Originally hanging in San Francisco Womens only residence 1920-40s as I was told. I believe it was the Elizabeth House. I purchased them from the Amercian Canyon Thrift store in 1990. They were covered in the old ceiling paint.. I restored back to the brass. They were hanging in my home for years. When I moved I took them with me thinking I would reinstall in my new home but never did. So now I need to part with them and give them a new home.