Like all my purchases from design Toscano, this was exceptional! It was even more impressive than the photo led me to expect. It's a substantial piece--not heavy--and shouldn't be purchased for a small space area. It is crowning a display cabinet in my shoppe and I'm afraid it has stolen the show away from my own creations! It's a beautiful piece and has that wonderful vintage look. Easy to see from across the room as well as giving the space a masterly air. I can assuredly say, unequivocally, that this piece was worth every penny. And there weren't too many pennies to begin with!