The 25 sheets are part of a pack of 250.

Dimensions: Marked at the bottom as 85 mm (3.35 inch) format (slightly larger than the modern standard of 80 x 80 mm).

Purity & Quality: Premium 24-karat gold. Its warm hue is highly sought after by restorers of icons, church sculptures, and exterior architectural elements.

Historical Value: This specific package is a rare historical piece, estimated to have been manufactured between the 1920s and 1950s (mid-20th century).

Condition: The sheets are in very good condition and ready for immediate use. The gold surface exhibits clean, brilliant metallic reflections with absolutely no oxidation spots, showcasing the deep, warm golden-yellow hue signature of the historic "Katharinengold" brand.

State of Preservation: Despite being approximately 75 to 100 years old, the gold inside remains perfectly intact.

Historical Context:

Original Label: "Ein Buch fein Katharinengold" (translated as "A book of fine Katharina gold leaf").

Origin: Made in Germany, specifically within the historical region of Franconia (Franken in German), located in northern Bavaria.

The Heritage: During that era, the production of this high-caliber gold leaf was concentrated almost exclusively in the city of Schwabach (near Nuremberg), renowned worldwide as the historic center of goldbeating.