Early 19th Century Cast Iron Safe in Original Paint

19th century painted iron safe / document chest / braided mahogany interior,, Salvaged from Union Depot Station, Erie Pa., Great size,,wonderful original patina ,paint and surface,, ...

A Danish painted steel safe, original surfaces, late 19th century, rectangular form with a hinged top, a secret detail hides the mechanism to open the key cover. Double steel skin...

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...

A Swedish iron safe from the 19th century. This antique Swedish rectangular-shaped iron safe features three chunky padlocks which dangle open from the front top (note that these cann...

Hailing from Gueux, in the northeast of France, this incombustible cast iron safe was constructed by the French company, Bauche, circa 1870, as indicated by the foliate placard on th...

19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France Antique travel safe in non-combustible cast iron from northeastern France (Gueux, Marne). It is decor...

Rare small iron safe from the mid-19th century, made entirely of thick sheet iron with a front decorated in a wood-grain laminate, probably printed or paper-based. The piece combines the look of fine furniture with the security of an early strongbox and was likely used as a domestic or office safe...

Large 19th Century French Safe – Iron Fittings with Riveted Straps Impressive 19th-century French safe, featuring a sturdy construction with interwoven iron straps secured with hand-...

Antique Industrial Yale Safe on wheels..Great small size.. Perfect for bedside table , end table.. Retrains its original finish /patina,, smooth mechanism..combination working perfec...

Rare and historically significant German carriage safe, crafted in iron during the 19th century. Designed for the secure transport of money, valuables, and important documents, these...