Sapolin Gold Leaf Kit in Dome Lidded Canister Architectural Book 5" inches and in great

5" inches and in great vintage condition

(And this one came loaded with a full sets of parts

I am not certain of its origin--the palette and design feels rather Scandinavian

This plate would be striking hung on the wall

Sapolin Gold Leaf Kit in Dome Lidded Canister Architectural Book 5" inches and in greatThis Sapolin Gold Leaf Kit in its original wonderful turned wooden canister with dome lid, produced by Gerstendorfer Bros New York, dates I believe to the late 1800s. Around this time, gilding, or Japanning, became a popular means of enhancing household furnishings, such as the rims of pottery and porcelain, picture frames, and furniture. The kit consists of a bottle of gold paint (mostly empty and no longer usable), a small brush, a wooden stick, the