19th C. French Painted Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Two Letters Combination
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique French safe was crafted circa 1880 in the Champagne-Ardenne region by Bauche, renowned for their patented “Système Incombustible” fireproof designs. Weighing 78 pounds, ...
Brass, Iron
Heavy Antique Bauche Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, Circa 1870
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
This cast iron safe from Northeastern France is heralded as being incombustible. Dating to circa 1870, the compact safe is from the renowned Bauche, which was an expert in fire-resistant materials until they began producing safes in 1864. One of Bauche’s smaller offerings, the compact size and thick handles on each end make it easier to transport the stored contents. A green felt lines the entire interior, helping to prevent damage to the secured items. On the outside, the highly riveted construction adds a sense of strength to the safe, which is double-walled and filled with refractory materials to prevent damage from fire or mechanical attacks. The front has two roundels flanking a lock tumbler in the form of a star inside a ring topped by a crown. It is unclear if a previous owner disabled the tumbler or if it was designed as a deterrent to criminals, as it is non-functional. Instead, a key is inserted into the roundel on the left, which has a swivel lid (see photos). “Trickery” such as this was a hallmark of Bauche safes...
Metal, Iron, Cast Iron
$1,357Sale Price|49% Off
H 14.18 in W 22.05 in D 16.93 in
18th Century Oak French Silver Chest Strongbox
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handmade oak silver chest. It was made to hold valuables such as silver coins, jewels or maps. This was the precursor to the modern day safe. It is due to its age beautiful...
Iron
Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Safe box. Iron. XIX century. Rectangular safe made of iron, with a rectangular base, two handles on the sides and classicist-influenced molding decorations on the fronts and top. It...
Other, Iron
$1,795Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.6 in W 12 in D 9 in
Antique English Coromandel Fitted Traveling Vanity Dressing Box, circa 1870
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique 19th century English coromandel and rosewood fitted travel vanity or dressing box, circa 1870. This fine box contains the original contents including silverplate lidded cut glass jars, sewing tools...
Silver Plate
19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box, Hand-Painted with Gilt
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a remarkable 19th century, Japanese lacquered sewing box with multiple compartments on the interior. The exterior is decorated in elaborate black and gilded motifs including...
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
$1,600
H 12.25 in W 19.25 in D 13.25 in
19th Century Hand Painted Polychrome Trunk with Floral Decor, Normandy France
Located in Dallas, TX
A festive polychrome trunk from Normandy, France, celebrating the importance of floriculture in the region. The vibrant trunk, which was hand-carved and hand-painted in the 1800s, de...
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Small Porcelain Hand Painted Box by Limoge
Located in Sofia, BG
Tiny porcelain hand painted box by Limoge decorated with a rose and with small scissors as a clasp. France, circa 1880.
Porcelain
Antique Italian Iron Safe with Complicated Locking Mechanism
Located in New York, NY
Antique Italian Iron Safe with Complicated Locking Mechanism Italy, early 19th century This compact yet substantial antique Italian safe is const...
Metal
1950s Painted Vintage Cast Iron Clown Mechanical Bank from Australia
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Painted Vintage Cast Iron Mechanical Bank Description: The clown figure is painted with orange attire, featuring a cheerful facia...
Iron
Danish Cast Iron and Bronze Jewelry Box or Dresser Box, Circa 1940s
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful casket form cast iron and bronze dresser box, jewelry box, cigar box, or decorative box with interior cedar lining. The front depicts a scene from the 1219 Battle of Lynd...
Bronze, Iron
Agresti Privato Safe
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
"Agresti 'Privato' safe for jewelry, available in three finishing options. See information below for details of finishing variations. Copper: Jewelry case in hammered copper finish s...
Steel
French Marquetry Jewelry Box by Maison Vervelle, Circa 1870
Located in Toronto, CA
A beautifully detailed French, brass mounted, marquetry and inlaid burl, fruitwood, and kingwood dresser box. The top is domed and the interior lined with original velvet. Bass bandi...
Fruitwood, Kingwood, Burl
$812Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.39 in W 14.18 in D 9.45 in
19th Century, French, Hand Painted in Flowers Wooden Box with Metal Decoration
Located in Sofia, BG
Beautiful hand painted wooden box decorated in very romantic style with lovely flowers on the top and front side. The edges of the box are made of metal and there are metal handles a...
Wood
French Cast Iron Safe Strong Box by Bauche
By Bauche
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Cast Iron French Safe or Strong Box From our Boxes collection, we are pleased to offer this French Safe Cast Iron Strong Box by Bauche. The Safe of rectangular form made from cast iron with extensive riveting and twin loop handles. The safe has two escutcheon covers to the front, the left is the genuine lock which turns to reveal the keyhole and the right is a dummy for symmetry. The top of the box is fitted with a plaque that reads in French Incombustible Systeme Bauche Brevete S.G.D.G usine A Gueux Marne (Incombustible System Bauche Patented S.G.D.G factory A Gueux Marne). The interior of the safe has been lined in a gunmetal grey cushioned velvet to give cushioning to your most treasured objects. Has Key and fully working lock. The French Safe dates to the second half of the 19th century during the reign of Napoleon III circa 1865. Henry Bauche Bauche Safes...
Iron
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H 7.5 in W 15 in D 10.25 in
19th Century French Polished Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Royal Coat of Arms
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
This French fireproof strongbox, crafted circa 1880 by Bauche in the Marne region, showcases the period’s finest industrial security design. Constructed in heavy cast iron and weighi...
Iron
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H 8 in W 16 in D 11 in
19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your jewelry or important documents locked up in this fine, antique safe from the Champagne-Ardenne region of France. Crafted, circa 1880, the safe is cast iron and has a chic two-tone black and silver paint finish. The travel safe features two heavy side handles and is decorated with studded hobnails throughout. The front door is decorated with a carved medal crest which reads "Dieu Est Mon Roi" and embellished with a lion and horse holding the coat of arms. The inside reveals storage area covered with original felt. The top has the inscription "Incombustible Systeme Bauche Brevete SGDG Usine a Gueux Marne" engraved on the surface. The decorative box is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use and adorns a rich two-tone black and silver patinated finish. Place the unique, secure safe in your office, study or even a men's dressing room for a display of strength and heritage. Original two keys included. In 1879, Bauche demonstrated the efficacy of his fire safes...
Iron
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H 7 in W 13.25 in D 9 in
19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your jewelry or important documents locked up in this fine, antique safe from the Champagne-Ardenne region of France. Crafted, circa 1880, the safe is cast iron and has a chic two-tone black and silver paint finish. The travel safe features a heavy handle on the top and is decorated with studded hobnails throughout. The front door is decorated with a plaque which reads "Incombustible Systeme Bauche Brevete SGDG Usine a Gueux Marne" engraved on the surface. The decorative box is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use and adorns a rich two-tone black and silvered patinated finish. Place the unique, secure safe in your office, study or even a men's dressing room for a display of strength and heritage. Original key included. In 1879, Bauche demonstrated the efficacy of his fire safes...
Iron
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, C.1860
By Bauche
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th Century Victorian cast iron safe made by Bauche during the reign of Napoleon III. Primarily used for the transport of document or valuables this was one of the first fireproof safes...
Iron
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H 10 in W 16 in D 13 in
19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your jewelry or important documents locked up in this fine, antique safe from the Champagne-Ardenne region of France. Crafted, circa 1880, the safe is cast iron and has a chic two-tone black and silver paint finish. The travel safe features two heavy side handles and is decorated with studded hobnails throughout. The front door is decorated with a carved medal under a crown, and the inside reveals storage area covered with felt. The top has the inscription "Incombustible Systeme Bauche Brevete SGDG Usine a Gueux Marne" engraved on the surface. The decorative box is in excellent condition with a rich patinated finish. Place the unique, secure safe in your office, study or even a men's dressing room for a display of strength and heritage. Original key included. In 1879, Bauche demonstrated the efficacy of his fire safes...
Iron
French Bauche Studded Travelling Strongbox Safe, circa 1870-1880
By Bauche
Located in Staffordshire, GB
French Bauche studded travelling strongbox safe, circa 1870-1880 Used for storing small valuable items whilst travelling. Retaining its original green material inside and its origin...
Iron
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H 8.26 in W 14.96 in D 11.02 in
Victorian French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box by Bauche Brevete, and Original Key
By Bauche
Located in Verviers, BE
Victorian French cast iron bound strong box by Bauche Brevete With combination lock and original key. Antique safe made from cast iron in France, Manu...
Metal
Antique Bauche Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, circa 1870
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique incombustible cast iron safe is from Northeastern France (Gueux, Marne). Inside, it still has its original felt with the maker’s name on a ...
Iron
Antique French Stagecoach Safe by Bauche, circa 1870
By Bauche
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning and very hefty travelling safe, made in France in circa 1870. The cast iron has been professionally re-polished to create a modern industrial looking gem. This incombus...
Steel
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H 9.13 in W 15.5 in D 11.5 in
Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Incombustible cast iron safe is from Northeastern France (Gueux, Marne). Inside, it still has its original felt with the maker’s name on an...
Iron
