I was amazed with the detail and beauty of this set. The pictures do not do it justice.  However, you get what you pay for, the silver paint they used that appears to metal, flakes off very easily, revealing what appears to be white plastic underneath, tarnishes the beauty. 

I gave these items, two stars because I belive I may have a remedy and if it works. I will change my rating and provide the steps I took to salvage the items I have purchased. If I am unsuccessful I will change my rating to 1 star. Because I will not be able to display the items, rendering them useless for me.