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Hobnail Antique Safe

Italian Hobnail Safe
Italian Hobnail Safe

Italian Hobnail Safe

$124,500

H 43.38 in W 30.88 in D 17.5 in

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.

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19th Century Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe Dated 1838
Early 19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe Dated 1838

Early 19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe Dated 1838

Located in Dallas, TX

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...

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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Huge Four Key Hobnail Safe Bologna, Italy, circa 1650s-1690s
Huge Four Key Hobnail Safe Bologna, Italy, circa 1650s-1690s

Huge Four Key Hobnail Safe Bologna, Italy, circa 1650s-1690s

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Measurements include base. This safe is in incredible condition.

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17th Century Italian Other Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Iron

1830 Jesse Delano NYC Hobnail Safe
1830 Jesse Delano NYC Hobnail Safe

1830 Jesse Delano NYC Hobnail Safe

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H 22 in W 22 in D 22 in

1830 Jesse Delano NYC Hobnail Safe

By Jesse Delano

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Delano worked in the 1820's and 30's. His hobnail safes are very rare. This safe does not have wheels and measures 22"x 22" x 22"

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19th Century American Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Steel, Brass

Northern Italian Hobnail Safe
Northern Italian Hobnail Safe

Northern Italian Hobnail Safe

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H 42.25 in W 31.13 in D 18.63 in

Northern Italian Hobnail Safe

Located in New Orleans, LA

In addition to its thick iron plates and "hobnail" rivets, the safe's exterior is covered in rich decoration, including floral iron mounts and geometric engravings.

Category

19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Iron

19th Century Northern Italian Hobnail Safe
19th Century Northern Italian Hobnail Safe

19th Century Northern Italian Hobnail Safe

Located in New Orleans, LA

A pièce de résistance of mechanical complexity and exceptional craftsmanship, this fully functioning Italian hobnail safe dates to the turn of the 19th century and was one of the mos...

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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Iron

An Antique French Wrought Iron over Wood Hobnail Safe
An Antique French Wrought Iron over Wood Hobnail Safe

An Antique French Wrought Iron over Wood Hobnail Safe

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H 53.15 in W 23.63 in D 16.15 in

An Antique French Wrought Iron over Wood Hobnail Safe

Located in Baambrugge, NL

An antique hobnail safe or strongbox, used as vault, made of riveted wrought iron over wood.

Category

19th Century French Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Northern Italian Hobnail Safe
19th Century Northern Italian Hobnail Safe

19th Century Northern Italian Hobnail Safe

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H 44.25 in W 31 in D 20.5 in

19th Century Northern Italian Hobnail Safe

Located in New Orleans, LA

A pièce de résistance of mechanical complexity and exceptional craftsmanship, this fully functioning Italian hobnail safe dates to the turn of the 19th century and was one of the mos...

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19th Century Italian Other Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Brass, Iron

Venetian Double-Door Hobnail Safe, Circa 1680
Venetian Double-Door Hobnail Safe, Circa 1680

Venetian Double-Door Hobnail Safe, Circa 1680

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H 83.5 in W 46.75 in D 25.75 in

Venetian Double-Door Hobnail Safe, Circa 1680

Located in New Orleans, LA

Few hobnail safes of this quality, complexity and age exist today, and even fewer exist on this extraordinary scale.

Category

17th Century Other Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Iron

French Antique Hobnail Safe
French Antique Hobnail Safe

French Antique Hobnail Safe

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H 34.5 in W 22 in D 15.5 in

French Antique Hobnail Safe

Located in Austin, TX

When opened; the inside reveals a top wooden shelf. The heavy hobnail studded safe is in excellent working condition commensurate with age and use; and adorned by a rich patinated wa...

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1880s French Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Magnificent Pair of French Charles X Hobnail Safes
Magnificent Pair of French Charles X Hobnail Safes

Magnificent Pair of French Charles X Hobnail Safes

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H 39.77 in W 29.14 in D 18.9 in

Magnificent Pair of French Charles X Hobnail Safes

Located in Greding, DE

A magnificent pair of french Charles X hobnail safes dating from circa 1810. These safes are beautifully made from a thick wooden carcas lined inside and out with sheet steel with st...

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19th Century French Charles X Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Steel

19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Ideal as Liquor Cabinet or Dry Bar
19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Ideal as Liquor Cabinet or Dry Bar

19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Ideal as Liquor Cabinet or Dry Bar

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautifully decorated wrought iron 19th century Italian hobnail safe, dated circa 1790-1820. The safe features a black painted body to highlight its wrought iron hobnails and decors ...

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19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe

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H 23.23 in W 25.2 in D 11.82 in

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian safe, dated, circa 1820-1830 probably from the Piedmont region that features amazingly rich and various decorations as well as the typical hobnails.

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe

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H 23.63 in W 24.41 in D 12.21 in

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian safe, dated circa 1820-1830 from the Piedmont region with beautiful central facial decoration as well as the typical hobnails.

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Early 19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Wrought Iron

Very Large Antique Italian Hobnail Safe, 1800
Very Large Antique Italian Hobnail Safe, 1800

Very Large Antique Italian Hobnail Safe, 1800

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H 55.12 in W 36.62 in D 18.9 in

Very Large Antique Italian Hobnail Safe, 1800

Located in Baambrugge, NL

Very large antique Italian, dated circa 1800, with typical wrought iron external hobnails and bulin engraved decorations on the front.

Category

Late 17th Century European Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

Wine Cabinet in 18th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe
Wine Cabinet in 18th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe

Wine Cabinet in 18th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe

Located in Carimate, Como

This antique safe is dated around the end of the 18th century and has been manufactured in Northern Italy. The safe works with superb keys, one of which shaped in GB initials. The ...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

19th Century Northern Italian Antique Hobnail Safe with Four Keys
19th Century Northern Italian Antique Hobnail Safe with Four Keys

19th Century Northern Italian Antique Hobnail Safe with Four Keys

Located in Carimate, Como

Crafted around the first half of 19th century by Northern Italian master blacksmith, this safe is a true and unique piece of art. The safe features amazingly rich and various decorat...

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox
Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox

Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian safe with all-around hobnails, dated circa 1790-1840, probably from the Piedmont region that features great decorations with burin incisions, a typical handmade tech...

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Late 18th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian antique safe with typical all-around hobnails, dated circa 1790-1820, probably used inside a small feud fiefdom or fortified town castle of the Piedmont region, Ital...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian antique safe with typical all-around hobnails, dated circa 1790-1820, probably used inside a small feud fiefdom or fortified town castle of the Piedmont region, Ital...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian antique safe with typical all-around hobnails, dated circa 1790-1820, probably used inside a small feud fiefdom or fortified town castle of the Piedmont region, Ital...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Brass Venetian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Brass Venetian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Brass Venetian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian antique safe with typical all-around hobnails, dated circa 1790-1820, probably from the Venetian region and used aboard Italian Marine naval ships.

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful and rare example of early 18th / late 17th Century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iro...

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18th Century Italian Baroque Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical hobnails and great wrought iron details, probably from...

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful medium sized rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron de...

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, pr...

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, pr...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, is...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, is...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, is...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, is...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful and greatly decorated rare example of late 18th century Italian, Piedmontese, antique safe. This master blacksmith antique studded safe has a great metal color with patina ...

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful and greatly decorated rare example of late 18th century Italian, Piedmontese, antique safe. This master blacksmith antique studded safe has a great metal color with patina ...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Large French Hobnail Iron Safe
Large French Hobnail Iron Safe

Large French Hobnail Iron Safe

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H 44 in W 32 in D 20 in

Large French Hobnail Iron Safe

Located in Dallas, TX

Manufactured by Perreymond-Brevete in Marseilles, France, this stunning French hobnail safe is in top working condition with its 3 original keys.

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19th Century French Hobnail Antique Safe

Small 19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe
Small 19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Small 19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

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H 16.15 in W 15.75 in D 11.03 in

Small 19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Located in Carimate, Como

Small hobnail safe, desk top size, circa 1820-1840. This safe has an original and working key lock door, with a hidden release to expose the key hole and a secret sequence to follow ...

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Early 19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Wrought Iron

Small Italian Hobnail Antique Safe, 19th Century
Small Italian Hobnail Antique Safe, 19th Century

Small Italian Hobnail Antique Safe, 19th Century

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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in

Small Italian Hobnail Antique Safe, 19th Century

Located in Carimate, Como

Small hobnail safe, desk top size, circa 1820-1840. This safe has an original and working key lock door, with a hidden release to expose the key hole and a secret sequence to follow ...

Category

19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf, Marseille
19th Century French Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf, Marseille

19th Century French Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf, Marseille

Located in Dallas, TX

This fabulous Gothic hobnail safe was created in France, circa 1850. The antique was manufactured by Magaud de Charf from Marseilles (1850-1890).

Category

Mid-19th Century French Gothic Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf
Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf

Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf

Located in Dallas, TX

Keep your valuables and important documents in this large antique hobnail safe. Manufactured by Magaud de Charf in Marseilles, France circa 1870, the wrought iron safe is decorated w...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Gothic Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf
Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf

Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf

Located in Dallas, TX

This important, Gothic hobnail safe was manufactured by Magaud de Charf in Marseilles, France (1850-1890).

Category

Mid-19th Century French Gothic Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf
Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf

Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf

Located in Dallas, TX

The heavy hobnail studded safe is in excellent working condition, and is a true one of a kind for a man's office or study!

Category

Mid-19th Century French Gothic Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Italian Hobnail Floor Safe with Lion Head

Located in New Orleans, LA

Italian Hobnail Floor Safe with Lion Head 18th Century This rare and monumental Italian 18th-century safe is constructed from reinforced wrought iron, rendering it virtually indestr...

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18th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf
Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf

Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf

Located in Dallas, TX

Next, place both keys in each key hole one at a time and turn them in a certain order to open the safe. The heavy hobnail studded safe is in very good condition commensurate with age...

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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

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

18th Century Italian Iron Floor Safe

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H 58.25 in W 36.63 in D 24.13 in

18th Century Italian Iron Floor Safe

Located in New Orleans, LA

Few hobnail safes of this quality, complexity and age exist today, and even fewer exist on this extraordinary scale.

Category

18th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

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

18th Century Italian Iron Floor Safe

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H 58.25 in W 36.63 in D 24.13 in

18th Century Italian Iron Floor Safe

Located in New Orleans, LA

Few hobnail safes of this quality, complexity and age exist today, and even fewer exist on this extraordinary scale.

Category

18th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

French Iron Floor Safe
French Iron Floor Safe

French Iron Floor Safe

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H 48.5 in W 33.5 in D 23.75 in

French Iron Floor Safe

Located in New Orleans, LA

A marvel of mechanical complexity and exceptional craftsmanship, this fully functioning French hobnail safe was one of the most secure means by which valuables could be stored in the...

Category

19th Century French Baroque Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Iron

19th-Century French Floor Safe
19th-Century French Floor Safe

19th-Century French Floor Safe

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H 23.5 in W 35.5 in D 23.5 in

19th-Century French Floor Safe

Located in New Orleans, LA

French Floor Safe Magaud de Charf Circa 1830 A marvel of mechanical ingenuity and exceptional craftsmanship, this fully functioning French hobnail safe represents one of the most se...

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19th Century French Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Iron

Italian Hobnail Antique Safe
Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

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H 31.89 in W 26.38 in D 14.57 in

Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Located in Carimate, Como

Late 18th beginning of 19th century Northern Italian antique safe with typical wrought iron external hobnails and beautiful bulin engraved decorations on the front door.

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe
19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

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H 40.95 in W 27.56 in D 16.54 in

19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Located in Carimate, Como

The safe features two side columns and amazingly rich and various decorations as well as the typical hobnails.

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Italian Wrought Iron Hobnail Antique Safe, Strongbox, Studded Safe
19th Century Italian Wrought Iron Hobnail Antique Safe, Strongbox, Studded Safe

19th Century Italian Wrought Iron Hobnail Antique Safe, Strongbox, Studded Safe

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful authentic Italian hobnail antique safe, in great conditions, a true unique masterpiece!

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Italian Hobnail Wrought Iron Antique Safe, Strongbox
19th Century Italian Hobnail Wrought Iron Antique Safe, Strongbox

19th Century Italian Hobnail Wrought Iron Antique Safe, Strongbox

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful authentic Italian hobnail antique safe, in great conditions, a true unique masterpiece!

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Italian Hobnail Iron Antique Safe or Jewelry Boxes
19th Century Italian Hobnail Iron Antique Safe or Jewelry Boxes

19th Century Italian Hobnail Iron Antique Safe or Jewelry Boxes

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Rare and unobtainable ancient safe dating back to the first decades of the nineteenth century. Completely in wrought iron with large studs everywhere. On the front the door has a ref...

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1820s Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Iron

Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Studded Safe Strongbox
Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Studded Safe Strongbox

Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Studded Safe Strongbox

Located in Carimate, Como

The opening mechanism works with a moving hobnail and one key, used in a secret sequence to follow that allows to reveal the hidden key hole and unlock the safe to open the door.

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

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

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

Located in Dallas, TX

The travel safe features a heavy top handle and is decorated with studded hobnails throughout.

Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Iron

Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Studded Safe Strongbox
Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Studded Safe Strongbox

Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Studded Safe Strongbox

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian antique safe with all-around hobnails, dated circa 1790-1820, probably from the Piedmont region that features amazing Empire-style columns with golden details and de...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Empire Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

This exceptional antique studded safe, with its typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, is probably from the Piedmont region and has a great metal color having be...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century Iron Hobnail Studded Safe on wheels att. J.Delano
Early 19th Century Iron Hobnail Studded Safe on wheels att. J.Delano

Early 19th Century Iron Hobnail Studded Safe on wheels att. J.Delano

By J. Delano & Sons

Located in Buffalo, NY

Delano of New York ,Iron hobnail studded safe with two handles , large knob and key.

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1830s American Industrial Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Iron

18th Century Italian Wrought Iron Hobnail Antique Safe Dry Bar Watch Cabinet
18th Century Italian Wrought Iron Hobnail Antique Safe Dry Bar Watch Cabinet

18th Century Italian Wrought Iron Hobnail Antique Safe Dry Bar Watch Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Late 18th century Northern Italian forged wrought iron antique safe with typical all-around external hobnails and beautiful decorations on the front door with its wooden base and top.

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Baroque Iron Safe
Italian Baroque Iron Safe

Italian Baroque Iron Safe

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H 63.38 in W 36.75 in D 23.38 in

Italian Baroque Iron Safe

Located in New Orleans, LA

The hobnail motifs covering the safe are a testament to the fine artistry and craftsmanship of Piedmont metalworkers of this time.

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Iron

19th Century Italian Doubledoor Antique Safe
19th Century Italian Doubledoor Antique Safe

19th Century Italian Doubledoor Antique Safe

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H 63.78 in W 39.77 in D 22.84 in

19th Century Italian Doubledoor Antique Safe

Located in Carimate, Como

Perfect double door Italian hobnail antique safe with incredible decorations.

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Late 18th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
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Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old large Tansu made in Japan. This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material used is cedar wood. The iron metal fittings in the center add an...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Iron

Art Deco French Mantle Clock
Art Deco French Mantle Clock

Art Deco French Mantle Clock

$1,995

H 9.75 in W 14 in D 2.5 in

Art Deco French Mantle Clock

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Art Deco French mantle clock consisting of marble and aluminum. Clock measures 14" wide, 2.5" deep and 9.75" high.

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1930s French Art Deco Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Marble, Chrome

French Cabin Trunk by Innovation in Beige Canvas, 1940s
French Cabin Trunk by Innovation in Beige Canvas, 1940s

French Cabin Trunk by Innovation in Beige Canvas, 1940s

$1,654

H 13.78 in W 35.44 in D 23.23 in

French Cabin Trunk by Innovation in Beige Canvas, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

1940s cabin trunk manufactured by Innovation. It is made all in wood and canvas, it has wooden black painted bars with metal protections and leather and iron fittings. The trademark ...

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20th Century French Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Metal, Iron

Art Deco Walnut Vintage Pair of Nightstands or Chests or Commodes 1930s Vienna
Art Deco Walnut Vintage Pair of Nightstands or Chests or Commodes 1930s Vienna

Art Deco Walnut Vintage Pair of Nightstands or Chests or Commodes 1930s Vienna

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage pair of nightstands or small chests or commodes from walnut Vienna 1930s. While the wonderful nightstands show a lively play of walnut veneer and solid walnut in a w...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Bakelite, Walnut, Plywood

20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures
20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures

20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Circa 20th Century, a pair of large antique garden statues hand carved in natural stone named Biancone d’Istria Marble. These antique natural stone statues or garden ornaments were p...

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Early 20th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Marble

Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo Wardrobe or Higboard
Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo Wardrobe or Higboard

Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo Wardrobe or Higboard

$16,000

H 70.87 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in

Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo Wardrobe or Higboard

By Gaetano Borsani

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo - Gaetano Borsani, wardrobe, walnut burl, brass, mirrored glass, metal, linoleum, Milan, Italy, 1930 An exceptional armoire designed by Gaetan...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Italian Ionic Marble Columns, Hand Carved, Circa 1860-1880
Antique Italian Ionic Marble Columns, Hand Carved, Circa 1860-1880

Antique Italian Ionic Marble Columns, Hand Carved, Circa 1860-1880

$84,000 / set

H 68.25 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in

Antique Italian Ionic Marble Columns, Hand Carved, Circa 1860-1880

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of late 19th Century, antique Italian Ionic style columns, meticulously hand carved from solid marble, in good condition. These monumental architectural elements feature class...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Marble

19th Century Italian Carved and Giltwood Headboard
19th Century Italian Carved and Giltwood Headboard

19th Century Italian Carved and Giltwood Headboard

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a 19th Century Italian headboard, crafted from carved giltwood. The intricate carvings on the headboard showcase the skilled craftsmanship of the era, adding a touch of elega...

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19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Giltwood

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Centre Hall Table
Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Centre Hall Table

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Centre Hall Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved centre hall table. The rectangular shaped intricately carved frame with an X-stretcher centre with a urn, all surmount...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Marble

Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
Wharton Esherick Important Sofa

Wharton Esherick Important Sofa

$144,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 34 in W 96 in D 52 in

Wharton Esherick Important Sofa

By Wharton Esherick

Located in Chicago, IL

Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver. We are pleased to offer this exceptional item, the epitome of the American Craft Movement and the first of Eshericks so...

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1950s American American Craftsman Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut

Pair of French gilt bronze table candelabra
Pair of French gilt bronze table candelabra

Pair of French gilt bronze table candelabra

$10,253 / set

H 29.53 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of French gilt bronze table candelabra

Located in London, GB

Pair of French gilt bronze table candelabra French, 19th Century Height 75cm, diameter 35cm The fine gilt bronze candelabra in this pair are crafted in the eclectic style that preva...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Stone Neoclassical Ionic Column Capital Stand, 19th Century
Antique Stone Neoclassical Ionic Column Capital Stand, 19th Century

Antique Stone Neoclassical Ionic Column Capital Stand, 19th Century

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning Greek or Roman Neoclassical style cast stone Ionic column capital. This piece of architectural salvage would make a lovely objet d'art, sculpture, garden ornament, or stan...

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Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Cast Stone

Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean

Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...

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Mid-19th Century French Rustic Hobnail Antique Safe

Materials

Limestone

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Hobnail Antique Safe For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hobnail antique safe for your home. Each hobnail antique safe for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using iron, metal and wrought iron. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hobnail antique safe, there are earlier versions available from the 17th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A hobnail antique safe is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Industrial and Empire styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Hobnail Antique Safe?

A hobnail antique safe can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,278, while the lowest priced sells for $2,956 and the highest can go for as much as $30,746.
Questions About Hobnail Antique Safe
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    It is important to get reputable professional advice on the value of your safe but some antique pie safes can be worth more than $1000.

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