s the business was sold and became known as Southern Potteries. To set his style of china apart from his competitors, the new owner introduced a hand painted, underglaze technique. The bold, new patterns, painted by the local women, were stamped with the new label, Blue Ridge, sometime during the 1930s.
Is it safe to eat off vintage plates?
We do not recommend not using old ware unless it shows signs of deterioration such as cracking or pitting of the glaze. This could be a sign that the glaze is disintegrating and could allow lead to leach into food.
Is there lead in old Pyrex dishes?
Is there lead in vintage Pyrex bowls and baking dishes? Yes. Almost all vintage Pyrex bowls and baking dishes test positive for large amounts of lead.
Is vintage Corelle toxic?
Corelle products purchased after 2005 are safe and comply with FDA regulations. Now, if you have any older dishes, that gets a little trickier. You’ll want to avoid eating off of older Corelle dinnerware if it shows obvious signs of deterioration; if the glaze is worn, if the paint is melting or chipping, etc.
Is vintage Corningware toxic?
All in all, Corning Ware is one of the most eco-friendly, safe, non-toxic types of cookware around.
Why did Pyrex stop making patterns?
The Great Depression in 1929 dealt Corning and Pyrex a great challenge. Part of its high cost lay in the fact that, even though annual production numbered in the millions, the pieces were still individually blown by hand.