Lot 4 Antique vintage Czech glass button cabochon bead steel molds impression dies punches tools jewelry making

Lot 4 Art Deco Antique vintage Czech glass button cabochon bead steel molds impression dies punches tools jewelry making. 

These can still be used for press molding glass buttons, cabochons, beads or jewelry findings, art design, home decor or for general hobby crafting with metal, clay, resin, plastics, plaster, leather or soft metal. These are sought after by crafters who make resin molds, plaster molds, silicone molds, food molds, polymer clay molds and jewelry molds from them as well as button and cabochon molds.
Finished article size: 9 - 18mm; 6/16 "- 11/16"
Material: Steel
Year: 1920's vintage
Origin: N. Bohemia / Czech
Condition: Authentic vintage original condition
Quantity: 4

These are steel impression die negatives, originally for use in the production of pressed molded glass buttons, beads or cabochons. The negative was hand-engraved and was used to create the actual mold in a softer metal that would then be set in long metal pliers and used to hand press fancy glass buttons, beads or cabochons.

Please note that these have been well used and are offered in condition as found; any rust can be easily removed.