I thought this was really nice, however I'm having a bit of buyers remorse about it. I don't think it's very old and it has the look of an India or China brass piece, but it has a nice art nouveau vibe. I really like the tray border and the blue hand painted lids. The glass inserts with their little gold spoons are plain glass and rather new looking. Unless they're replacements ?? There's not a mark or label on any of the pieces. I think it's beautiful but I probably paid way too much for it. -Mike-