Relic Display Ideas

[VTColonialDigger]

I haven't been finding a whole lot of incredible things recently, so as a result I haven't been posting much on here. What I have been finding is a lot of small relics and the like that aren't good enough to put into my display cases but things I still want to display (small items like harmonica reeds, brass buckles, 4 hole buttons, pocket knives, etc). I'm trying to think of ways to display these items; the best thing I can come up with is putting them in mason jars, but I'm looking for other ideas. I was wondering what kind of creative ways all you folks here on T-Net use to display your relics. All ideas welcome!

VTColonialDigger

 

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[teleprospector]

A shadow box grouping that evokes some kind of memory for YOU!
Jon

 

[VTColonialDigger]

A shadow box grouping that evokes some kind of memory for YOU!
Jon

That's a great idea, thanks teleprospector

 

[ticndig]

I have my small low value relics scattered about on a bookshelf . everything worth stealing is not displayed .

 

[teleprospector]

That's a great idea, thanks teleprospector

You're welcome VTColonialDigger!
Jon

 

[boogeyman]

Shadow boxes. Glue black velvet or felt on a piece of 1/4" stryofoam and press fit in the box. You can get pins that are shaped like big staples from companies that sell jewelry displays. Allows standing them up. I've got a shelf where I just put them in like books with labels on the edge. Pull them out to show off. Oh, the pins cost a couple bucks for a hundred.

I'm a firm believer in "Why buy something you can make or scrounge."

 

[Trezurehunter]

I just display my smaller relics in small display cases, about 16 x 12 or so. They have glass tops and are made of oak framing with red or black felt for the backdrop. Display cases bring new life to small relics.

 

[VTColonialDigger]

Shadow boxes. Glue black velvet or felt on a piece of 1/4" stryofoam and press fit in the box. You can get pins that are shaped like big staples from companies that sell jewelry displays. Allows standing them up. I've got a shelf where I just put them in like books with labels on the edge. Pull them out to show off. Oh, the pins cost a couple bucks for a hundred.

I'm a firm believer in "Why buy something you can make or scrounge."

Thanks for the ideas boogeyman. I also prefer making my own displays, you have given me some good ideas.

 

[VTColonialDigger]

I just display my smaller relics in small display cases, about 16 x 12 or so. They have glass tops and are made of oak framing with red or black felt for the backdrop. Display cases bring new life to small relics.

Thank you, Trezurehunter. I think I have seen those before, they look really good with lots of small relics in them.

 

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