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Hobnail Safe

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

$18,217

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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Antique 19th Century French Cupboards

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Cabinets

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

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

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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

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

Category

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

Category

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

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

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

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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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Cabinets

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Cabinets

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

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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

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

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

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

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Cabinets

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

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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

Category

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

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, 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, 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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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

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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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 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

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

Category

Antique 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

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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

Category

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

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

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

Category

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

Category

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

Category

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

Category

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

Category

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Trunks and Luggage

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

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

Category

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Empire Trunks and Luggage

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

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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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

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

Materials

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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

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

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

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

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. Dated around the end

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Hungarian Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Walnut

Located in Houston, TX

Chest of drawers is made out of fine walnut wood. It has four-narrow drawers with round chrome handles and one wide drawer on the bottom. Chest is elevated by the rectangular base. H...

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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Attributed to Istvan Szonyi
Attributed to Istvan Szonyi

Attributed to Istvan Szonyi

$4,900

H 19.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in

Attributed to Istvan Szonyi

By Istvan Szonyi

Located in Houston, TX

Hungarian Artist (1894-1960) "Reclining Nude", circa 1920s Measures: 19.5" H x 23.5" W, overall size is 28" x 32.5" Oil on canvas, inscribed lower right "Somody baratomnak szere...

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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Other Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower
Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower

Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower

By Ron Moore

Located in San Francisco, CA

A custom-crafted Art Nouveau style wrought iron gate with stylized flower; of assymetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'RSM'.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

1970s Stunning Purple Smoking Set By Antonio Imperatore in Murano Glass.
1970s Stunning Purple Smoking Set By Antonio Imperatore in Murano Glass.

1970s Stunning Purple Smoking Set By Antonio Imperatore in Murano Glass.

By Cristallerie Antonio Imperatore

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Stunning purple smoking set by Antonio Imperatore in Murano glass. Made in Italy The items are in excellent condition. The table lighter works perfectly, This smoking set is go...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

$12,000

H 82.5 in W 86 in D 54 in

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

Village Water Pump in Antique Limestone from France, 18th Century
Village Water Pump in Antique Limestone from France, 18th Century

Village Water Pump in Antique Limestone from France, 18th Century

$10,567 / set

H 82.68 in W 35.44 in D 204.73 in

Village Water Pump in Antique Limestone from France, 18th Century

Located in Udenhout, NL

Village water pump fountain in limestone with a double trough also made from limestone in front of it.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Abduction of Europa by Hermann Haase-Ilsenburg
Abduction of Europa by Hermann Haase-Ilsenburg

Abduction of Europa by Hermann Haase-Ilsenburg

$18,850

H 23.5 in W 17 in D 8 in

Abduction of Europa by Hermann Haase-Ilsenburg

By Hermann Haase-Ilsenburg

Located in New Orleans, LA

A poignant work of extraordinary artistry, this bronze figure captures the mythical tale of Europa, the beautiful Phoenician princess who was kidnapped by the king of the Olympian go...

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20th Century German Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Wrightsman Collection, Vols I-V, First Editions, Signed by the Wrightsmans
Wrightsman Collection, Vols I-V, First Editions, Signed by the Wrightsmans

Wrightsman Collection, Vols I-V, First Editions, Signed by the Wrightsmans

By F.J.B. Watson, Carl C. Dauterman, Everett Fahy

Located in valatie, NY

The Wrightsman collection, Vols. I-V. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1966-1973. First edition hardcovers with dust jackets. 2248 pp. Inscribed by the Wrightsmans. The comp...

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20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Oval Art Deco Chandelier
Oval Art Deco Chandelier

Oval Art Deco Chandelier

$7,238 / item

H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 20.87 in

Oval Art Deco Chandelier

By Sofar

Located in Rebais, FR

Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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