19thC Victorian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box On Stand c.1850
19thC Victorian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box On Stand c.1850
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Reference Number: D8416
Antique mid-19th Century Victorian cast iron safe, primarily used for the transport of document or valuables this was one of the first fireproof safes available. A small cast iron English strong box with key and front opening door. This piece has a handmade mahogany stand commissioned in later years, c.1850. It would have been taken on long travels, perhaps on a long sea voyage or on the Orient express, also used as diplomats lock boxes when traveling on the continent, comes with a working lock and key.
SOLD
CONDITION
In Good Condition - wear as expected.
SIZE
Safe Width: 31cm
Safe Height: 23cm
Safe Depth: 16cm
Overall Width: 34cm
Overall Height: 26cm
Overall Depth: 36cm
