I picked up this lovely at Goodwill for $4.99. I know, you are asking "why?"...but I saw the potential.
I painted a little black.
I sketched out harlequin pattern and added some white.
I touched it up a bit and then added a little glaze to "antique" it a bit.
I love it! I love the black and white harlequin next to the gold hardware. And it is a completely unique piece...ah, gotta love Goodwill (and a little paint)!