Sapolin Gold Leaf Kit in Dome Lidded Canister Architectural Book then was delighted to open

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

The print is in very good condition

All of these are antique and have certainly been around

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

I especially love the man and woman at either end

Sapolin Gold Leaf Kit in Dome Lidded Canister Architectural Book then was delighted to openThis 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