Received as a gift 35 years ago. Never used, just displayed in a china cabinet. This teapot is trimmed in gold, and has no cracks, or scratches. The bottom has a couple of minor chips, which could have been from the original making of the teapot. The words "SADLER ENGLAND" are on the bottom of the teapot, and there is a gold marking, which could be a limited number hand-written on the bottom.