gold-size

Definitions

noun A size laid on to form a surface on which gold-leaf can be applied.
noun A mixture of chrome-yellow and varnish used in gold-printing and for other purposes.

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For a black japan, it will be found sufficient to mix a little gold-size with lamp-black; this will bear a good gloss, without requiring to be varnished afterwards.

Young's Demonstrative Translation of Scientific Secrets Daniel Young
Driers and gold-size are extremely necessary when painting the basement, because if there is one thing the staff enjoy more than tea-cups coming away in the 'and, it is really rubbing themselves against wet paint and wandering round muttering complaints about it.

Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-05-12 Various 1898
On the other hand, I am not content with mere painting; I go in thoroughly for all the refinements like driers and varnishes and gold-size.

Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-05-12 Various 1898