This item was used in a coffee shop for many years. It was removed on April 14, 2024, and is now being offered for sale. I have cleaned it as thoroughly as possible, but there are some areas that could not be completely cleaned. I wiped the gold-plated parts, but I didn't clean them too vigorously as it seemed like the plating might come off. Thank you for your understanding. As it has been used for many years, there is some peeling and the edges of the shade's petals are slightly faded.