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Circa 1900 Milners Safe
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Circa 1900 Milners Safe

1900 - 1920
Sold 21 March 2025 · Browns Antiques and Reclamation
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Description

Original paint inside and out. Complete with door key and inside drawer key. All locks working smoothly. Brass plaque, key escutcheon and handle.

?Dimensions

Height = 63.5 cm

Width = 48.5 cm

Depth = 52 cm

Date of Manufacture

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Antique Iron Safe to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
63.5cm (25.00")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1126739
Dealers Internal Reference
M-491-EYN
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Description
Original paint inside and out. Complete with door key and inside drawer key. All locks working smoothly. Brass plaque, key escutcheon and handle.

?Dimensions

Height = 63.5 cm

Width = 48.5 cm

Depth = 52 cm

Date of Manufacture

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Antique Iron Safe to the 1900s.

Height
63.5cm (25.00")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1126739
Dealers Internal Ref
M-491-EYN
Browns Antiques and Reclamation
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

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An antique brown iron Milners safe featuring a prominent round brass manufacturer badge and red pinstripe detailing on the door. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique brown iron Milners safe featuring a prominent round brass manufacturer badge and red pinstripe detailing on the door. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Circa 1900 Milners Safe

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Browns Antiques and Reclamation
Telephone 07970 669382
Location
Aller Cross Garage
Barnstaple Road
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3RD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/brownsantiques
Verified Since Mar 2018
Items For Sale 179
Items Sold 1,121
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Location: Aller Cross Garage, Barnstaple Road, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3RD, United Kingdom
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An antique brown iron Milners safe featuring a prominent round brass manufacturer badge and red pinstripe detailing on the door.
circa 1900 Milners Safe
Ref: SA1126739
An antique brown iron Milners safe featuring a prominent round brass manufacturer badge and red pinstripe detailing on the door.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStorage
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialCast Iron, Wrought Iron, Brass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsBrass maker plaque, Painted pinstripe borders, T-bar handle, External hinge
  • SizeH 63.5 cm (25 in) x W 48.5 cm (19 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Milners was one of the largest and most prominent safe manufacturers of the 19th century, renowned for producing patent fire-resisting safes that protected documents and valuables for businesses and homes worldwide.

These safes were constructed using heavy-gauge wrought and cast iron plates, often filled with specialised fire-retardant chemical compositions between the inner and outer walls, and fitted with complex brass lever locks.

Authentic pieces typically feature prominent cast brass makers plaques, hand-painted pinstripe detailing, heavy exterior hinges, and specific patent registration numbers stamped into the iron framework.

An antique safe functions effectively as a structural side table or a statement floor-standing object in a study, providing a robust industrial contrast against contemporary furnishings.

Preserve the finish by applying a microcrystalline wax to seal the metal against moisture, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that could strip the original painted decoration and brass patina.
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