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Small 19th Century Safe with Key

19th century
Sold 6 May 2025 · Arthur Rawes Antiques
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Description

A small safe dating to the first half of the 19th century. The safe has its original working lock and key and features a brass knob on the door, panelled on the sides, front and top and in old brown paint. Inside it features an internal shelf and is in over very good original condition.

Width -30.5cm

Depth - 30.5cm

Height - 46cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Declaration

Arthur Rawes Antiques has dated this Antique Iron Safe to the 19th Century.

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SA1122061
Description
A small safe dating to the first half of the 19th century.
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The safe has its original working lock and key and features a brass knob on the door, panelled on the sides, front and top and in old brown paint.
Arthur Rawes Antiques

Inside it features an internal shelf and is in over very good original condition.

Width -30.5cm

Depth - 30.5cm

Height - 46cm

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Date of Manufacture

Arthur Rawes Antiques has dated this Antique Iron Safe to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1122061
Arthur Rawes Antiques
Arthur Rawes Antiques
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Archive I A small, rectangular nineteenth century iron safe finished in a dark brown tone, featuring panelled sides, a brass knob, and an inserted key. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Small 19th Century Safe with Key

Archive II A small, rectangular nineteenth century iron safe finished in a dark brown tone, featuring panelled sides, a brass knob, and an inserted key. View II
Archive III A small, rectangular nineteenth century iron safe finished in a dark brown tone, featuring panelled sides, a brass knob, and an inserted key. View III
Archive IV A small, rectangular nineteenth century iron safe finished in a dark brown tone, featuring panelled sides, a brass knob, and an inserted key. View IV
Archive V A small, rectangular nineteenth century iron safe finished in a dark brown tone, featuring panelled sides, a brass knob, and an inserted key. View V
Archive VI A small, rectangular nineteenth century iron safe finished in a dark brown tone, featuring panelled sides, a brass knob, and an inserted key. View VI
Archive VII A small, rectangular nineteenth century iron safe finished in a dark brown tone, featuring panelled sides, a brass knob, and an inserted key. View VII
Archive VIII A small, rectangular nineteenth century iron safe finished in a dark brown tone, featuring panelled sides, a brass knob, and an inserted key. View VIII
Archive IX A small, rectangular nineteenth century iron safe finished in a dark brown tone, featuring panelled sides, a brass knob, and an inserted key. View IX
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Arthur Rawes Antiques

Arthur Rawes Antiques
Telephone 07548 050358
Location
Unit 4 Willows Lane Garage
Willows lane
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 3SS
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rawesrec
Verified Since Mar 2022
Items For Sale 36
Items Sold 338
Arthur Rawes Antiques
Arthur Rawes Antiques
Verified Since Mar 2022
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Location: Unit 4 Willows Lane Garage, Willows lane, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3SS, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/rawesrec
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A small, rectangular nineteenth century iron safe finished in a dark brown tone, featuring panelled sides, a brass knob, and an inserted key.
Small 19th Century Safe With Key
Ref: SA1122061
A small, rectangular nineteenth century iron safe finished in a dark brown tone, featuring panelled sides, a brass knob, and an inserted key.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectStorage & Safes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleIndustrial Loft
  • MaterialIron, Brass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsPanelled exterior, Exposed hinges, Keyhole escutcheon, Brass knob
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 30.5 cm (12 in) x D 30.5 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth century iron safes emerged during the Industrial Revolution to protect valuables and documents from theft and fire, evolving from wooden strongboxes to heavy iron and steel constructions.

These safes typically utilised cast or wrought iron plates, brass fittings, lever-action or warded locks, and sometimes fire-resistant internal cavity packing such as clay or plaster.

Authentic pieces feature hand-forged or early machine-rolled iron plates, exposed heavy-duty hinges, hand-cut dovetails or rivets, and original working key mechanisms without modern electronic components.

An antique safe functions effectively as a sculptural accent piece on a desk, sideboard, or side table, adding industrial character and historical contrast to contemporary or traditional spaces.

Preservation involves keeping the metal dry, applying microcrystalline wax to prevent rust, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, and periodically lubricating mechanical lock components with light machine oil.
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