RARE

Antique Steel Mold - Uniform Button Die Punch Press

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Estimated Circa 1920's

MID-DAY CLUB

(Private men's club, gentlemen's club)

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This listing is for an antique button die press - punch from a Mid-Day Club. There were several of these private men only clubs, gentlemen's clubs, luncheon dining places for business men in various cities such as Philadelphia, Cleveland, Buffalo, New York, etc. The ones I read about started in the 1920's. I don't know which city this die press was from because it doesn't say on it.

Not dated, but it is from the estate of button die collector and believed to be from around circa 1920-1930.

It measures 1.5" tall and top is 1.5" diameter. It is  heavy believed to be steel.

I am not an expert in the field of antique button making so I will share general information as found online. Button dies were used to punch/press the fronts of buttons so the impressions of the engravings-logos were put on the buttons. There would have been two pieces, a top and bottom, referred to as male and female. This auction is for the one piece you see in the photos (I do not have another piece) and I think this may have been the female.

Condition as shown in the photos is good. The patina surface has age and use, rub and scuff, could probably be polished up a bit but I am leaving that to the new owner. It is pre-owned, from the estate of a collector, being sold "as is" as was found.

Item is being sold “as is” as was found. Buy with confidence as I offer 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you have questions when item arrives, just let me know.  I reserve the right to ship either USPS parcel post or UPS ground whichever is better.  If it costs me less to ship than you pay me by more than my handling cost I will give you the overage via your PayPal account. Please view photos as they are considered part of the description.  Kindly ask me questions before buying and I will respond to you promptly. This item is pre-owned, not new and not perfect, but just right for the collector who will understand and appreciate its unique value.  You will receive the item in the pictures. Your satisfaction is important. Thank you for looking.

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