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Early 19th Century Painted Iron Safe
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

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Early 19th Century Painted Iron Safe

19th century
Description

Early 19th century painted iron safe circa 1830.

We are pleased to offer this cast iron safe in near original condition and still functioning today.

Cast fielded panels to front and sides, original key still works the functioning lock, door opens to reveal a later wooden interior, which is certainly of some age itself.  carrying handle for the very strong on the top.  later painted in a black and green scheme.

Expected rubbing and wear to paint, slight rusting to surfaces.  very heavy item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
31.8cm (12.52")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Painted Iron Safe to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1103314
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3488
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Description
Early 19th century painted iron safe circa 1830.

We are pleased to offer this cast iron safe in near original condition and still functioning today.

“
Cast fielded panels to front and sides, original key still works the functioning lock, door opens to reveal a later wooden interior, which is certainly of some age itself.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  carrying handle for the very strong on the top.  later painted in a black and green scheme.

Expected rubbing and wear to paint, slight rusting to surfaces.  very heavy item.

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
31.8cm (12.52")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Painted Iron Safe to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1103314
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3488
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Debenham Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An early 19th-century rectangular dark green painted iron safe with recessed panels and a key inserted into the lock.

Early 19th Century Painted Iron Safe

Archive II An early 19th-century rectangular dark green painted iron safe with recessed panels and a key inserted into the lock. View II
Archive III An early 19th-century rectangular dark green painted iron safe with recessed panels and a key inserted into the lock. View III
Archive IV An early 19th-century rectangular dark green painted iron safe with recessed panels and a key inserted into the lock. View IV
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Archive VII An early 19th-century rectangular dark green painted iron safe with recessed panels and a key inserted into the lock. View VII
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
Location
73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
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An early 19th-century rectangular dark green painted iron safe with recessed panels and a key inserted into the lock.
EARLY 19TH CENTURY PAINTED IRON SAFE
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An early 19th-century rectangular dark green painted iron safe with recessed panels and a key inserted into the lock.
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Early 19th-century iron safes were developed to provide fire and security protection for valuable documents, currency, and record books. As commercial banking and industrial business expanded, iron strongboxes replaced traditional wooden locking chests as the standard security storage solution.

These safes were typically manufactured using thick cast iron or wrought iron plates held together with heavy rivets and internal framing. Key components included hand-forged iron locks, brass escutcheons, and painted exterior finishes applied to deter corrosion.

Authentic period safes display heavy construction weight, hand-cut keyways, period-appropriate lever locks, and original painted patination showing natural wear. Stamped serial numbers, maker marks, or cast manufacturer labels on the door casing also indicate genuine provenance.

An antique iron safe serves as a tactile, sculptural element when integrated into contemporary or industrial interior schemes. It works well placed on a study floor, beneath a console table, or positioned as an accent piece in a home library alongside leather and dark timber.

Keep iron safes in a dry interior environment with stable humidity to prevent oxidisation. Clean the painted metal gently with a soft dry cloth, and apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax to protect the original patinated surface and prevent moisture ingress.
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