Archives International Auctions Summer Auction June 25th, 2015

Archives International Auctions 58 June 25, 2015 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 280 280 Wax Seals and Wax Impressions, ca. 1860-90’s Brass wax sealer, rectangle, unengraved, 2 copper-nickel, one large initial on each, one steel with arms, now rusty. Impressions in wax from engraved intaglio seals. Very slight duplication. On cut cards of varying shapes or on cards set into circular pill box halves. Only one is identified as it is on the back of a calling card. 70 on cards, 31 in boxes; also includes a frame design (broken) and now a Benjamin Franklin die impression. ��Est. $200-400 DIE SINKING & ENGRAVING 281 281 Rudolph Laubenheimer’s Personal Brass Seal for Wax, ca.1870- 90’s Brass wax seal. Reversed legend reads: R. LAUBENHEIMER / MEDALILLEUR. / NEW YORK. 28x20mm face, on a 60mm brass shank, part of which is finished and part of which is the remnants of the casting sprew. Red seal wax in a few of the recessed details mentioned for accuracy. ��Est. $150-300 Venezuela 282 282 Carlos Leon / Caracas. Brass Seal Stamp, ca.1870-90’s Brass seal and rex-wax impression. Nicely done, nice wood turned handle. 3-3/4 long. ��Est. $100-200 New York 283 283 “R. LAUBENHEIMER” Die, ca.1870-90’s R. LAUBENHEIMER / 241 BROADWAY NY / RL monogram at center on scrollwork background. 22mm design on top of 35mm die shank. Very slightest rust mentioned for accuracy. ��Est. $150-300 284 284 Die and Punch, ca.1870-90’s Spade die and punch set. 3 pieces. 3/4 inch tall spade. Steel or brass. ��Est. $200-400 285 285 Lord’s prayer Die and Punch Set, ca.1870-90’s Lord’s prayer die and punch set. Lutheran and Catholic versions, with blank reverse die, plus punch die pair. The dies were nicely protected with wax, thus little rust evident. 5 pieces. �� Est. $250-500