Identification needed please

[ACStanley]

Hello everyone!

I purchased this at an estate sale because I simply thought it was neat. Yet I thirst for more information. Could anyone please tell me what it is?

Item info:

It is made of metal.
It is magnetic.
On each side of the cube there are different size holes. (none the same size)
It measures 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
It weighs 2 lbs 6 oz
On one side it is marked 65 France

My theory:

It is a mold for precious metals (Casting I think its called)

PS, I am so happy to have found such a wonderful resource here! Thank you in advance!

[KC]

Reminds me of an item that I have been wanting to get.... Dapping Punches & Steel Block Set Anvil Dome Tool to dome pennies, coins, metal blanks.

[ACStanley]

Wow, I think you are exactly correct... its strange to me that its marked france.... I wonder it if has any age to it... Thanks so much!

[bbc-antiques.co.uk]

I bought a similar doming block on ebay for £35 recently , I think yours will be 50-60 yrs old

[ACStanley]

Thanks BBC! I appreciate the info =)

[mart]

OK, KC,, I can`t imagine the need to dome things !! What are these used in making ??