wagon
A hand instrument somewhat resembling a sled (with
its runners) and used in the manufacture of gold
leaf to trim the edges of the leaves to proper
size. A finely sharpened knife made of the bark of
a reed is used in conjunction with the wagon. This
knife is said to be so sharp that not even the
finest steel can be honed to an edge equally
suitable for trimming the leaves. (29 )
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