Fellini case history

[jimmycue]

I have what i think is a early Fellini case. Was wondering where i can find some history about Fellini cases? Such as how to tell what year mine was made and more so general history about when Bob started and stopped building his cases?

Thanks for any help
Jimmy K

 

[ctyhntr]

This page should have some background history. I believe the owner of the page is a frequent poster here on AZ.

http://www.palmercollector.com/FelliniCases.html

 

[TATE]

I have what i think is a early Fellini case. Was wondering where i can find some history about Fellini cases? Such as how to tell what year mine was made and more so general history about when Bob started and stopped building his cases?

Thanks for any help
Jimmy K

The earlier cases can be identified by the stitching on the label, earlier being straight stitching and later being zig-zag. Also, the later embossed skins used were higher definition and a greater variety were used. Those were the only differences I've noticed.

A frequent poster here, Tikkitavi, has a large collection and he has seen many, many cases.

If you could post some pictures here it would be helpful.

Chris

 

[jimmycue]

I have what i think is a early Fellini case. Was wondering where i can find some history about Fellini cases? Such as how to tell what year mine was made and more so general history about when Bob started and stopped building his cases?

Thanks for any help
Jimmy K

Heys guys thanks for input about Fellini cases.

 

[hangemhigh]

The earlier cases can be identified by the stitching on the label, earlier being straight stitching and later being zig-zag. Also, the later embossed skins used were higher definition and a greater variety were used. Those were the only differences I've noticed.

A frequent poster here, Tikkitavi, has a large collection and he has seen many, many cases.

If you could post some pictures here it would be helpful.

Chris

Hey Chris, there was a later run with an iron-on label too.

 

[TATE]

Hey Chris, there was a later run with an iron-on label too.

I haven't seen that but I had a later Ann Gore case that had an iron-on label - thanks for the info.

Chris

 

[hangemhigh]

I haven't seen that but I had a later Ann Gore case that had an iron-on label - thanks for the info.

Chris

Bob did a run in 2006 with an iron-on Fellini label. Here's a pic for you.

 

[TATE]

Bob did a run in 2006 with an iron-on Fellini label. Here's a pic for you.

That's a good way to tell the difference. They look just as nice as ever. Did he do the leather work himself? I wonder whatever happened to Ann Gore?

Chris