Disposing of damaged lead chrystal?

Mrs_Money

This may seem a strange question - I've inherited 3 lovely lead chrystal bowls - unfortunately, one has 3 huge chips out of the rim and I only have limited cupboard space, it's very big so I have to dispose of it as I probably wouldn't use it in that condition.
Do I throw it in the bin? That seems sort of odd?

NeverInDebt

How about getting rid of it on freecycle?

Mrs_Money

Mmmmm - I did consider that, but bearing in mind it has great big chips out of it, I thought that may be a bit off! I suppose you never know - someone may want it-chips and all!

BargainGalore

You be surprised what people will take once you mention the word 'free'

Seakay

Just be absolutely honest about the condition and it may well go if offered on freecycle or similar.
It may be that someone with jewelry or glass tools may be able to grind down the chips, or someone who is into shabby chic or similar could be happy with it as it is.
Otherwise a charity shop may want it or, as a last resort, glass recycling bin.

Ben84

Seakay wrote: »

Just be absolutely honest about the condition and it may well go if offered on freecycle or similar.
It may be that someone with jewelry or glass tools may be able to grind down the chips, or someone who is into shabby chic or similar could be happy with it as it is.
Otherwise a charity shop may want it or, as a last resort, glass recycling bin.

Unfortunately the only glass that should normally go in the recycling bin is jars/bottles, as other glass has different properties and melt temperatures so can mess up the recycling process. The lead isn't very desirable in food containers either as unfortunately lead crystal does leach lead.

It's good idea about grinding down the edge to remove the chips. Someone may be able to do something creative with it, or even cut the glass to make something else from it.

markandkate

There are companies that grind the rims and do repairs of glass. Most of them are based around traditional glass making areas such as Stourbridge in the West Midlands but I do know that workshops will do a repair sometimes while you wait

SailorSam

I'd use something like lead crystal if you were making mosaics, broken tiles; crockery; and glass can be put together to make all sorts of things.