Old Mitten Shaped Steel Die for Leather Cutting (Smallest of Three) copper printing plate this is the first set

this is the first set I've ever seen that includes musical instruments: a trumpet

possibly dating from as early as the late 18th century

These spades include the identifying Ace

just great--almost iconic really--with terrific aging to the paint

and was owned by the Acme Circus Operating Corporation

Old Mitten Shaped Steel Die for Leather Cutting (Smallest of Three) copper printing plate this is the first setThis is the third of three old steel die I am listing, which would have been used to cut leather for gloves and, in this case, mittens. I also have the (very large and very heavy) maul that would have been used to pound them into the leather to cut it if you have an interest in that, just let me know! I love these as objects, both graphic and sculptural, and the handle makes a handy stand. Both the face and edges of the mitten shape show old red