[TheForge] ( bronze "silverware"

[Peter Fels & Phoebe Palmer]

Knowledgeable opinions please;


Some friends sent me an stylishly elongate, red copper alloy, teaspoon 
from their dining room set...with the question;

Are they safe to use?

They were made in Thailand, where such " silver" is common, they said.
My first reaction , was to say "no", especially don't leave it to soak 
in acidic food.
They have a new baby and copper oxides can be pretty nasty.
Sure would appreciate any more informed advice on this.  pf