This set of vintage shoe shine chair footrests had several coats of old paint when I purchased them....the paint was so thick the 'Whitttemore's Poliishes could not be made out...... I stripped the paint and some of what I figure is the original paint remained on the cast iron lasts so I left it on...(Gold Color)....... The metal band around the pedestal is thin brass.....the footrests are around 18 inches and the two weigh a total of 15 pounds, so shipping will be a bit spendy......after I stripped the old paint I applied one coat of turpentine/linseed oil to them..... I did not attempt to remove the finish down to bare unstained wood and as you can see they have stains and patina consistent with age......they are solid and strong..... They would be ready to repaint if desired but I dolike their present appearance...... $50.00 shipping via USPS Ground Advantage