Please note that this item is being listed on behalf of a family member. Unfortunately, I am unable to provide details such as frequency of use or purchase date. This is a tea strainer for tea from Dulton. You put tea leaves inside, and then swirl it around in a cup of hot water to make tea. It was purchased at a shop when they dined at a restaurant. Since the owner is a coffee person, it was only used once and has been stored in a cupboard since then. There are no noticeable scratches or stains, but there is some discoloration on the handle. As this is a used item, please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about minor details.