I don't know how old this set is, I bought it used, 12-13 years ago, and it is now as it was then. I was always going to paint it but eventually the colour grew on me so I left it alone. Its mustard-yellow with, what looks-like, a brown wash so if its not old, it does have vintage-appeal. I haven't a clue what type of metal it is and, as you can see, the design on the pitcher is painted on one side only. The pitcher is 8.25" tall to the top of the spout...7.5" across from spout to handle & measures 5.25" across the bottom. The basin is just over 11.25 diameter & is 3" high...both are in excellent, previously owned condition! ***NOTE*** Reasonable Offers considered...pick up only, NO delivery, will ship (YOUR COST)!