Antique Milners 212 Fire Safe or Strong Box, England, circa 1870
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Antique Milners 212 Fire Safe or Strong Box, England, circa 1870
About the Item
- Creator:Milners Safe (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)
- Style:British Colonial (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Metal,Forged
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1870
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Billerica, MA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3704114035442
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