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- This exceptionally large 19th-century safe was created by skilled Italian craftsmen
- It requires three keys and a special pick to open
- Once inside, the interior features three shelves and storage for wine glasses
- Manufactured by craftsmen in Milan, it is one of the few floor safes of this size today
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The locking mechanism is marvelously complex, utilizing hidden keyholes and a total of three keys that must be manipulated precisely to open the safe successfully. Once open, one can view the highly complex exposed mechanism on the door's interior. The keyholes are ingeniously hidden behind unassuming latch doors that are accessed by manipulating a special pick. After that, one must know the precise way in which to manipulate the unique keys to successfully gain access to the safe's precious contents. Once inside, the lit interior of the safe features three levels of shelving as well as racks for wine or champagne glasses. The back of the safe is mirrored, creating a striking visual effect.
Manufactured by Italian craftsmen in Milan, it is one of the few floor safes of this size and complexity still in existence. Both its large dimensions and its decorative detail are clear indications that this safe was made by a highly skilled metalsmith.
Lock parts stamped with maker's mark of John Dawes & Sons Bromford Iron Works
Circa 1850
80" high x 55 3/8" wide x 27 3/4" deep

Period: | 19th Century |
Type: | Safes/Strong Boxes |
Depth: | 27.75 Inches |
Width: | 55.38 Inches |
Height: | 80.0 Inches |
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