This item is being sold AS IS for restoration or cabinet display. It shows signs of wear and damage consistent with age and use:Structural Crack & Chips: There is a visible structural crack running down one of the scalloped points on the bottom pedestal base (please see the close-up photo of the backstamp for details).Minor Wear: There are small flea bites/chips on the edges of the scalloped base and minor expected wear to the gold gilt highlights on the handles and rims.Lid & Spout: The top lid, finial, and pouring spout appear to be free of major chips, though please review all photos to verify.Despite the crack on the base, it remains a highly displayable and rare piece of turn-of-the-century German porcelain artistry.