Obtained from a high-end, smoke free estate, and in very good working condition…absolutely guaranteed to work properly, and looks fantastic. Please examine photos for 100% accurate aesthetic condition. This is a NO RESERVE auction, so the teapot will absolutely be sold to the highest bidder, who will receive prompt and reasonable shipping. Thanks! I am striving to be a high-quality Ebay seller, so please bid/buy with the utmost confidence. I guarantee my items are as-described and as-pictured, and am confident you will be happy with your purchase. However, in the event you run into any issues whatsoever, I promise to work with until we come to a solution. I ship all items within 24 hours on orders made Sunday-Thursday. Orders made Friday-Saturday have a very good chance of being shipped within 24 hours as well, but I cannot guarantee it (everyone needs a weekend!). I pack all my items carefully and use either USPS or FedEx Ground. If you have any questions, please email me through Ebay, and I will make every effort to respond as soon as possible. Thank you!