Modern pewter contains no lead.
Regardless of what you hear, today's pewter is perfectly safe.
How can you tell if your pewter items have lead in them?
Lead in pewter leaves a grayish-black patina on the surface. The degree of oxidation can vary depending on the environment.
Lead free pewter can also oxidize over time, but it takes a great deal longer and the color is usually more grayish compared to the lead based pewter, which is a darker gray or black in color.
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