[meteorite-list] Display idea for Riker boxes

From: Dan Wray <daniel_wray_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:53:51 -0600
Message-ID: <350B3216D92F4E44A917DABA379205F0_at_DAN1>

Hi Mike,

I like your display and think you have utilized your space well. The
problem you, I and all of us have is what do we do as our collection
increases. The other problem is I display parts of my collection for
astronomy events and once a display case is set up I resist breaking it
down. I now have six cases that mostly occupy space under beds in my home
because there are not that many large flat places to display them. They are
fairly easy to bring out and show to people but are not on display normally.
There are some collectors that put every thing in Riker mounts. For me this
takes up too much space but is does keep the label and specimen together. I
think this might be a good topic for the list. Tell us how you store and or
display your collection. In the past we have seen some collection displays,
let's see some more.

Dan Wray
COMETS

----- Original Message -----
From: "Galactic Stone & Ironworks" <meteoritemike at gmail.com>
To: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 7:17 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Display idea for Riker boxes


> Hi List,
>
> After moving, much of my meteorite collection is still packed away.
> But I have managed to get about half of it unpacked and on display.
> In the photo linked below is the beginning of my meteorite display.
> It occupies a corner space in the room. Under the desk is assorted
> shipping supplies like boxes, tape, labels, etc. The big wooden
> cabinet on the desk is my specimen cabinet - it contains my smallest
> micromounts, some minerals, some oddball specimens, and many of my
> "props" like my scales, magnets, loupe, and other misc stuff. (a lot
> of junk is hiding in that cabinet)
>
> While trying to maximize my limited wall space, I came up with a
> method to display small Riker boxes. Notice the large 12x16-inch
> Rikers on the shelves - that large size Riker comes in two varieties,
> one is 1-inch deep and another is 2-inches deep. Either one is
> perfect for holding smaller Rikers. The 12x16 case will hold 9 of the
> 3x4-inch cases if the large case is oriented vertically (3 rows of 3)
> or it will hold 8 if the case is oriented horizontally (2 rows of 4).
>
> The glass apothecary jars on top of the cabinet hold some of my bulk
> materials - like UNWA, tektites, mineral specimens, crystals,
> trinitite, etc. I have a few dozen smaller glass bottles and vials
> filled with assorted micromount materials (bulk lots of crumbs), but I
> don't have a proper display for these yet. To the right in the photo
> (out of frame) there is another blank wall that runs above a bookcase
> - the bookcase holds my meteorite books and the blank wall is going to
> be filled up in a fashion similar to what is seen in the photo.
>
> Meteorite Display under construction -
> http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj24/Meteoritethrower/Meteorites/The%20Collection/met-wall-1.jpg
>
> Opinions or suggestions are welcome. :)
>
> Best regards,
>
> MikeG
>
>
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Received on Wed 29 Jul 2009 11:53:51 PM PDT