This is an absolutely beautiful piece almost too pretty to leave out in the yard! The finish is deep and rich, without too much of a shine. It easily accommodates my 50 foot hose. The post in the center assures that the hose wont become tangled in the bowl and makes putting your hose away a breeze. Since rust surfaced in a few past reviews, I followed the advice of one reviewer and sprayed my hose bowl with a Rustoleum clear coat before using it. Its an easy precaution to take and should ensure that it stays beautiful in my front yard for years to come.