I'd get a lead test kit and check them out.

Oh! I am finding very similar looking items online said to be cast aluminum. Like these...

A magnet will not stick.

Likely Aluminum then. I don't know if lead was used in making it or not for sure, but looking online, it doesn't seem so. Here's some info:

https://www.chowhound.com/post/safe-vintage-aluminum-cookware-969289.

Thanks for the link. This has started me on a little trip down memory lane thinking of Club Aluminum Cookware. Remember that stuff? That was the first set I owned, and as I recall it was a rather uninspiring shade of yellowish brown. This, however, kinda makes my heart go pitter patter. Not as much as Le Creuset though. ;)

IdaClaire, memory lane indeed! In 1968, I was given a set of Club Aluminum at my bridal shower -- yep, the brown stuff (all that was available at that time, I believe). I was thrilled with i -- so "modern" and unlike the pots my mother used; I felt very grown up, lol. I still have and use some of the pieces, esp. the Dutch oven. I like that it isn't too heavy for me to handle. I could never manage Le Creuset nowadays...

I have a Magnalite large skillet that I really like and I also have the oval dutch oven just like(same color) the Club Aluminum pot that IdaClaire posted. For a while there, the Magnalite was all the rage to buy up the old pieces. I don't know if it's all that popular now though. I got my large skillet off ebay for 99 cents plus shipping so for a grand total of about $13, I got the large 12" skillet. Someone posted the name wrong on ebay and no one else had bid on it. I think they called it "megalite" by mistake...HA!

Speaking of older cookware. I have been using many pieces of Guardian Service, that my mother purchased in the 1940s. I like them better than many newer pans. There are many pieces for sale on Ebay.

Well, Ida, you got me looking at mini bake-ware sets, as I have been thinking about making some cooking/baking creatures. I found this on Etsy for a great price, and just bought it. Usually they are too small (1.12 size) But these may be on the too large size.... From the seller - The muffin tin is 4 x 5-1/2 inches. About 1/2 inch deep. Pie pan 4 inch diameter. I'll think of something, as it's a great set! :-)

Those are adorable, m3dogs! I can't wait to see how you use them with your sweet little critters! Promise you'll share photos!

That's such a pretty color. In about 1960, one of our neighbors had her kitchen remodeled (not a common thing in our neighborhood). All the appliances were pink or turquoise - I don't remember much else about it, but she had the first dishwasher I'd ever seen.

When I got married in 1972, we received a set of club aluminum cookware in harvest gold. I liked it a lot, but quit using it when all the publicity about aluminum and dementia became the "thing". I quit using it. I like the turquoise a lot better now, but suspect the gold was much more fashionable in the 60's, early 70's.

Looks like aluminum to me as well. Lead would be terribly heavy and is so much softer than aluminum that they would likely be all dinged up if that was the metal.

Carol, if you're referring to my comment about lead, it was just that I wondered if perhaps it was used in manufacturing old aluminum, not that they'd actually BE lead. Those would be heavy!!

Oh no, I was referring to IdaClaire's "Could they be lead?" question. Sorry for the confusion = J

My Club Aluminum has been in constant use since I got it in the 70's. Yes, the ever present AVOCADO! It went well with the avocado carpet, refrigerator, stove, toilet, bathtub, sink, vinyl kitchen floor.....

Those little pans are very cute!

My3dogs, I just saw these tiny Le Creuset metal pots on Etsy. For a future little French chef bunny or mouse?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/273562344/112-scale-dollhouse-miniature-cooking?ga_order=price_asc&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=le+creuset&ref=sr_gallery-1-4&organic_search_click=1&bes=1&col=1

Maybe too small, but they're so cute!