What is a HUB?

In jewelry, coining, and medallions, a manufacturer needs an original master pattern. A hub is the original, expertly hand-carved, highly detailed, raised relief pattern. A work of mostly undiscovered, valuable, and collectible art & sculpture. Because the hub is the master pattern, they were used to create a die and then placed back on the shelf.

What is a DIE?

A die is the impression made directly from the original hub. The die would then be used in the manufacturing process of jewelry coining, and medallions and would be “die-struck”. If a die cracked, another impression die could be created from the original hub pattern. Dies have the reverse image so that the impression is the correct orientation when struck. 

I WILL ALWAYS combine shipping for US customers, please bid with confidence and wait for a combined invoice before paying. International customers welcome to bid, but eBay will not allow combined shipping (for now). If you are new here, I post new hubs WEEKLY, see my current listings and come back for more auctions. Thanks!