Bambi, they are about 8" long, nad have a base with metal wrapped around it...my dad made me a shelf with them and I loved it..so an opportunity came up and I was offered them so I was like so excited, but I am tring to figure out what else I could make besides shelfs with them as the hooks on the shelf...they still have the original wool on them that was used to making rugs I am assuming, they are quite cool, I thought of leaving the wool on them for an old style looking shelf...but just another thing I want to do but when on earth will I have the time...LOL..I think I am going to hold on to them but thanks for the offer, if something arises and I cannot use them I will save this post and pm you...