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.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...y/5c6d795a.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...y/12a0eada.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...y/731d558e.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...y/8d08f240.jpg