Sapolin Gold Leaf Kit in Dome Lidded Canister deco vase with some aging to the

with some aging to the surface as accurately depicted in the photos

Woven in a classic kilim style

with 4 holes evenly spaced around the top perimeter

which I’d guess dates from the 40s or 50s

Sapolin Gold Leaf Kit in Dome Lidded Canister deco vase with some aging to theThis 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