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| It's my very own World War II Era Metal Stamping Kit |
During my visit, I managed to collect quite a few post cards, a vintage tin with textured graphics, and a dime dispenser for Ken. Then, on my final walk-through, I spotted this beauty in "Case #6". I was drawn to it like a moth to a flame. I knew that I had to make it mine.
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| An Outside View |
When I first took the mallet out of the case, my reflex was to test the weight and balance in my hand with a mock striking motion. I didn't even realize that I'd done it until I'd replaced it, and Sibyl said, "It looks like you've done this before!"
I hope to become a regular visitor at The Antique Mall. I can't imagine passing through Troy again without stopping. And as for this set, it's found a new home and place of honor in my studio. I'll treasure it for a lifetime, and I've already begun to dream about a new jewelry collection inspired by its history.
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| This kit includes individual stamps of the full alphabet, a mallet, the case, and a specialized anvil. |
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| One side of the anvil was used for marking spoons, forks, and knives from the mess kits. |
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| The other side of the anvil was used for marking meat cans. After WWI, dog tags were no longer hand stamped as the process was automated. |
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| The letters and random words stamped into the wood add to the appeal of these tools for me. |
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| The first three letters stamped with my new set. A nod to my Dad who enlisted in the army during World War II when he was 17 years old. |
