Collection accesories

[Volkbert]

We all know to find militaria dealers. But where can we find stores that sell accesories like display cases, mannequins or small standards for medals? Does anybody know where to find these kind of things?

[Patrick Dempsey]

mannequins.

Hello Volkbert,
a good source of mannequins can be found at:
http://www.mannequins.nl
you should find something that fits the bill.

All the best,
Patrick.

[Joao Alberto]

You may find ...

... display cases here:

http://www.allstatemfgco.com
http://members.aol.com/janiew48/index.html
http://www.customdisplays.com
http://www.bluegrasscase.com

Thanks to Frank H for the info.

Bye for now,
Joao Alberto.

[janvs]

This won't help you Volkbert as these stores probably don't exist in the Netherlands, but the rest of the forum should look at the curios at "The Bombay Company." These are usually found in shopping malls.

I just picked up a nice walnut finished (not real walnut) wall-mounted 3-shelf curio for $80. It was on sale from $200 to $100, but I made them an offer for $80 and they agreed. I'm going to post pictures of my (fledgling) collection in it soon. It looks nice!

janvs

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi, have you tried "IKEA" they have some nice display cabinets and the prices are not too bad? Also try shopfitting suppliers in your local area. I have had some good deals with mine buying glass display heads.
Cheers, Ade.

[George Stimson]

What about styrofoam (or other material) heads for headgear? At a wig supply shop?

George

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi George, never use Styrofoam heads unless they are covered with clean cotton covers. Cut up a T shirt and cover them. These foam heads give off fumes that will harm the leather on sweatbands, liners, etc. I cringe each time I see these in peoples collections or on dealers websites.
Hope this info is of use?
Cheers, Ade.

[George Stimson]

Ade

"Hope this info is of use?"

It is, very much! Thanks!

George

[David Tiffin]

Hey,
I have used Bluegrass for cases before and was very happy. Certain woods give off fumes and should be avoided. There is an article either on the open site or the members site about storing you collectables. It tells what woods make for safe cases. Also, try eBay for mannequins. There are several on there right now.

[Richardxyz]

I bought some display cases from Custom Displays, and was very pleased with them, they look superb and are well made. However I should point out that shipping and customs duty made them quite an expensive purchase in the end, in effect doubling the cost.

A cheaper method I used recently was that I purchased a wooden cutlery box with a perspex lid from a second hand stall. It only cost me £3.50 and came with about ten spoons and forks! I ditched these and gutted the fittings of the box and placed some foam ( archival foam is the best as its acid free ) inside and placed my pieces on the foam. I also added some hook and eye catches so that the lid stayed flush to the base of the box and that the badges were held to the foam. It looks quite good and saved me a fair bit of money.

[Wolffen]

Is there a Europen site with desplay site? The shiiping woud cost me same or more then the actual case. Thx

[Volkbert]

Thanx for all your replies!

I now consider buying a weight scale (for post parcels so it is very precise). I saw one offered for €50,-. Is that a good price?