Gold paint powder - Any value?

socio

Hi all,

I found a small sachet of something called Judson's gold paint powder and wondering if this has any value at all or is it just man-made chemicals? I can't find anything on the web about it. The packaging looks like it's from the 1950s or 60s at least.

Anyone come across this stuff?

Thanks.

screamer

socio wrote: »

Hi all,

I found a small sachet of something called Judson's gold paint powder and wondering if this has any value at all or is it just man-made chemicals? I can't find anything on the web about it. The packaging looks like it's from the 1950s or 60s at least.

Anyone come across this stuff?

Thanks.

Dunno about one that old but I bought some of it about 3 years ago for less than a tenner. Look up eBay or similar may be you'll find an answer.

looksee

Judsons was a well known gold paint - I have no idea whether it is still in existence. It was notable because it was one of the few gold paints available, and it was very effective. I am pretty sure it did not have any actual gold in it, it was a chemical substitute. It may be of interest to an artist though.

socio

Thanks, yeah I think you're right about it not having actual gold in it. I found one link about it which says it's out of production but other than that I don't know. I won't retire just yet anyway.
Cheers.

http://www.disabilityartsonline.org.uk/jane-mccormick?item=2395

Irex43

Want to sell it


I found a small sachet of something called Judson's gold paint powder and wondering if this has any value at all or is it just man-made chemicals? I can't find anything on the web about it. The packaging looks like it's from the 1950s or 60s at least.

Anyone come across this stuff?

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paperandink

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