I'm looking for a small (about 6 oz) cream pitcher /with a lid/ for my tea service. My cat is persistent about wanting milk and I'm tired of shuffling my pitcher around to keep him out of it.

I have my eye on a vintage Stieff pewter pitcher with lid from the mid 60's, but I know restrictions on the lead content of serving ware weren't enacted till 1974. I like the idea of the pewter as the weight would be heavier for my cat to fuck with, and would keep the milk chilled, but I'd hate to slowly poison myself and I'm struggling to find a reasonable modern option.

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ToilAndTummyTrouble t1_iu62tzx wrote on October 28, 2022 at 8:43 PM

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If it does contain lead, it’s not safe for food use. If you’re able, you can test it for lead. Here’s a nice article.

ToilAndTummyTrouble t1_iu63l1j wrote on October 28, 2022 at 8:48 PM

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Replying to ToilAndTummyTrouble (#296,204)

I’m not sure what your style is but you can score vintage ceramic creamers with lids, and ceramic tends to be very food safe.

moparmaiden t1_iu6kd31 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 10:54 PM

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Anything made after ww2 should be safe.

smellylettuce t1_iu6n050 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 11:15 PM

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Quite happy with my oxo good grip creamer.

worrymonster OP t1_iu7gecs wrote on October 29, 2022 at 3:20 AM

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Replying to smellylettuce (#299,687)

Thanks for the suggestion! The creamer is a larger capacity than I'm looking for, but they have a 5oz oil/sauce bottle that looks perfect!