The color of the metal is black, not the golden tone shown in the photo. However, I believe it is a good value. Contact Customer Service to find out how large an electric bulb (how many watts) can be safely used. (I have not received that info yet so I can't pass it along.)

Each is unique and hand made by hand. No two are ever exactly alike and each hole, design, cut out is done by the persons hand tool not a machine or a die cut press. This is art not manufactured perfection. The rusty patina is classic to these and on purpose.

Basically read the details, well there is rust on them, which gives them this look and obviously its not brass but rather thin iron sheets they look great when hanging. I used a kitchen sponge and WD40 and went over them which made them look great and then went over them with a little oil overall if you look on the web its a good value but workmanship not fantastic if you pay attention to every detail. but again when hanging they look fantastic