Any ideas for proper storage of an 1876 Philadelphia World's Fair medal?

MRK

Hopefully Askari could chime in as he seems to be familiar with World's Fair medals by doing a search on the forum. It's about three inches in diameter and a bit under half an inch thick. It doesn't have it's original presentation case. Obviously, it's too big for any holders or slabs, so I was just looking for suggestions on how to protect this medal. I believe it is copper. Thanks sincerely for any information provided.
I've been shifting my focus to other areas of numismatics to try and regain some interest so I'm a newbie when it comes to the darkside material, medals, and tokens. However, it's refreshing to see beautiful new designs that I've never encountered before. It's almost like starting a new hobby but with a bit of a head start.
Thanks again for any info.

Mike

lordmarcovan

Maybe a jewelry store will have some sort of nice box?

XXX

<< <i>Hopefully Askari could chime in as he seems to be familiar with World's Fair medals by doing a search on the forum. It's about three inches in diameter and a bit under half an inch thick. It doesn't have it's original presentation case. Obviously, it's too big for any holders or slabs, so I was just looking for suggestions on how to protect this medal. I believe it is copper. Thanks sincerely for any information provided.
I've been shifting my focus to other areas of numismatics to try and regain some interest so I'm a newbie when it comes to the darkside material, medals, and tokens. However, it's refreshing to see beautiful new designs that I've never encountered before. It's almost like starting a new hobby but with a bit of a head start.
Thanks again for any info.

Mike >>



Do a search for: In world forum or scroll back to 21 May 05

Medals...How do you store and display them?

You will find allot of this has been covered for all of us...................Welcome aboard.....

Stork

Here's that thread: Linkage. I also have a custom-made Solidcraft (solid-craft.com) display for a medal without a slab. (Search for forum-member Solid--this is his work--quite fabulous). He would need dimensions of your medal, and he does have some limitations for size. Very nice display.

Cathy


BTW: Askari hasn't logged on in awhile ()--I think someone said he is taking a break. Hopefully he will be back soon!

MRK

Thanks everyone for all the useful information. You guys and gals have some beautiful display items.