Steel Safe with Keys by Cartwright & Sons. C.1890

Name: Steel Safe with Keys by Cartwright & Sons. C.1890
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1205833
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Very useful late 19th.c. steel safe or strong box by the makers Cartwright & Sons of West Bromwich c.1890. Three inch thick door opening with the original key, internal dimensions 12.5" x 10" x 16.5". plus a small lockable drawer in the base. Splendid large embossed brass plate on the front of the door featuring the company’s registered trademark (dated 1840) with a phoenix rising from the flames (these safes were designed to be fireproof). Brass handle and keyhole and original paintwork to the exterior and interior. Original polychrome label inside the door. Some wear to the paintwork, generally very good functional condition. Cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Keys supplied for the door and drawer.

Width: 18" (45.5 cm)

Height: 26" (66 cm)

Depth: 18" (45.5 cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

66cm (25.98")

Width

45.5cm (17.91")

Depth

45.5cm (17.91")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1205833

Dealers Internal Reference

38375

Dealers Notes

Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description

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Splendid large embossed brass plate on the front of the door featuring the company’s registered trademark (dated 1840) with a phoenix rising from the flames (these safes were designed to be fireproof).

Collinge Antiques

Brass handle and keyhole and original paintwork to the exterior and interior. Original polychrome label inside the door. Some wear to the paintwork, generally very good functional condition. Cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Keys supplied for the door and drawer.

Width: 18" (45.5 cm)

Height: 26" (66 cm)

Depth: 18" (45.5 cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

66cm (25.98")

Width

45.5cm (17.91")

Depth

45.5cm (17.91")

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.