This item was displayed in a china cabinet after being used by a family in the mid-Showa era. I believe there were cups as well, but they are either lost or no longer present. Due to long-term home storage, there are scratches, scuffs, and possible rust inside the cup holder. There is no outer box. If you have cups that fit, please feel free to use it, or perhaps as an accessory display. ^_^ I think it's probably a UCC COFFEE novelty item, and not silver-plated. Please understand that this is a layman's inspection, home storage, and will be packed with recycled materials. Thank you.