This is a pewter object with a motif of the "Maibaum (Maypole)," a traditional custom in the Bavarian region of Germany. It is a traditional pewter craft, hand-painted, made by companies such as Wilhelm Schweizer in Germany. I purchased it in Germany about 20 years ago and have kept it stored in its box. While there are no particularly noticeable stains or scratches, please consider that it has been stored at home for a long time.