You are bidding on item listed. A Vintage Lava Lamp Starlight Gold Base 17" Blue Wax Underwriters Lab Tested. This has been tested and works great. There are small dings at the top where the lava glass sits. Also a very small, almist unnoticeable ding on the main base. See pics. A great addition to your decor or collection. This will be shipped insured with signature required. Thanks for looking.