Classy or Trashy?

I was at The Great Indoors the other day and I see this wall hanging (that could also just be used as a decorative object) and I immediately thought of Mrs. Wearstler and her oh so fabulous Brass Kaleidoscope for Bergdorf’s.

So what do ya think- classy or trashy?  Could I spray paint it and make it really metallic and chic? (after all, it was only $20!)

Of course it will never look nearly as good as Kelly’s accessory, but is it salvageable dear readers or does it just look like a big porcupine?

{Brass Kaleidoscope by Kelly Wearstler}

Arteriors currently has something similar in a metal wall sculpture form.  Is it just me or are spikes in?