I'd welcome hearing from anyone about the use that this was put to. In good condition for its age (I'd like to know about its age too please), just dings and bumps to report. The handle and capacity plate appears to be brass. It measures 85mm high, 80mm diameter. I offer a no quibble full refund if something is not as described. Coupled with my 100% Ebay rating of over 5,000, you can deal with confidence.