19th Century Safes

French Bauche Safe / Money box / Fire box. Originates from the 19th century.

Originally from France, 19th century. Dimensions: 38L x 27D x 22H

Safe box. Iron. XIX century. Rectangular safe made of iron, with a rectangular base, two handles on the sides and classicist-influenced molding decorations on the fronts and top. It...

Early 19th century painted iron safe circa 1830. We are pleased to offer this cast iron safe in near original condition and still functioning today.

Collection of five ornate 19th century sterling silver match safes. All with decorative Art nouveau and foliate designs and some monogrammed.

Antique Cassa Forte Safe, Italy, Late 18th / Early 19th Century. In very good orginal condition, working, with original key.

Hand-wrought iron safe hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s. The safe is made of thin sheets of iron folded and nailed together over a wooden case. Thicker bands of iron were then u...

19th Century Heavy Banker’s Drawers and Safe Cupboard Pedestal, Strong Cupboard This is a very well made piece by Hobs and Co, it was intended as a safe place to keep cash and docu...

19th Century Virginia Walnut Pie Safe with Original Star Punched Tins in as found condition.

19th century Danish polished steel safe on stand circa 1890.

Wear, oxidation, and surface marks appropriate for a 19th-century iron safe. Structurally sound with a beautiful historic patina.

A Japanese Meiji period merchant's Kuruma tansu chest from the 19th century, with four large drawers and a lateral door concealing additional drawers.

Interesting facts: In the 19th century, northern Italy developed into an economically significant region within Europe.

A Swedish iron safe from the 19th century. This antique Swedish rectangular-shaped iron safe features three chunky padlocks which dangle open from the front top (note that these cann...

Large 19th Century French Safe – Iron Fittings with Riveted Straps Impressive 19th-century French safe, featuring a sturdy construction with interwoven iron straps secured with hand-...

Very old antique cabinet. Square nails! Tin seems poorly done, and possbily a more recent marriage, it is also patched to the bottom right corner. Procured from a collectors estate,...

Late 19th century French trompe l'oeil safe by Gallet Paris, in the form of a Louis Phillippe gilt and ebonized style chest of drawers, with faux drawer trim concealing the lock, sur...

19th century painted iron safe / document chest / braided mahogany interior,, Salvaged from Union Depot Station, Erie Pa., Great size,,wonderful original patina ,paint and surface,, ...

Keep your valuables and documents in this important antique hobnail safe. Manufactured by Magaud de Charf in Clermont, France, the monumental wrought iron safe is decorated with nail...

19th Century Dutch safe from F.J.P. Trousselot Rotterdam, ca 1880 A Dutch safe from F.J.P.

1969 Wien Armored cabinet, safe, restored and functioning, in solid oak the internal structure, covered with panels in welded steel. Measures cm: H 100, W 90, D 56.

Rare small iron safe from the mid-19th century, made entirely of thick sheet iron with a front decorated in a wood-grain laminate, probably printed or paper-based.

This antique wooden and iron safe, was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1870. The black painted and polished iron safe stands on a separate carved oak base decorated with a straight b...

Italian Tabletop Safe Circa 1840 This remarkable 19th-century Italian tabletop safe represents the pinnacle of security craftsmanship and decorative metalwork.

Keep your jewelry or important documents locked up in this small antique safe from Northern France. Crafted, circa 1880, the 52 pound cast safe has a chic two-tone black and silver p...

Hobnail Floor Safe Italian Circa 1820 This rare and monumental Italian safe, circa 1820, is constructed from reinforced wrought iron, rendering it virtually indestructible. Designed...

Unusual antique pie safe that has been made into a nightstand. A back has been added to what once was open for the pies to cool after it has been taken out of the oven. This particul...

Crafted in Paris circa 1870 by Verstaen, this "Coffre-Fort" incombustible combines the refinement of fine French cabinetry with the security of a fireproof safe. The body is construc...

A truly American Southern piece, this rustic wooden pie safe features pierced tin inserts in the double doors and on the sides. Other features include two shelves, rustic hardware an...

19th Century Golden Oak Humidor A great fun piece dating from 1870, designed to look like a bank safe The Cigar box has 3 drawers to the interior and brass fittings inside and out...

19th C. English Oak Wood and Steel Banded Safe Storage Cabinet Chest Trunk.

Diminutive 19th century pie safe cupboard in old white with punched tin details throughout.

Antique Italian Iron Safe with Complicated Locking Mechanism Italy, early 19th century This compact yet substantial antique Italian safe is constructed of heavy iron plate and retai...

The company's reputation attracted prestigious clients, including the Duke of Wellington and the Bank of England, and by the mid-19th century, Chubb's safes were in high demand inter...

Bauche Small antique metal travel safe, with studded edges and interior lined with its original felt. Letter combination lock (non-functional). Original key and functional lock. The...

A lovely little group of three Victorian Match safes and little trinket boxes. One is horn with silver inlay. It opens with a press of the side lever. Another is in miniature wood ...

This exceptional display of woodworking is a 19th-century panetière, or bread box, once used daily in a country home in the south of France.

19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France Antique travel safe in non-combustible cast iron from northeastern France (Gueux, Marne).

Meant to hang on a wall. Barrel shape with alternating woods. Lift lid and cutout back to hang on a wall. Commonly referred to as treen ware.

A Beautifully Worn Late Edo Period Wabi Sabi "Safe"/Storage box. Originally used to store money & valuables. Heavily patinated cedar & chestnut. Perfect decorative wabi sabi...

The ironwork provides both structural reinforcement and visual authority, a hallmark of late 19th-century Meiji cabinetry. The internal layout consists of four full-width main drawe...

An Incredible 19th Century Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Made of Gold, Damascene, and Etched Steel.

Antique safe from the restoration period with internal walnut structure and iron cladding decorated with studs, from Italy, second quarter of the 19th century.

Hand-wrought iron safe hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s. The safe is made of thin sheets of iron folded and nailed together over a wooden case. Thicker bands of iron were then u...

19thc hand made wooden pie safe with punched tin. The punches tin is hand made with star design. Single drawer with dove tail construction. Very strong and sturdy piece. Found in Pen...

VICTORIAN SILVERPLATE BARREL-FORM "MATCH SAFE" HANDLED EBONIZED CANE Underside of screw-on lid hallmarked with serial numbering "C 4071" Probably English, circa 1870s 35 1/2" H x s...

Hailing from Gueux, in the northeast of France, this incombustible cast iron safe was constructed by the French company, Bauche, circa 1870, as indicated by the foliate placard on th...

It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It has a keyed door so that it can also be used as a safe. Both metal fittings are attached with very ...

This is an antique strong box. An English, brass and bronze secret letter or valuables case, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Appealing, polished box with an unusual and d...

Rare red wrought iron safe strong box with original key and marble top above. It is very heavy - around 200 kg. France, circa 1900.

Likely Italian in origin, circa late 19th century, and newly wired for safe, contemporary use.

Due to the toxicity of mercury vapors, this method was abandoned in the 19th century and replaced by safer techniques, such as electroplating.

This method, extremely toxic due to mercury vapor inhalation, was abandoned in the 19th century and replaced by safer techniques, such as electroplating.