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English 19th Century Brass & Metal Fire Screen
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
intended to allow all to enjoy the sight and warmth of a wood burning fire from a safe distance. This
Category

19th Century English Other Used Fire Safes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Used English 19th Century Brass & Metal Fire Screen
English 19th Century Brass & Metal Fire Screen

English 19th Century Brass & Metal Fire Screen

H 21.5 in W 25.13 in D 12.63 in
English 19th Century Painted Fireguard
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. They are sometimes called nursery guards and allow all to enjoy the warmth of a wood burning fire from
Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Used English 19th Century Painted Fireguard
English 19th Century Painted Fireguard

English 19th Century Painted Fireguard

H 30.25 in W 34.5 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Modern French Faïence Orchies Moulin de Loupes Master Oyster Platter
By Orchies
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, meaning especially fired to be dishwasher safe. Measures: 13 in. diameter x .75 in. height Excellent
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Fire Safes

Materials

Ceramic

Used Mid-Century Modern French Faïence Orchies Moulin de Loupes Master Oyster Platter
Mid-Century Modern French Faïence Orchies Moulin de Loupes Master Oyster Platter

Mid-Century Modern French Faïence Orchies Moulin de Loupes Master Oyster Platter

H 0.75 in Dm 13 in
Mid-Century Modern French Faïence Orchies Moulin de Loupes Master Oyster Platter
By Orchies
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, meaning especially fired to be dishwasher safe. Measures: 13 in. diameter x .75 in. height. Excellent
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Fire Safes

Materials

Ceramic

Used Mid-Century Modern French Faïence Orchies Moulin de Loupes Master Oyster Platter
Mid-Century Modern French Faïence Orchies Moulin de Loupes Master Oyster Platter

Mid-Century Modern French Faïence Orchies Moulin de Loupes Master Oyster Platter

H 0.75 in Dm 13 in
Mid-Century Modern French Faïence Orchies Moulin de Loupes Ombre Oyster Plate
By Orchies
Located in Philadelphia, PA
marked, Decor grand feu special lava vaisselle, meaning especially fired to be dishwasher safe. Measures
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Fire Safes

Materials

Ceramic

Used Mid-Century Modern French Faïence Orchies Moulin de Loupes Ombre Oyster Plate
Mid-Century Modern French Faïence Orchies Moulin de Loupes Ombre Oyster Plate

Mid-Century Modern French Faïence Orchies Moulin de Loupes Ombre Oyster Plate

H 0.75 in Dm 9.75 in
Antique Milners 212 Fire Safe or Strong Box, England, circa 1870
Located in Billerica, MA
An English antique fire resistant Milners safe, painted green. This safe has a lovely natural
Category

1870s English British Colonial Used Fire Safes

Materials

Metal

Used Milners 212 Fire Safe or Strong Box, England, circa 1870
Antique Milners 212 Fire Safe or Strong Box, England, circa 1870

Antique Milners 212 Fire Safe or Strong Box, England, circa 1870

H 18 in W 24 in D 17 in
Glazed Ceramic Hunting Theme Match Safe
Located in Cookeville, TN
We are offering a unique early 20th century ceramic hunting theme match safe with polychromed
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Used Fire Safes

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Used Glazed Ceramic Hunting Theme Match Safe
Glazed Ceramic Hunting Theme Match Safe

Glazed Ceramic Hunting Theme Match Safe

H 8 in W 4.88 in D 1.75 in
Mid-19th Century French Black and Gilt Painted Iron Fire Safe by "Fichet"
By Fichet
Located in Dallas, TX
of safes. In 1840, he made his first modern fire safe made entirely of steel and using his now
Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

Used Mid-19th Century French Black and Gilt Painted Iron Fire Safe by "Fichet"
Mid-19th Century French Black and Gilt Painted Iron Fire Safe by "Fichet"

Mid-19th Century French Black and Gilt Painted Iron Fire Safe by "Fichet"

H 37.5 in W 20.25 in D 15.25 in
English "Milners 212" Fire Resisting Box, 19th Century
Located in Hixson, TN
An English 19th century fire resisting box. Milners 212 was one of the finest safe and fire
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19th Century British International Style Used Fire Safes

Used English "Milners 212" Fire Resisting Box, 19th Century
English "Milners 212" Fire Resisting Box, 19th Century

English "Milners 212" Fire Resisting Box, 19th Century

H 18 in W 23.25 in D 18 in
Italian Hobnail Floor Safe with Lion Head
Located in New Orleans, LA
Louis XIII. Crafted to protect against both theft and fire, safes of this complexity and scale were
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18th Century Italian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

Italian Hobnail Floor Safe with Lion Head
Italian Hobnail Floor Safe with Lion Head

Italian Hobnail Floor Safe with Lion Head

H 70 in W 41 in D 22 in
20th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fire Resistant Strong Box, Milner c.1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
, sawdust, and alum crystals injected into the safe walls. During a fire, this mixture underwent a chemical
Category

1950s British Other Used Fire Safes

Materials

Metal

20th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fire Resistant Strong Box, Milner c.1850
20th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fire Resistant Strong Box, Milner c.1850

20th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fire Resistant Strong Box, Milner c.1850

H 13.78 in W 20.08 in D 13.78 in
20th Century Fire Proof Safe, c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovey cast iron fire proof safe in good working order. Complete with its key, it is as fit for
Category

20th Century British Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

20th Century Fire Proof Safe, c.1930
20th Century Fire Proof Safe, c.1930

20th Century Fire Proof Safe, c.1930

H 18.12 in W 13.39 in D 13.78 in
20th Century Fire Proof Safe, c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovey cast iron fire proof safe in good working order. Complete with its key, it is as fit for
Category

20th Century British Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

20th Century Fire Proof Safe, c.1930
20th Century Fire Proof Safe, c.1930

20th Century Fire Proof Safe, c.1930

H 20.08 in W 14.18 in D 14.97 in
20th Century English Fire Proof Safe, circa 1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovey cast iron fire proof safe in good working order. Complete with its key, it is as fit for
Category

20th Century English Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

20th Century English Fire Proof Safe, circa 1930
20th Century English Fire Proof Safe, circa 1930

20th Century English Fire Proof Safe, circa 1930

H 19.69 in W 16.15 in D 14.18 in
20th Century English Fire Proof Safe, circa 1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovey cast iron fire proof safe in good working order. Complete with its key, it is as fit for
Category

20th Century English Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

20th Century English Fire Proof Safe, circa 1930
20th Century English Fire Proof Safe, circa 1930

20th Century English Fire Proof Safe, circa 1930

H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
20th Century English Fire Proof Safe, circa 1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovey cast iron fire proof safe in good working order. Complete with its key, it is as fit for
Category

20th Century English Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

20th Century English Fire Proof Safe, circa 1930
20th Century English Fire Proof Safe, circa 1930

20th Century English Fire Proof Safe, circa 1930

H 19.69 in W 16.15 in D 14.18 in
20Thc English Fire Proof Safe By Chubb c.1930
By Chubb & Son
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
, the safe is as reliable today as when it was first made. Its robust construction offers excellent fire
Category

20th Century British Other Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

20Thc English Fire Proof Safe By Chubb c.1930
20Thc English Fire Proof Safe By Chubb c.1930

20Thc English Fire Proof Safe By Chubb c.1930

H 20.08 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Antique English Iron Milner's Patent Fire Resisting Safe Painted Green
Located in Centennial, CO
Antique late 1800s English iron Milner's Patent Fire Resisting Safe painted a gorgeous dark green
Category

Late 19th Century British British Colonial Used Fire Safes

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique English Iron Milner's Patent Fire Resisting Safe Painted Green
Antique English Iron Milner's Patent Fire Resisting Safe Painted Green

Antique English Iron Milner's Patent Fire Resisting Safe Painted Green

H 23 in W 26.5 in D 20.75 in
19th Century Belgian Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Frères was at the forefront of these new designs, first exhibiting their “fire and thief-proof safes” at
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19th Century Belgian Baroque Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

19th Century Belgian Safe
19th Century Belgian Safe

19th Century Belgian Safe

H 48.5 in W 32.5 in L 48.5 in
18th Century Italian Iron Floor Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
ample protection for one's money and valuables from theft and fire alike, these safes were often used by
Category

18th Century Italian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

18th Century Italian Iron Floor Safe
18th Century Italian Iron Floor Safe

18th Century Italian Iron Floor Safe

H 58.25 in W 36.63 in D 24.13 in
18th Century Italian Iron Floor Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
ample protection for one's money and valuables from theft and fire alike, these safes were often used by
Category

18th Century Italian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

18th Century Italian Iron Floor Safe
18th Century Italian Iron Floor Safe

18th Century Italian Iron Floor Safe

H 58.25 in W 36.63 in D 24.13 in
18th Century Northern Italian Iron Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
valuables from theft and fire alike, floor safes were often used by merchants of the period in lieu of banks
Category

18th Century Italian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

18th Century Northern Italian Iron Safe
18th Century Northern Italian Iron Safe

18th Century Northern Italian Iron Safe

H 63.5 in W 32.5 in D 19.63 in
Antique French Stagecoach Safe by Bauche, circa 1870
By Bauche
Located in Bath, GB
, the lining being instrumental in keeping the items inside safe from fire. These boxes were used for
Category

1870s French Late Victorian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Steel

Antique French Stagecoach Safe by Bauche, circa 1870
Antique French Stagecoach Safe by Bauche, circa 1870

Antique French Stagecoach Safe by Bauche, circa 1870

H 6 in W 13 in D 8.5 in
Whimsical Color Etching "Fire at the Moma" Signed / Numbered
Located in San Francisco, CA
workers moving pieces from the MOMA collection to a safer space Titled "Fire at the MOMA" Rich color
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Late 20th Century Used Fire Safes

Materials

Etching

Whimsical Color Etching "Fire at the Moma" Signed / Numbered
Whimsical Color Etching "Fire at the Moma" Signed / Numbered

Whimsical Color Etching "Fire at the Moma" Signed / Numbered, Circa 1990

H 16 in W 25 in D 1 in
Italian Majolica Crown Bowl in Lime Green with Platinum Finish
By Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in New York, NY
. Hand enameled in green and hand painted, with a finish in real platinum achieved through triple firing
Category

20th Century Italian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Platinum, Enamel

Italian Majolica Crown Bowl in Lime Green with Platinum Finish

Italian Majolica Crown Bowl in Lime Green with Platinum Finish

H 6 in Dm 8 in
Sculptural Blue Anemone Bowl by Studio Esposito
By Studio Esposito 1
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
be made hollow to be safely fired, had the glaze filled the holes the piece would've been destroyed
Category

2010s Italian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Blue Anemone Bowl by Studio Esposito
Sculptural Blue Anemone Bowl by Studio Esposito

Sculptural Blue Anemone Bowl by Studio Esposito

H 9 in W 23 in D 23 in
Handforged Wall Mounted Modernist Fireplace Tools, ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
allow for safe fire tending and a sinuous mantel-side appearance. Mounted on rosewood pegs, the set
Category

1960s Used Fire Safes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Handforged Wall Mounted Modernist Fireplace Tools, ca. 1960s
Handforged Wall Mounted Modernist Fireplace Tools, ca. 1960s

Handforged Wall Mounted Modernist Fireplace Tools, ca. 1960s

H 40 in D 3.25 in
English Partner’s Writing or Library Table with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
/> No. 10, Water Lane, Blackfriars, Facing Apothecaries Hall, Desks and fire-proof Safes
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19th Century English Used Fire Safes

English Partner’s Writing or Library Table with Leather Top
English Partner’s Writing or Library Table with Leather Top

English Partner’s Writing or Library Table with Leather Top

H 30 in W 60 in D 36.5 in
Snow Scene, Impressionist Landscape, Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
his sheep. Where those weather conditions would justify a day by the warm fire, keeping safe and warm
Category

1980s Impressionist Used Fire Safes

Materials

Oil

Snow Scene, Impressionist Landscape, Signed Oil Painting
Snow Scene, Impressionist Landscape, Signed Oil Painting

Snow Scene, Impressionist Landscape, Signed Oil Painting, 1982

H 27 in W 37 in D 1 in
English 19th Century Fireguard
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. They are sometimes called nursery guards and allow all to enjoy the warmth of a wood burning fire from
Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Metal, Brass

English 19th Century Fireguard
English 19th Century Fireguard

English 19th Century Fireguard

H 30.25 in W 41.75 in D 12 in
Antique French Strong Box by Bauche Brevete
Located in Northampton, GB
! This particular design is also "incombustible" meaning that even if set on fire the contents will
Category

Mid-19th Century European Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

Antique French Strong Box by Bauche Brevete
Antique French Strong Box by Bauche Brevete

Antique French Strong Box by Bauche Brevete

H 7.09 in W 13 in D 8.27 in
19th Century French Metallic Black Painted Iron "Fichet" Fire Safe
By Fichet
Located in Dallas, TX
modern fire safe made entirely of steel and using his now renowned Fichet lock and key. As production
Category

Mid-19th Century French Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Metallic Black Painted Iron "Fichet" Fire Safe
19th Century French Metallic Black Painted Iron "Fichet" Fire Safe

19th Century French Metallic Black Painted Iron "Fichet" Fire Safe

H 32.5 in W 25.75 in D 14.75 in
19th Century Antique Safe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
. Safe functions good and can be used as a (fire) safe, also due to its weight Origin: England Period
Category

1870s Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

19th Century Antique Safe
19th Century Antique Safe

19th Century Antique Safe

H 24.02 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in
Rare Flush Mount, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Flush mount, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Rare model. Reupholstered with fire-safe fabric. Brass
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Fire Safes

Materials

Brass

Rare Flush Mount, Finland, 1950s
Rare Flush Mount, Finland, 1950s

Rare Flush Mount, Finland, 1950s

H 9.45 in Dm 31.5 in
Flush Mount, Valinte Oy, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Flush mount, manufactured by Valinte Oy, 1950s. Fabric shade reupholstered with fire-safe fabric
Category

1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Fire Safes

Materials

Brass

Flush Mount, Valinte Oy, 1950s
Flush Mount, Valinte Oy, 1950s

Flush Mount, Valinte Oy, 1950s

H 9.06 in Dm 27.56 in
19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
. Original key included. In 1879, Bauche demonstrated the efficacy of his fire safes with a live
Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche
19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche

19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche

H 7 in W 13.25 in D 9 in
19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
fire safes with a live demonstration and several thousand francs emerged intact from a safe after
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche
19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche

19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche

H 10 in W 16 in D 13 in
19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
keys included. In 1879, Bauche demonstrated the efficacy of his fire safes with a live demonstration
Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche
19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche

19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche

H 8 in W 16 in D 11 in
English 20th Century Fire Proof Safe, c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovey cast iron fire proof safe in good working order. Complete with its key, it is as fit for
Category

20th Century English Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

English 20th Century Fire Proof Safe, c.1930
English 20th Century Fire Proof Safe, c.1930

English 20th Century Fire Proof Safe, c.1930

H 22.05 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Model K5-26 Flush Mount, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
reupholstered with fire-safe fabric. Brass details. Marked. Great vintage condition, minor patina consistent
Category

1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Fire Safes

Materials

Brass

Model K5-26 Flush Mount, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy, 1950s
Model K5-26 Flush Mount, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy, 1950s

Model K5-26 Flush Mount, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy, 1950s

H 9.06 in Dm 31.5 in
Antique Wells Fargo Heavy Iron Red Fire Proof Stagecoach Strong Box Bank Safe
Located in Dayton, OH
“Fire Proof” with loop on the lid for locking with a padlock.  
Category

19th Century Victorian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

Antique Wells Fargo Heavy Iron Red Fire Proof Stagecoach Strong Box Bank Safe
Antique Wells Fargo Heavy Iron Red Fire Proof Stagecoach Strong Box Bank Safe

Antique Wells Fargo Heavy Iron Red Fire Proof Stagecoach Strong Box Bank Safe

H 6.75 in W 9 in D 12.75 in
18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
bars make stacking the fire easier and safer they also “fill” your hearth better then andirons with a
Category

Early 18th Century French Used Fire Safes

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs

18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs

H 12.01 in W 6.89 in D 21.26 in
English 19th Century Painted Firescreen
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
fire from a safe distance. In warmer months, when the fireplace is not in use, a firescreen will add
Category

19th Century English Georgian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Metal, Brass

English 19th Century Painted Firescreen
English 19th Century Painted Firescreen

English 19th Century Painted Firescreen

H 26.13 in W 39.5 in D 17.25 in
Antique Chinese Brown Lacquer Elmwood Side Table from the 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
usually keep the piece safe from catching fire. This cabinet is made of elmwood varnished with a brown
Category

19th Century Chinese Used Fire Safes

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Brown Lacquer Elmwood Side Table from the 19th Century
Antique Chinese Brown Lacquer Elmwood Side Table from the 19th Century

Antique Chinese Brown Lacquer Elmwood Side Table from the 19th Century

H 33 in W 18 in D 18 in
English Victorian Metal Fire Safe in Bottle Green, circa 1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
English Bottle Green painted metal fire safe with gilt brass escutcheons and Royal Warrant, circa
Category

1860s British Early Victorian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

English Victorian Metal Fire Safe in Bottle Green, circa 1860
English Victorian Metal Fire Safe in Bottle Green, circa 1860

English Victorian Metal Fire Safe in Bottle Green, circa 1860

H 21 in W 22.25 in D 16.25 in
English Victorian Metal Fire Safe in Bottle Green circa 1860 with Key
Located in San Francisco, CA
English bottle green painted metal fire safe with gilt brass escutcheons, key and Royal Warrant
Category

1860s English Early Victorian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Brass, Iron

English Victorian Metal Fire Safe in Bottle Green circa 1860 with Key
English Victorian Metal Fire Safe in Bottle Green circa 1860 with Key

English Victorian Metal Fire Safe in Bottle Green circa 1860 with Key

H 20.75 in W 22.25 in D 16.25 in
19th Century Antique Milners Fire Resistant Safe
Located in Lancashire, GB
19th Century Antique Milners Fire Resistant Safe. This English, antique safe has a Milners patent
Category

19th Century English Used Fire Safes

Materials

Metal

19th Century Antique Milners Fire Resistant Safe
19th Century Antique Milners Fire Resistant Safe

19th Century Antique Milners Fire Resistant Safe

Fire-Proof Safe with Original Key Set on Bespoke Steel Trolley, 1800s
By Cyrus Price & Co
Located in Chester, Flintshire
By Cyrus Price & Co, Wolverhampton, UK this antique fire-proof safe has been professionally
Category

Late 19th Century British Industrial Used Fire Safes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Fire-Proof Safe with Original Key Set on Bespoke Steel Trolley, 1800s
Fire-Proof Safe with Original Key Set on Bespoke Steel Trolley, 1800s

Fire-Proof Safe with Original Key Set on Bespoke Steel Trolley, 1800s

H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
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Used Fire Safes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used fire safes for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and paint, all used fire safes available were constructed with great care. Used fire safes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Used fire safes bearing Victorian or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many used fire safes are appealing in their simplicity, but Cyrus Price & Co produced popular used fire safes that are worth a look.

How Much are Used Fire Safes?

Prices for used fire safes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used fire safes begin at $695 and can go as high as $5,300, while the average can fetch as much as $1,394.
Questions About Used Fire Safes
  • What are fire dogs used for?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A firedog, or andiron, is a pair of bracket supports used in an open fireplace on which to place logs. They allow air to circulate under the logs to facilitate efficient burning and to prevent excess smoke. On 1stDibs, find a collection of firedogs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • Are silver teapots safe to use?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, it is safe to use silver teapots. Silver is stable in water and vice versa, which means it’s perfectly fine to use a silver teapot as it was intended. It is recommended that you clean the pot thoroughly before use since many silver teapots are antiques. You’ll find a variety of silver teapots from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What is a fire dog used for?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Fire dogs are used for holding logs in a fireplace. You will sometimes see them referred to as andirons. Most fire dogs feature metal construction. Designs range from very simple brackets to elaborate decorations with ornate bases and finials. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage fire dogs.
  • Is bronze flatware safe to use?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Bronze dishware is generally safe to use for eating and cooking, though it requires careful use. Additionally, bronze should not be used to store food over long periods of time.
  • Are silver tea sets safe to use?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver is a chemically non-reactive metal, so as long as the tea set is clean and has been properly cared for, it is safe to use. However, silver is an excellent conductor of heat, so be careful not to burn your lips or tongue whilst drinking tea. Shop a collection of authentic silver tea sets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • Are kerosene lamps safe to use indoors?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The safest way to burn a kerosene lamp is outdoors, but if you do want to use one inside, opt for K-1 kerosene in an indoor-specific lamp. Do not burn red kerosene in an indoor lamp because the fumes from the red dye can be toxic to inhale.
  • What is a leather fire bucket used for?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Leather buckets were used as fire extinguishers, and were generally found in pairs. There would be a large linen bag rolled up inside for one to quickly pack belongings. Water from any nearby water source would be brought in these buckets to extinguish the fire. You can find an assortment of leather fire buckets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What were Victorian fire screens used for?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Victorian fire screens were used for safety, and this is why people continue to use them to this day. When placed in front of the fireplace, the screen prevents sparks from flying out into the room. In addition, screens reduce glare and lessen heat output, making it more pleasant to sit in front of a crackling fire. Shop a variety of fireplace screens on 1stDibs.
  • When were leather fire buckets used?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Leather fire buckets were used in the earliest days of fire fighting in the 17th and 18th centuries before metal buckets became more common. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique leather fire buckets from some of the world’s top sellers.

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