Freshly polished. Please note one of them is slightly tilted. The other ones seems to have a crack around part of the midsection. They are Silver, but they weighed on the inside. I do not know how many grams of silver or actually on the candlesticks themselves. Please see photos for any and all other issues with condition of candlesticks before purchasing. I will not issue refunds if the candlesticks to turn out to be everything you desire. Because they are not in pristine condition.