Fire Proof Display Case or Frames - any good looking ones out there?

[timkb]

I am looking for a fire proof display case or frame to put some super valuable cards in and hang on my wall.

I would like to display them but they are too valuable to risk fire.

Does anyone know of a site or person that makes such a thing?

• Needs to be resistant to home fires (1500 F)
• UV blocking
• Glass on both side so the cards can still be viewed
• Have attractive design so they look good on wall
• Any Price
• Fits PSA enclosed cards or non-PSA enclosed cards (either is fine)

All types welcome - this is just the beginning of my search.

[Leon]

I don't remember anyone putting fire proof cases on their wall. I think that is the kicker here. I made 300 dpi scans of some cards then printed them out and framed them to use as wall/case displayed cards. I left the expensive cards in my safe deposit box. Otherwise I have a 1200lb fire resistant Jewelers safe at home but I don't think it would hang on my wall very well.

[timkb]

Thanks for weighing in, I am considering making some but wanted to see if there was already people doing this. Sounds like there may be some interest.

[jcmtiger]

Been collecting since the 1970's, have never come across any. You might check with some museums, that would be the only place I can think of.

[KMayUSA6060]

Check this site out. Haven't dug into this much, but my sister showed it to me a while ago. She works for a couple museums and is an archival or curatorial major in college (I think).

http://www.gaylord.com/

[rainier2004]

All my walls are filled with custom frames, museum quality glass and all that jazz...never heard of a fire proof frames though.

You gotta keep in mind though, the fire rating is kinda misleading. If that frame warmed up to a couple hundred degrees the plastic will just melt and destroy everything anyways...plus most of the damage from a fire is from the water used to put it out. House fires typically burn between 1500-2000 degrees depending on building material. I finally decided to insure everything and just enjoy what I got and hang 'em up.

Good luck and keep us posted.