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What were safes made from in the 1800s?
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In the 1800s, safes were usually made of metal like tin plating or sheet iron. Fireproofing the safes proved difficult, and during the 1820s, specific mixtures of materials such as mica, potash lye and alum were used to line a safe’s interior in order to prevent its contents from succumbing to fire damage. Shop a collection of safes on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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Japanese Sendai Bo Tansu in Keyaki, Meiji Period
Located in Savannah, GA
A Japanese Sendai Bo tansu in keyaki wood with bo locking bar, Meiji period, 19th century.
Safe
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Safe of the 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
French safe
of the 19th Century
in iron, wood and other materials.
Decoration painted with a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Iron Safe
Located in High Point, NC
treasured possessions. Made in 19th century France, the surface of the metal has aged to a dark, velvety
Category
Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Early 19th century painted iron safe
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century painted iron safe circa 1830.
We are pleased to offer this cast iron safe in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Cupboards
Materials
Iron
19 Th century Lady Bronze with mandolin, Signed
By Paul Eugène Mengin 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19Th Century Large and impressive bronze with golden bronze patina of a girl holding a musical
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Heavy Banker’s Drawers and Safe Cupboard Pedestal, Strong Cupboard
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Heavy Banker’s Drawers and Safe Cupboard Pedestal, Strong Cupboard
This is a very
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
