18th-Century Tabletop Italian Iron Safe
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18th-Century Tabletop Italian Iron Safe
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18th-Century Tabletop Italian Iron Safe
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18th-Century Tabletop Italian Iron Safe
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18th-Century Tabletop Italian Iron Safe
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18th-Century Tabletop Italian Iron Safe
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18th-Century Tabletop Italian Iron Safe
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18th-Century Tabletop Italian Iron Safe
18th-Century Tabletop Italian Iron Safe
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18th-Century Tabletop Italian Iron Safe
18th-Century Tabletop Italian Iron Safe
18th-Century Tabletop Italian Iron Safe
18th-Century Tabletop Italian Iron Safe
18th-Century Tabletop Italian Iron Safe
18th-Century Tabletop Italian Iron Safe
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18th-Century Tabletop Italian Iron Safe

  • This expertly crafted 18th-century safe would have been the most secure place for valuables
  • Adorned with decorative ironwork, the vault is both functional and visually striking
  • The complex locking mechanism features two keys and a pick, as well as an additional lock
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$48,500
Item No. 32-0843

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Description
Italian Tabletop Safe
18th century

This remarkable 18th-century tabletop safe represents an exceptional fusion of security innovation and decorative metalwork. Constructed of robust iron and adorned with intricate scrollwork and studs on its façade, this compact strongbox would have provided the highest possible protection for valuable documents and precious items. Its most impressive feature is the sophisticated dual-lock mechanism requiring separate keys and a pick, complemented by an interior containing two additional drawers with. . .
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Italian Tabletop Safe
18th century

This remarkable 18th-century tabletop safe represents an exceptional fusion of security innovation and decorative metalwork. Constructed of robust iron and adorned with intricate scrollwork and studs on its façade, this compact strongbox would have provided the highest possible protection for valuable documents and precious items. Its most impressive feature is the sophisticated dual-lock mechanism requiring separate keys and a pick, complemented by an interior containing two additional drawers with their own locking system.

Between the 14th and 19th centuries, such portable safes gained prominence among merchants and aristocrats who required secure storage without the bulk of floor models. The dual-lock configuration suggests this example likely functioned as a "partners' safe," necessitating two key holders for access—a common practice for business associates sharing financial responsibilities. Beyond theft protection, these ingeniously designed strongboxes also offered valuable fire protection for important documents, making them essential multi-purpose security devices for the 18th century's emerging merchant class.

23 1/4“ high x 25” wide x 11 1/4“ deep 
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18th-Century Tabletop Italian Iron Safe
Period: 18th Century
Type: Safes/Strong Boxes
Depth: 11.25 in. (28.58 cm)
Width: 25.0 in. (63.5 cm)
Height: 23.24 in. (59.03 cm)
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