Old Coin Box

[scotsman 2]

Hi bought an old DIY coin box of ebay. I like the old banged up look lol but I have noticed that in some places the velvet has become loose and coins are slipping through. Is there any glue I can use without affecting the coins I collect silver coins I have put up pictures to give an idea of the material in question.

[Coinery 1,157]

That's a really interesting question, and one I don't know the answer to.

I would suggest you contact a coin cabinet maker and run the problem past him/her?

What's the name of that esteemed maker that's often talked about on here? Anyone?

I'd be really interested to hear back on this one, including rationales for glue choice by any said cabinet makers.

[TomGoodheart 403]

Nice old cabinet! I'd be careful of any glue that you can smell. It's obviously the risk of the fumes containing something that will affect the coins (probably accelerate toning). However it's hard to tell what the risks will be over time. It might be that the velvet itself will tone your coins.

Maybe best to just replace the velvet? Modern coin cabinets tend to be lined with felt, so I'm assuming that's pretty safe. Though that won't have the recesses for coins like your velvet.

If I decided I had to glue, I'd make sure I left the trays for a while (a month seems safe) to let any fumes dissipate. I think Rob has a background in chemistry. Maybe he or someone can chip in with more definite views?

Oh, and to answer Coinery above ... Peter Nichols cabinets is perhaps the one? Peter has retired and someone else took over. When I spoke to them they have replaced all the material Peter used with natural finishes. She seemed to think Peter's current ill-health might have been due to some of the chemicals like varnishes he used. I suspect they'd advocate only a limited range. Rabbit skin size is a traditional artist's glue/varnish I seem to remember ... but again, maybe someone with more knowledge can say if that would work.

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Edited March 22, 2015 by TomGoodheart

[scotsman 2]

Thanks for the replies guys cant find much online there's a restoration shop in town I might just give them a wee phone

[TomGoodheart 403]

Here's the contact details for Peter Nichols in case you're interested: http://www.coincabinets.com/contact.html

They don't just make them. They also restore and adapt. Very helpful ... but also busy!

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[scotsman 2]

Thanks very much for that info Tom very much appreciated mate