I have never used this to cook, it was used as a display piece. It is smooth, no cracks or other damage that I could find. The hinges are sturdy and operate as they should.
This item is in the category "Collectibles\Kitchen & Home\Cookware\Other Collectible Cookware". The seller is "redeyevintage" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.