EXPLANATION OF PLATE 11. 



Figs. 1-4. Dies of baked clay. Early form of die placed in Ijottom of press, fitted 

 with plunger to force clay through forming handles. Cat. No. 178515. 



Fig. 5. Pattern for handle dies; sheet iron. Cat. No. 178507. 



Figs. 6-7. Dies. Square frame of oak, over one end of which is tacked sheet iron, 

 pierced with the sliape and fitted with a core. Placed in the press for 

 forming hollow handles. Cat. No. 178501. 



