Sapolin Gold Leaf Kit in Dome Lidded Canister Architectural Book (And this one came loaded

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

5" inches and in great vintage condition

then was delighted to open it to find many more eggs inside--a total of seven altogether

When I saw this Mexican woman shaped bell at an antique shop going out of business in Liberty

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

Sapolin Gold Leaf Kit in Dome Lidded Canister Architectural Book (And this one came loadedThis 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