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Jeff R
 
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"Laszlo Nemeth" wrote in message
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just trying to keep a child safe (but its a cool
little figurine).



laz


Hi Laz.

A specific gravity test is very easy (provided that the figurine is not
hollow.)

http://mendosus.com/sg.html

Lead-free pewter should read very close to 7.7
Lead itself is 11.34

Thusly, any reading above 7.7 would suggest lead content.
Usual caveats if the figurine is painted.

It *really* is easy, and accurate. Do some tests on known alloys to prove
this to yourself.

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Jeff R.