DaveG38 Posted November 11, 2016 Posted November 11, 2016 Anybody know anything about coin cases? I've just bought a 1887 7 coin silver Specimen Set in a case. The coins are all a uniform dark tone with very reflective fields - but they are not proofs. Grade is basically EF-GEF for each of the 7 coins, so a very nice little group, which based on the uniformity of the toning has been together a long time. The interesting thing is that the case looks like it has some kind of animal skin covering. Its a bit lizard like and is a grey/beige colour with Victoria Jubilee Specimen Set in gold lettering on it. I wondered if this covering is shagreen and if so can enybody help with any information about who made these cases and put the sets together. Quote
bagerap Posted November 13, 2016 Posted November 13, 2016 You know what we want. Pictures!!! Having said that, it does sound as though it could be Shagreen. What amazes most people is how soft and tactile sharkskin can be. Quote
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