Thread: Restoration of antique razor case.

I am moving this part of the restore from the other thread, as I think this forum is more appropriate .
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...azor-case.html

The faux crocodile pattern leather arrived while I was at home for lunch. It was packaged very well.
The pattern is not what I expected, the original 'croc scale' was a very small, perhaps 1/8 inch per scale , and the new stuff is almost life size 'crocodile scales' faux leather.

Now I have a decision to make, in the other thread the idea was talked about as to if I would restore this antique razor case and build a replica. Now that the paper has arrived and it is so much different I am leaning to only doing a replica.

With a restore I could probably complete the task tonight after work, as to building a replica I still have to find the wood and hinges, it will be awhile longer.

Your opinions are welcome.

Here are some photos.