I did a lot of research before ordering this copper platter, and am very pleased with it. The quality is excellent, with a nice solid, heavy feel. The design is hand hammered and lovely. I use it as an artistic accent with my other kitchen copper, and it stands out.This is a gorgeous tray! I have a large ledge over my range and it needed something spectacular as a centerpiece. I was looking for an antique, without any luck. This tray is popped up in an amazon search and it is beautiful. It is also strong enough to be functional and a good size. It looks great in a French-style , traditional kitchen, but it could be used in modern decor as well. I have had many compliments on the quality of the tray. It's a stunner!Originally I bought a Sertodo mint julep cup to put under the spout of my grain mill, just in case I forget and turn it on without putting a bowl under the spout. I have enjoyed looking at the mint julep cup so much, and visitors almost always pick it up and admire it, that I decided to get a couple more Sertodo items. I bought this platter, which looks great with my dark-stained cabinets and coffee table, and the water pitcher, which is displayed so it can be seen and admired from its place on the granite counter-top bar. I am surrounding myself with beautiful hammered copper items from Sertodo. They are gorgeous! I couldn't be happier with them.Heavy and well madeThis is a nice platter. It is thick and heavy, hence the price. only negative - the metal is hammered before it is shaped in a press, evidently, because the shiny beveled ring that gives the platter depth is not really hammered (after being stretched). Aside from that one inconsistency, it is a nice platter.If you are going to invest in copper you can't go wrong with Sertodo. This platter is large and gorgeous and at a fantastic price. The second you pick it up you can tell it's quality. Be proud to show it off!I purchased this for my wife as part of her 7th anniversary. The thing is solid copper. I have never thought of this as a precious metal, but this plate is fancy. it looks too good to eat off of.I find copper ravishing. This platter is gorgeous, well made, and the size is perfect on my coffee table. I'm proud to have this in my collection.