This is a beautiful, high-end, large signed pewter stein. It was made for the Henry Ford Museum, as the signature on the bottom details. We love the patina of age, but if you prefer it to be shiny, you can clean it with any appropriate cleaner for pewter. It would be a wonderful, drinking vessel accessory for Renaissance Festivals and other period reenactment events and will add flair of authenticity to your period garb. At Renaissance faires, its 30 oz. capacity will easily hold two ales from the pubs.