Impression Dies

Three horses in profile from three different companies.

This nouveau vignette depicts Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture. She is notably depicted with a sickle and poppies, the symbols of her domain and her cult myth respectively. Hub from Paris, France.

This gorgeously detailed medallion depicts a snake clinging to a tree. It has a border of leaves and branches. The serpent is ornately dappled. From Rostang in Paris, France.

This die comes from Paris, France. Made in the early 1900's

We reached out to our customer base to see what these characters mean but there was little consensus. We think it may mean a blessing of happiness and long life.

From Silveri. Design: 7/8" x 1"

This shot plate is one of our all-time best sellers thanks to its beautiful matching elements. This shot plate includes three bails of the same floral relief style, perfect for pendants, earrings, toggles, and more. From Ru-Mart.

Brennus was the leader of the Senones, a Gaulish tribe that expanded into Northern Italy. In circa 387 BCE, he successfully defeated the Romans at the Battle of Allia and occupied the city of Rome, making Brennan the only non-Roman to conquer the city in the 800 years of Roman empirical history before the Empire's fall in 410 AD.

This large heart design depicts a woman wearing an approximation of the Maru-mage hairstyle, popular among Japanese married women during the Edo Period (1603-1868). She holds a fan to her chest and a parasol behind her, and she is flanked by a bamboo stalk and two butterflies.

We think this is an imitation of a Qianlong coin.

This impression die depicts an unknown warrior with wavy hair and a winged helmet. From Ru-Mart Toolcraft in Providence, Rhode Island.

This art nouveau pair makes great earrings and accents for larger pieces. From the Rumart collection.

Get five gorgeous, early-1900s French flower dies on a single puck!

This impression die depicts a flea riding a bicycle and wearing a dandy little top hat! This is the mirror image to SKU: TR-M703

15/16" x 1-1/4"

This ring represents a Chinese folktale! It depicts a phoenix on the left and a dragon on the right, flanking a shining pearl. There are several iterations of the story to be found online and in libraries, but in summary, its a tale about a phoenix and a dragon who find a shining, magical pearl together and dedicate themselves to protecting it. In Chinese legend, the phoenix and the dragon are two of four guardian spirits, including the tortoise and the tiger, and are symbolic counterparts, often depicted as two sides of the same coin.

A pair of tiny snakes for charms and accents.

These impression dies come from multiple companies -- Larter & Sons, Whiting & Davis, and the Parisi Tool & Die Co. Left: 3/4" x 5/16" with a 3.5mm setting (from Larter & Sons) Middle: 3/4" x 3/8" with a 4mm setting (from Whiting & Davis) Right: 23/32" x 5/8" (from Parisi Tool & Die)

Original design by Armand Bargas, Paris, France. The impression die depicts a woman and a crowing rooster, with the word "Aurore" (Dawn) engraved below them. This design was part of a series designed by Bargas representing different times of day. The series also includes Jour (Day), Crepuscule (Twilight), and Nuit (Night).

This impression die is part of a series by Armand Bargas made in Paris, France in the late 19th century. The word "Mignon" is written along the top right side. "Mignon" in French connotative a person who is pretty and petite, and can be used as a pet name in France the way "cutie" might be used in English.

Late 1800s Jour (Day) by Armand Bargas. Stamped Inside the Top Right of the Edge is "Jour" - Day ~ Stamped Below Jour is Bargas' Signature "ABargas." This is part of a medallion series depicting personifications of the time of day including Jour (Day), Nuit (Night), Aurore (Dawn), and Crepuscule (Dusk).

This 19th century French impression die design depicts a woman with irises in the art nouveau style, Kevin Potter's favorite style.

Late 1800s Nuit (Night) by Armand Bargas. Stamped Inside the Top Right of the Edge is "Nuit" - Darkness ~ Stamped Below is Bargas' Signature "ABargas." From a series of medallions depicting personifications of the times of day: Aurore (Dawn), Jour (Day), Crepuscle (Dusk), and Nuit (Night).

A pair of different oak tree leaves, one with acorns. From Waite Thresher Co., the kings of filigree and chainmail in the late 19th century.