{"product_id":"italian-hobnail-floor-safe","title":"Italian Hobnail Floor Safe","description":"Hobnail Floor Safe\u003cbr\u003e Italian, made in Turin\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1800 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Made in Turin circa 1800, this rare Italian safe is constructed of reinforced wrought iron and engineered to provide an exceptional level of security. Its formidable locking system requires three distinct iron keys, each corresponding to a concealed keyhole, as well as a specialized lock pick to release the mechanism. Possessing the keys alone is not enough to open the safe; one has to know precisely which key to use, the exact sequence in which to turn them and how many times each key should be turned to release the locks. Known as a “partner safe,” this ingenious design required the cooperation of multiple keyholders—often business partners—to open it, providing an extraordinary safeguard against unauthorized access. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The safe presents a monumental, fortress-like facade, densely ornamented with oversized rivets, faceted studs, floral bosses and geometric ironwork arranged in a strikingly symmetrical composition. Massive hinges and layered borders further emphasize its imposing, architectural character. Inside, six drawers provide ample storage for valuables, while an additional locked compartment requires a fourth key, adding yet another layer of security to the safe’s ingenious design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Designed to protect valuable possessions from both theft and fire, safes of this complexity were essential to merchants and affluent households at a time when storing wealth securely was a significant concern. Their elaborate construction and sophisticated locking mechanisms represent the remarkable ingenuity of early Italian safe-making. Few examples of this extraordinary scale and craftsmanship have survived, making this Turin safe a rare and remarkable testament to the art and engineering of early 19th-century Italy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 55\" high x 29 3\/4\" wide x 19 3\/4\" deep","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45768554152071,"sku":"32-2955","price":98500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-2955_1.png?v=1788556816","url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/products\/italian-hobnail-floor-safe","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}