They are a very bright gold color. And they have stayed that color for many years even though I have never polished them.
2 rods One is 18" long. The other is 24" long. The 24" long rod is slightly bowed.
They will stick out from the wall about 2 1/2"
These are really but in very good condition. They came from my Victorian House which I purchased 30 years ago, installed by the previous owner many years before that. When they are cleaned and polished they will sparkle.