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Hobnail 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

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Antique 19th Century Trunks and Luggage

Materials

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

antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, probably from the

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Metal, 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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

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

Located in Carimate, Como

antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, was made by Giovanni

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Metal, 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

virtually impenetrable, this early safe was regarded as the most secure way to store ones valuables in its

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Other Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Original, Antique Industrial, American Made, Hobnail Safe
Original, Antique Industrial, American Made, Hobnail Safe

Original, Antique Industrial, American Made, Hobnail Safe

Located in Oakville, CT

Original, Antique Industrial, American Made, Hobnail Safe

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20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Metal, 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

The maker is Jesse Delano from NYC. Delano worked in the 1820's and 30's. His hobnail safes are

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Antique 19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

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

functioning Italian hobnail safe was once considered one of the most secure means by which valuables could be

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets

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. The

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Materials

Wrought Iron

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

19th Century Northern Italian Hobnail Safe

Located in New Orleans, LA

functioning Italian hobnail safe dates to the turn of the 19th century and was one of the most secure means by

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

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

functioning Italian hobnail safe dates to the turn of the 19th century and was one of the most secure means by

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Antique 19th Century Italian Other Cabinets

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

, this fascinating double-door structure is covered in formidable hobnails. The keys to this safe are

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Antique 17th Century Other Cabinets

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

top wooden shelf. The heavy hobnail studded safe is in excellent working condition commensurate with

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Antique 1880s French Cupboards

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

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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Cabinets

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

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Antique 19th Century Italian Dry Bars

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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

amazingly rich and various decorations as well as the typical hobnails. The safe and the keys are beautiful

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage

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

decoration as well as the typical hobnails. The safe and the keys are beautiful examples of late 18th-early

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Cabinets

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

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Antique Late 17th Century European Cabinets

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

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Cabinets

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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

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Cabinets

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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

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage

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

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Cabinets

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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

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Cabinets

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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

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

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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

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Trunks and Luggage

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

craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, has a

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

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

antique studded safe with typical hobnails and great wrought iron details, probably from the Piedmont

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

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

, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, is probably

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

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

antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, probably from the

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

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

antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, probably from the

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

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

antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, is probably from the

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

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

antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, is probably from the

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

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

antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, is probably from the

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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

antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, is probably from the

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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

safe. This master blacksmith antique studded safe has a great metal color with patina of time and

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

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

safe. This master blacksmith antique studded safe has a great metal color with patina of time and

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

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

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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

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

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Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic More Furniture and Collectibles

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Cabinets

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Cabinets

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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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Cabinets

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

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Antique 18th Century Italian Historical Memorabilia

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

Keep your valuables and important documents in this large antique hobnail safe. Manufactured by

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Cabinets

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

merchants of the period in lieu of banks. Few hobnail safes of this quality, complexity and age exist today

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Cabinets

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

merchants of the period in lieu of banks. Few hobnail safes of this quality, complexity and age exist today

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Cabinets

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

hobnail safe was one of the most secure means by which valuables could be stored in the 19th century

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Cabinets

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

craftsmanship, this fully functioning French hobnail safe represents one of the most secure methods of storing

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Antique 19th Century French Historical Memorabilia

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Cabinets

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

Northern Italian safe, dated circa 1820-1830 probably from the Piedmont region. The safe features

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Cabinets

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

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

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Antique 1820s Italian Jewelry Boxes

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

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Trunks and Luggage

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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

silver paint finish. The travel safe features a heavy top handle and is decorated with studded hobnails

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes

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

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Empire Trunks and Luggage

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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

exceptional antique studded safe, with its typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, is

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

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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

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

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Antique 1830s American Industrial Cabinets

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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

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Cabinets

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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

Visually imposing and mechanically complex, this formidable Italian Baroque safe would have

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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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

$1,665

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 Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Iron

Japanese Art Deco Metal and Enamel Trinket Box, Wood-Lined Interior, c. 1930s
Japanese Art Deco Metal and Enamel Trinket Box, Wood-Lined Interior, c. 1930s

Japanese Art Deco Metal and Enamel Trinket Box, Wood-Lined Interior, c. 1930s

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a charming and highly decorative Japanese trinket box dating to the 1930s, expressing the bold geometric styling and modernist spirit of the Art Deco era. The compact form is...

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

$188,500

H 51.25 in W 25.75 in D 22.63 in

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...

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Antique 18th Century Asian Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Copper, Iron

Large Art Deco Icon by Sylvia Stave, Swedish Modern CG Hallberg, Stockholm, 1931
Large Art Deco Icon by Sylvia Stave, Swedish Modern CG Hallberg, Stockholm, 1931

Large Art Deco Icon by Sylvia Stave, Swedish Modern CG Hallberg, Stockholm, 1931

By Sylvia Stave, CG Hallberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

An elegant and highly collectible Swedish Art Deco pewter vase, designed by Sylvia Stave and produced by CG Hallberg, Stockholm, in 1931. The vase features a refined amphora-inspire...

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Pewter

Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece
Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece

Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece

Located in Dallas, TX

An impressive object entirely shaped and finished by hand, it reveals very different glaze treatments inside and out. While expertly worked to achieve a scalloped edge and channeled ...

Category

2010s European Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Mahogany Safe Cabinet with Chubb Safe, England, Circa 1910
Antique Mahogany Safe Cabinet with Chubb Safe, England, Circa 1910

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

19th Century Travel Trunk by Innovation
19th Century Travel Trunk by Innovation

19th Century Travel Trunk by Innovation

$1,707

H 25 in W 25 in D 25 in

19th Century Travel Trunk by Innovation

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century travel trunk by Innovation Innovation is a well known American company which specialised in luxury travel wardrobes and suitcases, they had a shop on Les Champs Elysé...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Trunks and Luggage

French 19th Century Silver Plated Casket
French 19th Century Silver Plated Casket

French 19th Century Silver Plated Casket

$7,924

H 9.06 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in

French 19th Century Silver Plated Casket

Located in London, GB

The whole casket is richly decorated. Standing on lions paw feet adorned with baroque motifs the scene on top depicts cupid stood beside two lovers (possibly) Daphne and Apollo. The ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the hobnail safe you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, iron and wrought iron, every hobnail safe was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the hobnail safe you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right hobnail safe, those designed in Baroque, Industrial and Empire styles are of considerable interest. A well-made hobnail safe has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by J. Delano & Sons and Jesse Delano are consistently popular.

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