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How do I clean an old safe?
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To clean an old safe, open it up and shake out any dust and debris. Then, clean every surface with a degreasing agent formulated for the safe's specific type of material. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage safes.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Large Industrial Faux Wood Grain Metal Safe, dry bar, storage
By The Safe Cabinet Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stately, early 20th century, safe cabinet by The Safe Cabinet Co, Marietta OH features stunning faux wood grain exterior with brass handle and combination lock and original paint int...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Steel
Home Safe
By James Gale Tyler
Located in Greenville, DE
Very well executed seascape. Alternate title "In Point" inscribed on the rear. 17 x 15in in frame, including linen liner. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Italian Tabletop Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Italian Tabletop Safe
Circa 1840
This remarkable 19th-century Italian tabletop safe represents the pinnacle of security craftsmanship and decorative metalwork.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
$49,850
Italian Hobnail Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hobnail Floor Safe
Italian
Circa 1820
This rare and monumental Italian safe, circa 1820, is constructed from reinforced wrought iron, rendering it virtually indestructible.
Category
Antique 19th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wrought Iron
$124,500
Dutch antique safe with industrial look, usable as a real safe
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Dutch antique safe in good condition with a well-functioning pump lock.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Antique Mahogany Safe Cabinet with Chubb Safe, England, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Mahogany Safe Cabinet with Integral Chubb Safe.
The cabinet of fine flamed mahogany with moulded cornice above an arch panelled door flanked by fluted pilasters opening to an...
Category
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Materials
Steel
