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David C Walters Posts: 64 |
posted 04-18-2012 09:41 PM
  
 I spent the last two weeks working on this display case for some of my favorite Whiting pieces (I realize there are a few Gorham pieces in there). I purchased a table top curio style display case and then made a false bottom for it out of a sheet of wood (like balsa) and some silver cloth. The false bottom sits right on top of the original felt bottom that came with the case and offers a measure of protection for the silver contained inside. I finished off the project with the addition of some 3M anti-tarnish strips and some silica packets. The only issue was that it was so much work! Between making the silver cloth covered bottom, which was extremely time consuming, and the search for a non-sulfurous glue, I am loathe to take on the project again. Does anyone know if there is a company or website out there that will produce something like this for me? PS – Jeff Herman was a big help with this project. I love that there is someone like him out there that was willing to take the time to answer some questions I had as I was preparing this display case. IP: Logged |
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Polly Posts: 1970 |
posted 04-19-2012 09:47 AM
Nice job, David! I hope you will show us photos of the objects inside. (Sorry I'm not answering your question. I'd like to know the answer myself.) IP: Logged |
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jersey Posts: 1203 |
posted 04-19-2012 12:47 PM
Hello David, I found mine at an antique shop that was closing. Also, you might try a search for display cases on the web. I'm sure there are plenty available. Jersey IP: Logged |
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Postnikov Posts: 133 |
posted 04-19-2012 05:21 PM
Hi David - The easiest way is to make an exact drawing, choose the surface and style and let a carpenter make it - so you get what you want - and must not hunt down some antiques which will mostly not fit in style or material. That was the way I choose. Regards IP: Logged |
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jersey Posts: 1203 |
posted 04-19-2012 07:53 PM
Postnikov! A most beautiful display! Thank you for sharing. Jersey IP: Logged |
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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 |
posted 04-19-2012 08:37 PM
Jersey, This might be some of the same.  IP: Logged |
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Kimo Posts: 1627 |
posted 04-19-2012 09:51 PM
David and Postnikov - you have me drooling. You both have beautiful cases and silver! As Postnikov mentioned, there are professional cabinet makers around who are eager to take on commissions. You can have them build to any size and design, use any kind of woods and glass, line it with silver cloth and use non-sulfur glues (or no glue at all - they can make it with pegs). While good cabinet makers are not inexpensive, you will get exactly what you want and have it last a lifetime. IP: Logged |
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jersey Posts: 1203 |
posted 04-19-2012 09:54 PM
Thank you Scott, However I was looking at the holders. Am I wrong, not the case that holds them? Perhaps I gave the wrong terminology? Jersey IP: Logged |
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David C Walters Posts: 64 |
posted 04-19-2012 11:30 PM
Thank you all for taking the time to respond to my post! I think in the future I may follow some of the above advice and hire a professional carpenter to take on this sort of job. I was hoping that maybe someone knew of a place where silver friendly display cases were sold ready made, but as I feared, it doesn't sound like that is the case. Postnikov - thank you for putting the photo of your display up! That is extremely impressive! IP: Logged |
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Postnikov Posts: 133 |
posted 04-20-2012 10:50 AM
Hi all - to have parts of my collection in sight is very important for me. To store the objects in satchels and boxes, cartons and bags could be no solution. I want to enjoy them. So here is my version - first the plan: Than the execution: @jersey This is noo show off.... Regards IP: Logged |
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David C Walters Posts: 64 |
posted 04-20-2012 02:04 PM
Postnikov, That is one of the most incredible things I have ever seen. Am I looking at the photos right? Is that shelf unit built right into the wall? Now you've got me thinking about what I want to do down the road once my collection grows closer to the size of yours. That unit is absolutely gorgeous! IP: Logged |
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Postnikov Posts: 133 |
posted 04-20-2012 04:44 PM
Hi David - thank you for the compliments! For your interest: the shelf unit is built right into the wall - but the "wall" is only simulated - it is a chipboard construction, later treated like the other surrounding walls. So the whole cabinet looks lighter and more elegant. Regards IP: Logged |
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Postnikov Posts: 133 |
posted 04-20-2012 04:46 PM
Sorry - forgot the detail... Regards IP: Logged |
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wev Moderator Posts: 4121 |
posted 04-20-2012 09:40 PM
Beats the heck out of my old shoe box, but if you ain't got much to show, you don't need much to show it. Beautiful design, beautiful execution. IP: Logged |
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David C Walters Posts: 64 |
posted 04-20-2012 10:01 PM
Postnikov, I thought I put a lot of effort into my little display case... Someday down the road I am going to draw upon this post for inspiration when it comes time to design and build my own "Postnikov" cases (that's what I am going to call large gorgeous custom built displays). I don't know why I never thought of something similar with all the daydreaming I do on the topic. I had even once thought of doing a wall mounted humidor...but applying the idea to my silver collection never entered my mind. IP: Logged |
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Postnikov Posts: 133 |
posted 04-21-2012 08:42 AM
Hi all - Thank you for your interest. Some further photos of the simple construction while in progress Hope the photos are not too large, but otherwise you can not see the details. Regards IP: Logged |
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seaduck Posts: 350 |
posted 04-21-2012 10:11 PM
I think Postnikov deserves a prize! I'm always fascinated by the ways people display or store their collections. David: Your cabinet is wonderful and well worth the effort. I'm curious about the glue. Can you say what you ended up using? My recollection is that the Pacific cloth people recommend "white glue," which I always understood to mean Elmers. IP: Logged |
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David C Walters Posts: 64 |
posted 04-23-2012 07:57 AM
Seaduck: Funny that you mention that. Yes, in the end the best non-sulfurous glue I could find was Elmer's Glue All. When I purchased the Pacific cloth it came with a little instruction pamphlet and one of its guidelines urged you to use non-sulfurous glue when bonding the cloth to a surface. Elmer's Glue All and Duco Household Cement were given as examples. Little did I realize that those were not just some idle examples...they represent the sole two non-sulfurous glues on the market! I am being a little facetious here, but you wouldn't believe the difficulty I ran into trying to find an alternative to Elmer's Glue All. I couldn't get the idea out of my head that Elmer's was a child's project glue until after I had examined seemingly dozens of alternative, only to find out that there are myriad different terms that all mean "sulfurous." In the end I found myself being forced to go with the Elmer's and it worked out great. IP: Logged |
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wev Moderator Posts: 4121 |
posted 04-23-2012 08:50 PM
You might look at Jade 713 PVA from Talas; it is acid free and archival. I use it in my book binding and restoration work. IP: Logged |
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David C Walters Posts: 64 |
posted 04-29-2012 10:29 PM
I will have to check that out - thank you! I wish I had joined this forum before I went through my fiasco of a search for my glue. David IP: Logged |
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