Outside Supreme Court Chief Justice Frank Williams' office this afternoon, a contractor was working on scaffolding along the edge of the room.

The worker was installing 23-carat gold leaf on the detailed ceiling trim, part of what appeared to be a minor renovation in the marble lobby. The gold is imported from Italy, according to the worker. The gold leaf's packaging names the company, Giusto Manetti Firenze Goldbeaters.

Judiciary spokesman Craig N. Berke could not immediately detail the cost of the renovation, but said he would look into it. We'll update those details as soon as we get them.