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Strongbox Safe
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Strongbox Safe

1900 - 1920
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An exquisite example of a late Victorian/early 20th century safe or strongbox. It has a beautifully painted exterior decorated with rectangular panels having stylised corner motifs. The lifting handles to each end, the handle to the lid, the heavy duty hinges, the key escutcheon and the key, are all original. The door opens to reveal a single general-purpose storage compartment which is 32.5cms wide. A great looking, practical way to safely store valuables. English, c.1900.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
22.5cm (8.86")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
28.5cm (11.22")
Declaration

Waterfall Antiques has dated this Antique Iron Strongbox Safe to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1121215
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Description
An exquisite example of a late Victorian/early 20th century safe or strongbox.
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It has a beautifully painted exterior decorated with rectangular panels having stylised corner motifs.
Waterfall Antiques

The lifting handles to each end, the handle to the lid, the heavy duty hinges, the key escutcheon and the key, are all original. The door opens to reveal a single general-purpose storage compartment which is 32.5cms wide. A great looking, practical way to safely store valuables. English, c.1900.

Height
22.5cm (8.86")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
28.5cm (11.22")
Date of Manufacture

Waterfall Antiques has dated this Antique Iron Strongbox Safe to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1121215
Waterfall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2014
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A rectangular terracotta red painted iron strongbox with gilt corner borders, top handle, side carrying handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon.
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Archive I A rectangular terracotta red painted iron strongbox with gilt corner borders, top handle, side carrying handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon.

Strongbox Safe

Archive II A rectangular terracotta red painted iron strongbox with gilt corner borders, top handle, side carrying handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View II
Archive III A rectangular terracotta red painted iron strongbox with gilt corner borders, top handle, side carrying handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View III
Archive IV A rectangular terracotta red painted iron strongbox with gilt corner borders, top handle, side carrying handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View IV
Archive V A rectangular terracotta red painted iron strongbox with gilt corner borders, top handle, side carrying handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View V
Archive VI A rectangular terracotta red painted iron strongbox with gilt corner borders, top handle, side carrying handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular terracotta red painted iron strongbox with gilt corner borders, top handle, side carrying handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular terracotta red painted iron strongbox with gilt corner borders, top handle, side carrying handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular terracotta red painted iron strongbox with gilt corner borders, top handle, side carrying handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View IX
Archive X A rectangular terracotta red painted iron strongbox with gilt corner borders, top handle, side carrying handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View X
Archive XI A rectangular terracotta red painted iron strongbox with gilt corner borders, top handle, side carrying handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View XI
Archive XII A rectangular terracotta red painted iron strongbox with gilt corner borders, top handle, side carrying handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View XII
Archive XIII A rectangular terracotta red painted iron strongbox with gilt corner borders, top handle, side carrying handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View XIII
Archive XIV A rectangular terracotta red painted iron strongbox with gilt corner borders, top handle, side carrying handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View XIV
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Waterfall Antiques
Telephone 07595 278848
Location
57 Walcot Street
Bath
Somerset
BA1 5BN
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/waterfall
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A rectangular terracotta red painted iron strongbox with gilt corner borders, top handle, side carrying handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon.
Strongbox safe
Ref: SA1121215
A rectangular terracotta red painted iron strongbox with gilt corner borders, top handle, side carrying handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon.
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  • ObjectBoxes & Chests
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPainted Iron, Brass
  • ColourTerracotta Red
  • MotifsGilt corner detailing, Drop handles, Brass keyhole escutcheon, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 22.5 cm (9 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 28.5 cm (11 in)

This Victorian strongbox safe dates from 1900 and exemplifies a traditional gentleman's library accessory. The rectangular box is constructed from painted iron in a terracotta red colour and finished with gilt corner detailing forming decorative panels on the surfaces. Original hardware includes a handle on the hinged lid, two side drop handles for carrying, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. Visible signs of age include surface wear and scuffs to the painted finish, with two dark metal hinges visible along the rear edge of the top lid. The strongbox measures 22.5 cm high, 43 cm wide, and 28.5 cm deep. In a contemporary home, the piece functions as a practical storage box for valuables and documents, suitable for placement on an office desk, side table, or study shelf. The internal compartment provides secure storage accessible through the front or top opening mechanism. The compact dimensions allow it to integrate easily into workspaces or living areas while adding a traditional decorative element to interior styling.

FAQs

Strongboxes were heavy-duty metal or reinforced timber chests designed during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to secure money, legal deeds, and personal valuables during transport or within private offices.

These security containers were primarily constructed from wrought iron, cast iron, or thick steel plates, often fitted with brass escutcheon plates, iron carrying handles, and hand-painted pin-striping or lacquer finishes.

Authentic period strongboxes display significant weight relative to their size, hand-forged iron hinges, original brass keyhole covers, functional drop side handles, and honest surface oxidisation or paint wear.

A strongbox serves as a characterful accent on an office desk, sideboard top, or library shelving unit, acting as both an industrial focal point and discrete storage for modern desktop accessories.

Maintain the surface by dusting regularly with a dry microcrystalline cloth, and apply a thin coat of clear conservators wax to protect exposed metal from moisture and arrest further paint deterioration.
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