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Model 1588 Iver Johnson Arch Truss Roadster -- To refinish or not to refinish

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ALL black

That does sound pretty neat. I bet all black for just aesthetic reasons was pretty rare for a bike back in those days. Mad Max.
 
Goldleaf

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I was curious about "gilded" ...

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"Black & gilded for a beautiful combination"...

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(goldleaf)
This is a prominent example that was in vogue back then...
 
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True! The description is vague but I'm curious if it refers to the decal and the head badge "nameplate"
 
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