Cast Iron Mold for 1916 Indian Head Lucky Penny Advertising Medal...
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Bought this on ebay a few weeks ago. Did some research and it seems this business is still in around but are relocated to NJ. The seller included a Pewter Medal he made with the mold. I believe the bolt thread goes into a piece of wood for a handle. I'm thinking one day I will cast some more pieces. According to their website they have been around since 1905 . I also found this "Bauer's is possibly a sign for Samuel Bauer & Sons, Furriers Supplies who were located here over 55 years (from 1929 to 1986)! Samuel Bauer (1875/76-1948) was an immigrant from Austria/Poland around 1900. He was in business as a furrier from around 1908 with Jacob Goldwasser to manufacture fur dealer supplies, including muff beds. (For a definition of the term, muff beds, see the article on Pollack & Feldman across the street at 158 W. 29th St.) Bauer & Goldwasser were in business for about 10 years (1909 to 1917), then went their separate ways. As of December 2008, Samuel Bauer & Sons were still in business in New York. They have a modest website at http://www.samuelbauer.com.
The medal measures 2 3/4"
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Very cool !
Great item. How big is the token?
I hope you do cast some more, but pls mark them somehow to differentiate them from originals.
The medal measures 2 3/4". I will definitely mark any other "recasts" with a marking or stamping to show they are not originals. Thanks!
That is really interesting....First one I have seen...Cheers, RickO
Neat stuff. Heat the iron molds before pouring in lead or tin.
I was thinking waffle batter.
Interesting, I like it !!!
Mmmmmm.....perfect for a numismatic breakfast !