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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
Board, Oil
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
Reliable Safe & Lock Co. Cast Iron Combination Safe C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
A cast iron safe, manufactured by The Reliable Safe & Lock Co. of Covington, Kentucky, dating to approximately 1890.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Walnut Virginia Pie Safe
Located in East Aurora, NY
A very attractive late 19th century Walnut two piece Pie / Meat safe in outstanding original condition without having any cleaning or restoration down through the years.
Category
Antique 1870s American American Classical Cupboards
Materials
Walnut
$1,400