"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.