Sapolin Gold Leaf Kit in Dome Lidded Canister vintage glass pretty early 20th century I

pretty early 20th century I believe (from what I’ve learned

(See also its black and gold twin

The lacquer is in excellent condition

is made of alder wood and signed with a mark and "8J7

recently sold at auction for $325

Sapolin Gold Leaf Kit in Dome Lidded Canister vintage glass pretty early 20th century IThis 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