Magnet does not stick. I think they are perhaps some type of spelter or some metal have a little bit of paint residue on the edges where they were attached to the wall good heavy sconces both have switches that click with pull chains ornate set sconces stick out from the wall 6 1/2 inches back plate measures 9 inches long by 5 1/8 inches wide buyer pay $18 shipping in the 48 US Ststes