If you can't find it, you could easily make something like that by distressing a regular curtain rod.

Yes I certainly could - I need to at least find the silvery bright finish though, that is what I really liked most about the hardware.

Look into Crylon spray paints. Be sure and use a primer as well.

Years ago there was a design show with Christopher Lowe [something like that] where he would make stuff like that, and one way he got that cracked finish was to apply Elmer's glue to it. You'd have to look up exactly how to do it, but I'm sure you could find someone on youtube that would be helpful.

If you do it, I hope you'll post pictures!

Still looking for ideas on the source...any ideas appreciated!