Jerseys, signatures
and things worth keeping
Deep shadow boxes built around the object, with mounting that holds it securely and comes back out cleanly.
Jerseys, signatures and things worth keeping
Framing an object is a different problem from framing a picture. A jersey has weight and bulk, a signed ball has depth, and a medal needs to sit proud of the backing without pressing against glass.
We build the box to the depth the object actually needs, with spacers holding the glazing clear of the surface. Garments are mounted on archival board and supported so the fabric does not sag over the years, using stitching and hidden supports rather than adhesive.
That reversibility matters. If the piece has resale value, permanent mounting will cost you more than the framing ever did.
Materials and choices
Jersey and garment mounting
Stitched and supported on archival board so the fabric holds its shape without adhesive contact.
Signed photographs
Hinged with archival tissue and matted so the signature sits clear of the glazing.
Three-dimensional objects
Balls, gloves, medals and instruments mounted on hidden supports sized to the object.
Deep shadow boxes
Built to the depth the piece requires, with spacers keeping glass off the surface.
UV glazing
Signatures in marker and ink fade faster than most people expect. UV glass slows that considerably.
Engraved plates
Brass or aluminium plates with player, date or occasion, fitted to the mat or the moulding.
How this one goes
Assess
We look at the object, its depth, its weight and how it needs to be supported.
Design
Box depth, mat colour and layout worked out so the piece sits the way you want it seen.
Mount
Archival, reversible mounting — stitched or supported, never glued to the backing.
Seal and fit
Glazing spaced clear of the surface, box sealed, and heavy-duty hanging hardware fitted.
What customers say
About memorabilia
Not the way we do it. Garments are stitched to an archival backing board with supports rather than glued, so the piece can be removed later with no trace of the mounting.
It depends on the object. A flat jersey needs relatively little; a ball or a glove needs considerably more. We measure the piece and build the box to suit rather than forcing it into a standard depth.
Yes. Jerseys are usually folded to show the number and nameplate together, but we can lay it out however you want — full front, folded to show a sleeve patch, or reversed to show the back.
For anything signed, yes. Marker and ink fade noticeably faster than printed images, and once a signature has faded there is nothing to be done about it.
Yes. Matched mouldings, mats and box depths across a set of pieces so they read as a group when hung together. Tell us how many and where they are going.
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