I purchased this used. It had a brownish discoloration on the back from the beginning, but I believe it's the wood grain. Also, the tip on the back was slightly chipped from the beginning. For the above reasons, I have listed it as "slightly scratched and dirty." When I used it, I wrapped the tip in aluminum foil before inserting it into the cake, so no frosting directly touched it. Size: Width 12cm, Height 18cm It was a bit large, but I thought the impact was good! I've attached a photo from the first birthday. As this is a used item, please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive about such things.