Storing coins in high style!

[coinsarefun]

Now this is THE only way to store your coins
From Heritage Auctions http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=434&Lot_No=5525

Magnificent Walnut Collector's Cabinet, Circa 1820
$10, 925










Circa 1820 Collector's Specimen Cabinet. A fine English Regency veneered cabinet of elegant classical tripartite form, the upper section surmounted by a sweeping pediment with a secret compartment, above two doors with intricately designed stinging and bands inlaid against a burl walnut veneer, opening to an expertly crafted and fitted interior with 18 bowed and inlaid trays, the doors with inlaid geometric bands; all above a cornice and larger conforming mid-section with 26 trays, over a squat open storage space, all supported on bun feet; all sections with individual locks and keys.

Dimensions: 60-1/2 x 19-1/4 x 16-1/4 inches.

Condition: minor cracks in the lower left door, a long 17-3/4 inch crack in the right middle door, and with a loss to the trim around the top.

Commentary: Similar cabinets are historical reminders of early American and European collecting activities, predating coin boards, coin albums, or the certified coin holders of today. All coin collectors of stature had their own cabinet to house their collection, and these were popular until at least the late 1920s. Page 71 of Q. David Bowers' The History of United States Coinage As Illustrated by the Garrett Collection shows a photo of John Work Garrett seated in front of his magnificent cabinet, examining an item from his collection. A single cabinet tray is extended, showing the fittings that are an integral part of these pieces.

Coin cabinets spawned a special numismatic term that is seldom heard today. The Coin World Almanac defines "Cabinet Friction" as "Slight surface wear on a coin, token, or medal caused by friction between it and the tray or envelope in which it is contained."

[Deagle74]

WOW gorgeous!!
Rok

[Zantetsuken]

That is stylish. The pattern and finish are beautiful. Thanks for posting this. 

~Daniel

[FilthyBroke]

So, when is it due to arrive?

That is a VERY cool find!

[coinsarefun]

So, when is it due to arrive?
That is a VERY cool find!

When I get an extra 10k sitting around

[cpm9ball]

It's too small!

Chris