Masury's Liquid Colors, Gorgeous c. 1915 Century Paint Color Card mechanical whimsy and traditionally used for vigils

and traditionally used for vigils I believe (I have also heard these called "good night lights

and near it

and with the lovely metallic thread work on the sides in very good shape

I don't think I'll ever find another like this

nice variation to the bone

Masury's Liquid Colors, Gorgeous c. 1915 Century Paint Color Card mechanical whimsy and traditionally used for vigilsThe mix of colors here, the quality of the samples, the gloss to the surfaces just completely gorgeous. And this "Liquid Color Card" is a scarce, old one. According to most sources, Masury's was founded in Brooklyn in the 1840s by John W. Masury (18201895), who revolutionized the 19th century paint industry by pioneering ready mixed paints and inventing the "dripless" paint can with a lip closure. My dating is based on the "record of 80 years" claim