I have put several lead-crystal decanters into storage because I was told that the alcohol leaches the lead from the glass and is therefore not safe for liquor. True or false? The key here is time ...

Glass and crystal both start as a transparent material that is made from natural materials including sand, limestone, and soda ash. Crystal, however, also has lead oxide, barium oxide, zinc oxide ...

Vintage glassware is usually made from lead crystal, which can contain anywhere from 18% to 40% lead oxide, according to a study in ScienceDirect. They're generally safe for use as long as they're ...