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19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination
$3,600
£2,706.25
€3,137.40
CA$5,026.16
A$5,629.57
CHF 2,929.25
MX$68,370.68
NOK 37,135.45
SEK 35,040.06
DKK 23,409.48
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Keep your jewelry and important documents locked up in this elegant, antique safe from the Champagne-Ardenne region of France. Crafted circa 1880, and built in cast iron, this heavy 162 pound travel safe is decorated with studded hobnails and embellished with floral medallions on each panel. The front door features two center brass wheels with alphabet letters. A two-letter combination activates the key and opens the safe; when opens, the safe reveals an inside with felt, a center metal shelf and a lower walnut wooden door compartment with lock for additional storage. The front door is embellished with the engraved inscription "Incombustible Systeme Bauche Brevete SGDG Usine a Gueux Marne" for further identification. The safe is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich two-tone black and silver patinated gun barrel finish on all sides. Place the unique, secure safe in your office, study or even a men's dressing room for a display of strength and heritage. 2 keys included. The combination code is "D N". The safe weighs 162 pounds.
Measures: 16.25"W x 14"D x 23.25"H.
- Dimensions:Height: 23.25 in (59.06 cm)Width: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
- Style:Gothic (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 242-3111stDibs: LU951239718352
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