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Lot 089 - Vintage Badge-A-Mint Hand Press and Cut-A-Circle Paper Cutter Button Making Kit with Button Parts, Manufactured by RPM Associates Ltd., LA Salle, Illinois
Lot 089 - Vintage Badge-A-Mint Hand Press and Cut-A-Circle Paper Cutter Button Making Kit with Button Parts, Manufactured by RPM Associates Ltd., LA Salle, Illinois
Vintage button making hand press kit designed for creating custom buttons. The kit includes the hand press mechanism with lever action, a separate button cutting tool, multiple button component dies in various metallic finishes including blue, red, gold, and green, plus additional button-making supplies. The press features a circular base plate with positioning pin and is mounted on a work surface platform. Manufactured by RPM Associates Ltd., La Salle, Illinois, as indicated on the pink labels reading "Cut A Circle" and company information.
The kit comes in original cardboard shipping boxes marked "Fragile - Handle With Care." All components are present and the press is in working condition, though operation is somewhat complex. Purchasers are responsible for researching proper use and should consult YouTube for instructional videos on operation. The button cutter tool requires a replacement blade for optimal function.
Dimensions: 4" L x 4" W x 2-3/8" H
Dimensions of items in this lot vary.
The listed dimensions are of the "Cut a Circle" base.
