Despite being an antique, it is in overall good condition. There is no fading of the gold color.
There are slight variations in color intensity, which I believe are within the range of individual differences. The knife handle is slightly bent when viewed from the side, but it is within a range that does not affect usage. It bears the mark of Mercury second mark. It comes with the original cosmetic box, however the back side is cracked (but it is still capable of storage). Spoon: Length 14cm, Weight approximately 26g.Knife Server: Length 28cm, Width 6cm, Weight 117g. Accessories: Cosmetic box (with a crack on the back side). International Buyers - Please Note. ·We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.