Wonderful piece with no cracks but does have the common chipping/flaking in the rim mostly from use when prying up the lid. This is not bad and the piece looks nice. There is some surface wear and build up but as seen is a really nice looking piece. The metal bail has rust and still works and is solid. The embossed print is bold and is easy to see and read. A great piece to add to your collection.... Please check out our store for many other great pieces to add to your collection.