Coin Cases

[DaveG38 408]

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.

[bagerap 706]

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.