Afghan Stamping Template, Multi-Designs! glass venetian beads Strand of fairly uniform antique

Strand of fairly uniform antique brass/bronze beads from India

Very cool antique conch shell bead from the state of Nagaland in India

there may some some chipping due to handling over the years and the wire may be brittle

Interesting etching

These were made in Morocco in the 1980's

Afghan Stamping Template, Multi-Designs! glass venetian beads Strand of fairly uniform antiqueAntique Afghan mold for stamping silver components, early 1900's, ornate multiple designs, so unique! Bronze template used in traditional coin silver jewelry. 7mm thick, hexagonal shape (solid!) x 31 2 inches. Makes detailed designs, about 50 patterns to choose from. traditional pattern for boxy pendant. An interesting collectable art object.