I recently picked up this antique display case and figured it's be great to display my ancients now that I've got quite a few. But other than the sanding it down does anyone have any ideas as far as what to do to it that'll look good? Any suggestions are welcome.
I saw this post on the ancients sub-reddit. It's pretty cool. I wouldn't own it, for safety reasons, coin wise. I'd use it for some other hobby of mine instead.
I agree with Mat. It appears to be constructed of plywood which uses an adhesive to bind the layers of wood together; not good for coins.
So what if I let layered the inside it's some sort of velvet liner like you would see in a Abafil tray? Will that help protect the coins?
Nice case. Sand and refinish the outside and it will look great. The inside is dark so your coins may not display well. Plan on trying to lighten the inside with felt or something that’s lighter in color. Only trial and error will let you know what’s correct for each coin.
I don't have any problems with old cabinets where I live. Some areas of the country have a terrible time. If the cabinet smells like it has been compromised by water or steady moisture, I would stay away from putting coins in it.
Most plywood manufacturers use urea formaldehyde as the bonding agent (adhesive). It may or may not damage your coins; worst case would be uneven toning and darkening.
Well it's doesn't have an odor and seems pretty sturdy for its age. Also I plan to completely sand the inside and do away with most the adhesive.
