Lead Crystal Ashtrays Safe?

02-09-2011, 12:37 AM

I was wondering if lead crystal ashtrays are safe to use? I know that with the lead crystal wine glasses they have been found out that the wine can absorb the lead. I was wondering though if it matters for the short time the cigar could be resting in the ashtray?

BigCat · 02-09-2011, 05:14 AM

I believe even with the wine glasses, you would need to leave the wine in the glass for a significant amount of time for there to be any issue. I remember getting some tumblers made from lead crystal and basically being told not to store booze in them and it would be fine. I can't imagine the amount of time a cigar would touch an ashtray during the 1-2 hours it takes to smoke could have any impact.

taltos · 02-09-2011, 07:17 AM

No risk from an ashtray and minimal risk from lead crystal drinkware. I have three Waterford decanters that my father left me and I keep scotch, port and sherry in them. I was advised that if these liquids were in the decanters for less than a year, there was little to no risk. Hope this helps.

replicant_argent · 02-09-2011, 07:29 AM

I don't imagine that you are licking your ashtray for a prolonged period of time... so I would imagine you are safe, as the guys ^ up there said. People do a lot of worrying. If you read the warnings on a gas pump, you would think you need a hazmat suit and a respirator to fill up your car with gas too.

You really should stop snacking on leaded paint chips though. Switch to some nice Toffee.

Devanmc · 02-09-2011, 07:42 AM

i would assume as long as you dont lick it, eat it or rub your skin with it. Then youll be fine but then again my dad played with mercury out of broken thermometers...he is doing just fine

hotreds · 02-09-2011, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

, you would think you need a hazmat suit and a respirator to fill up your car with gas too.

You mean you don't? Was this a waste of $100??!!

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replicant_argent · 02-09-2011, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

You mean you don't? Was this a waste of $100??!!

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You got screwed Hugh, but you look AWESOME!

Subvet642 · 02-09-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by taltos

No risk from an ashtray and minimal risk from lead crystal drinkware. I have three Waterford decanters that my father left me and I keep scotch, port and sherry in them. I was advised that if these liquids were in the decanters for less than a year, there was little to no risk. Hope this helps.

I can't keep scotch around long enough to warrant keeping it in a decanter, though I do have a couple.

CigarNut · 02-09-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

You mean you don't? Was this a waste of $100??!!

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What yoiu wear in the privacy of your own home with your wife is up to you. Please don't share!

smokin5 · 02-09-2011, 09:21 AM

NO! Those lead crystal ashtrays are absolutely UNSAFE to use!!!

I dropped one on my foot & it hurt for like, a week.

shilala · 02-09-2011, 09:25 AM

I was gonna say they're perfectly safe, but I had a girlfriend long, long ago that hurled one of those at me while I was sitting in my recliner. It went through both sides of the wall and ended up in the bedroom.
If memory serves me, I just went ahead and took her suggestion. It was something like "Get out", but with a bit more enthusiasm.

02-09-2011, 08:18 PM

Haha thanks guys. My girlfriend just has me worried because she is afraid I am going to get cancer from cigars and just about everything I do anyways lol.

TBone · 02-09-2011, 08:24 PM

I'd tell her if you don't like the lead crystal it'll add 5 yrs to your life...of course I'd say it over the phone unless you can out run her...just sayin

Volusianator · 02-09-2011, 08:52 PM

Is this a serious question?

02-09-2011, 08:56 PM

Yes Wade it is.

mosesbotbol · 02-09-2011, 09:33 PM

Go for the uranium crystal instead. Hard to find, but come up in antique stores now and then.

boom · 02-09-2011, 10:15 PM

Your concerned about the ashtray...... Good thing your not concerned about cigars...

Bill86 · 02-09-2011, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Go for the uranium crystal instead. Hard to find, but come up in antique stores now and then.

I hear the asbestos coated one is very nice. I'll keep my eyes open for that illusive uranium crystal ashtray.

Seriously though you gotta stop listening to paranoid women (although I think that is a double negative)

aich75013 · 02-09-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Devanmc

i would assume as long as you dont lick it, eat it or rub your skin with it. Then youll be fine but then again my dad played with mercury out of broken thermometers...he is doing just fine

I did once before too. I put the mercury in the palm of my hand and played with it.
In a college chemistry lab, a thermometer broke on the floor and the TA evacuated the lab so he could clean it up.
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loki · 02-09-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Wallbright

Haha thanks guys. My girlfriend just has me worried because she is afraid I am going to get cancer from cigars and just about everything I do anyways lol.

make sure you tell her the leading cause of death is being born....

02-09-2011, 12:37 AM	#1
Tyler Guest Posts: n/a	Lead Crystal Ashtrays Safe? I was wondering if lead crystal ashtrays are safe to use? I know that with the lead crystal wine glasses they have been found out that the wine can absorb the lead. I was wondering though if it matters for the short time the cigar could be resting in the ashtray?

02-09-2011, 05:14 AM	#2
BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	Re: Lead Crystal Ashtrays Safe? I believe even with the wine glasses, you would need to leave the wine in the glass for a significant amount of time for there to be any issue. I remember getting some tumblers made from lead crystal and basically being told not to store booze in them and it would be fine. I can't imagine the amount of time a cigar would touch an ashtray during the 1-2 hours it takes to smoke could have any impact. __________________ "Now, I don't approve of dissipation, and I don't indulge in it either; but I haven't a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming petty vices." Mark Twain

02-09-2011, 07:17 AM	#3
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Lead Crystal Ashtrays Safe? No risk from an ashtray and minimal risk from lead crystal drinkware. I have three Waterford decanters that my father left me and I keep scotch, port and sherry in them. I was advised that if these liquids were in the decanters for less than a year, there was little to no risk. Hope this helps. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

02-09-2011, 07:29 AM	#4
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Lead Crystal Ashtrays Safe? I don't imagine that you are licking your ashtray for a prolonged period of time... so I would imagine you are safe, as the guys ^ up there said. People do a lot of worrying. If you read the warnings on a gas pump, you would think you need a hazmat suit and a respirator to fill up your car with gas too. You really should stop snacking on leaded paint chips though. Switch to some nice Toffee. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

02-09-2011, 07:42 AM	#5
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: Lead Crystal Ashtrays Safe? i would assume as long as you dont lick it, eat it or rub your skin with it. Then youll be fine but then again my dad played with mercury out of broken thermometers...he is doing just fine __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

02-09-2011, 09:21 AM	#10
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Lead Crystal Ashtrays Safe? NO! Those lead crystal ashtrays are absolutely UNSAFE to use!!! I dropped one on my foot & it hurt for like, a week. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

02-09-2011, 09:25 AM	#11
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Lead Crystal Ashtrays Safe? I was gonna say they're perfectly safe, but I had a girlfriend long, long ago that hurled one of those at me while I was sitting in my recliner. It went through both sides of the wall and ended up in the bedroom. If memory serves me, I just went ahead and took her suggestion. It was something like "Get out", but with a bit more enthusiasm. __________________

02-09-2011, 08:18 PM	#12
Tyler Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lead Crystal Ashtrays Safe? Haha thanks guys. My girlfriend just has me worried because she is afraid I am going to get cancer from cigars and just about everything I do anyways lol.

02-09-2011, 08:24 PM	#13
TBone Equal opportunity Bomber Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia Posts: 2,508 Trading: (25)	Re: Lead Crystal Ashtrays Safe? I'd tell her if you don't like the lead crystal it'll add 5 yrs to your life...of course I'd say it over the phone unless you can out run her...just sayin

02-09-2011, 08:52 PM	#14
Volusianator Bikes, Babes & Cigars! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Wade Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 1,438 Trading: (17)	Re: Lead Crystal Ashtrays Safe? Is this a serious question? __________________ Overtime pays more because of what you're missing, money isn't everything.

02-09-2011, 08:56 PM	#15
Tyler Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lead Crystal Ashtrays Safe? Yes Wade it is.

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