I think it is time after a couple of years to breath a bit more life into this area of collecting again. The metals used seem to suggest that what ever was to hand in metal blanks stock, ie copper, brass, and of cause tin and brass for the coin boxes was used. Over the years I have had in my collection most of J. Moores work in so called toy coins and boxes. The variations in metal used and dies used are probable best illustrated by the model crown, copper brass, bronze, silver, and various plating's are evident. Dies are also legion
I know of a collector who collects the Windsor Castle Boxes, who has commentated that no two that he has are from the same die.
Tony Barters books on each of the model coin types, explains many variations and must be applauded for the hard work involved.
His books are on the net some ware, he gave me his first penny ones but I have been unable to find the rest to buy, which is only right considering the work that he put into that project. The dies for the more common coins and boxes may well have been part of the training of apprentices, which would explain the variations. It would be interesting to know if the button making was the main stay of the business or did medals, toy coins, and coin boxes take over, remembering that J.Moore was known for his medal making.
