Thanks for the kind words about the displays. Those that commented on the oak effect are spot on. It's hard to tell from the photos, but my bullet cases are made from red gum (heart wood of sweetgum; this is the case pictured) and yellow poplar. They have been coated with clear matte finish polyurthene, and the bullets, including the bases have also been coated with clear matte finish polyurthene. Tom Stelma convinced me the bullets ought to be coated - and after having done so, I have to agree that at least for me, this is the right way to go. Doesn't affect the patina, does not have an "unnatural" look, can be removed, and I've seen no further deterioration on those that I have coated.
I plan to take some better photos of the cases to post in the near future, as well as some closeups of bullets that I don't have a solid identification for. Jim Thomas, I've not forgotten I promised to get some posted on the forum, and I will shortly