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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

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

$18,041
H 53.15 in W 23.63 in D 16.15 in
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

$6,615
H 23.63 in W 23.23 in D 11.03 in
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

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

$25,000
H 54.5 in W 33.5 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

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

19th-Century French Floor Safe

$124,500
H 23.5 in W 35.5 in D 23.5 in
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

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

$30,069
H 55.12 in W 36.62 in D 18.9 in
Antique Safe, Important, Continental Iron Hobnail Studded, 58 Ins., 16/1700's!
Located in Austin, TX
Absolutely Amazing Antique Safe, Important, Continental Iron Hobnail Studded, 58 Ins., 17th/18th
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Antique Early 18th Century European Other Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Antique Safe, Important, Continental Iron Hobnail Studded, 58 Ins., 16/1700's!
Antique Safe, Important, Continental Iron Hobnail Studded, 58 Ins., 16/1700's!

Antique Safe, Important, Continental Iron Hobnail Studded, 58 Ins., 16/1700's!

$24,910
H 58 in W 30 in D 19 in

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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
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Antique 17th Century Italian Other Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

H 62 in W 31 in D 19 in
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

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

Original, Antique Industrial, American Made, Hobnail Safe

H 32.5 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

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

1830 Jesse Delano NYC Hobnail Safe

H 22 in W 22 in D 22 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
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Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Northern Italian Hobnail Safe
Northern Italian Hobnail Safe

Northern Italian Hobnail Safe

H 42.25 in W 31.13 in D 18.63 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 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

H 55 in W 38 in D 22 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

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

19th Century Northern Italian Hobnail Safe

H 44.25 in W 31 in D 20.5 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

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

Venetian Double-Door Hobnail Safe, Circa 1680

H 83.5 in W 46.75 in D 25.75 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

French Antique Hobnail Safe
French Antique Hobnail Safe

French Antique Hobnail Safe

H 34.5 in W 22 in D 15.5 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

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

Magnificent Pair of French Charles X Hobnail Safes

H 39.77 in W 29.14 in D 18.9 in
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

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

H 42.13 in W 28.75 in D 15.75 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

H 23.23 in W 25.2 in D 11.82 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

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

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe

H 23.63 in W 24.41 in D 12.21 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

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

Very Large Antique Italian Hobnail Safe, 1800

H 55.12 in W 36.62 in D 18.9 in
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

Materials

Steel, Wrought 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

H 68.12 in W 44.1 in D 26.38 in
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

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

H 40.95 in W 27.56 in D 16.54 in
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

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

H 23.63 in W 24.02 in D 11.82 in
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

H 38.19 in W 27.56 in D 14.18 in
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

H 59.06 in W 31.5 in L 59.06 in
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

H 59.06 in W 31.5 in L 59.06 in
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 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

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 14.97 in
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

H 47.64 in W 33.08 in D 20.87 in
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
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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

H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
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

H 29.53 in W 26.38 in D 13.78 in
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

H 24.02 in W 23.63 in D 11.03 in
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

H 24.02 in W 23.63 in D 11.03 in
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

H 41.34 in W 28.35 in D 16.15 in
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

H 16.54 in W 28.75 in L 16.54 in
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

H 35.04 in W 24.41 in D 13 in
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

H 23.63 in W 28.75 in D 13.78 in
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

H 27.56 in W 23.23 in D 13 in
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
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

H 32.29 in W 26.38 in D 13.78 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

Large French Hobnail Iron Safe
Large French Hobnail Iron Safe

Large French Hobnail Iron Safe

H 44 in W 32 in D 20 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 19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe
Small 19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Small 19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

H 16.15 in W 15.75 in D 11.03 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 Italian Hobnail Antique Safe, 19th Century
Small Italian Hobnail Antique Safe, 19th Century

Small Italian Hobnail Antique Safe, 19th Century

H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
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

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

H 39.5 in W 28.5 in D 17.5 in
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

H 36.75 in W 26.5 in D 19 in
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

H 52.5 in W 33.5 in D 18.5 in
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

H 52 in W 39 in D 23 in
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

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

Italian Hobnail Floor Safe with Lion Head

H 70 in W 41 in D 22 in
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

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

H 36 in W 25 in D 15 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
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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

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

H 58.25 in W 36.63 in D 24.13 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

French Iron Floor Safe
French Iron Floor Safe

French Iron Floor Safe

H 48.5 in W 33.5 in D 23.75 in
Italian Hobnail Antique Safe
Located in Carimate, Como
Late 18th beginning of 19th century Northern Italian antique safe with typical wrought iron
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Hobnail Antique Safe
Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

H 31.89 in W 26.38 in D 14.57 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
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

H 40.95 in W 27.56 in D 16.54 in
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 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

H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 10.24 in
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 Wrought Iron Antique Safe, Strongbox
19th Century Italian Hobnail Wrought Iron Antique Safe, Strongbox

19th Century Italian Hobnail Wrought Iron Antique Safe, Strongbox

H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 10.24 in
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

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

H 24.41 in W 24.02 in D 12.6 in
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

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

H 12.21 in W 12.21 in D 10.63 in
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

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

H 7 in W 13 in D 8.5 in
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

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

H 16.15 in W 14.18 in D 11.82 in
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
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Metal, 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

H 44.49 in W 31.5 in D 20.08 in
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
Category

Antique 1830s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

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

H 27.5 in W 18 in D 19 in
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
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wrought 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

H 77.17 in W 35.44 in D 18.51 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

Italian Baroque Iron Safe
Italian Baroque Iron Safe

Italian Baroque Iron Safe

H 63.38 in W 36.75 in D 23.38 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

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

19th Century Italian Doubledoor Antique Safe

H 63.78 in W 39.77 in D 22.84 in
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Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Mid-19th century French wrought iron hobnail studded safe by Magaud De Charf. A very good size safe
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

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

H 55.12 in W 35.44 in D 23.23 in

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English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

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Art Deco Lamp

Art Deco Lamp

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Circle Candle
Circle Candle

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Mark Bankowsky, Pieds de Bouc, Stool, France

Mark Bankowsky, Pieds de Bouc, Stool, France

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

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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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