Sapolin Gold Leaf Kit in Dome Lidded Canister Architectural Book I am not certain of

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

I especially love the man and woman at either end

All of these are antique and have certainly been around

This plate would be striking hung on the wall

Sapolin Gold Leaf Kit in Dome Lidded Canister Architectural Book I am not certain ofThis 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