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A Victorian Period Cast Iron Safe by Cyrus Price & Co of Wolverhampton.
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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    Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.
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A Victorian Period Cast Iron Safe by Cyrus Price & Co of Wolverhampton.

19th century
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A Victorian Period Cast Iron Safe By Cyrus Price & Co of Wolverhampton. The cast iron safe having two working keys for the front door and having the original central brass plaque saying Cyrus Price & Co, of Wolverhampton, Britannia Works. Prized medals London 1862. Having the original painted decoration to the front. English Circa 1880-1890 (No key For The Internal Drawer)

Dimensions: 20" high x 14" deep x 14" wide

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Safe to the Victorian era.

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A Victorian Period Cast Iron Safe By Cyrus Price & Co of Wolverhampton.
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The cast iron safe having two working keys for the front door and having the original central brass plaque saying Cyrus Price & Co, of Wolverhampton, Britannia Works.
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Prized medals London 1862. Having the original painted decoration to the front. English Circa 1880-1890 (No key For The Internal Drawer)

Dimensions: 20" high x 14" deep x 14" wide

Date of Manufacture

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Safe to the Victorian era.

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SA1227190
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.

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

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A Victorian cast iron safe featuring a black outer body, maroon door with gold pinstriping, and a round brass Cyrus Price & Co maker badge.
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Archive I A Victorian cast iron safe featuring a black outer body, maroon door with gold pinstriping, and a round brass Cyrus Price & Co maker badge.

A Victorian Period Cast Iron Safe by Cyrus Price & Co of Wolverhampton.

Archive II A Victorian cast iron safe featuring a black outer body, maroon door with gold pinstriping, and a round brass Cyrus Price & Co maker badge. View II
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Archive VIII A Victorian cast iron safe featuring a black outer body, maroon door with gold pinstriping, and a round brass Cyrus Price & Co maker badge. View VIII
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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07774 991460
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The Calder Studio
Garden Village
Longsight Road
Clayton Le Dale
Blackburn
BB2 7JA
United Kingdom
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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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A Victorian cast iron safe featuring a black outer body, maroon door with gold pinstriping, and a round brass Cyrus Price & Co maker badge.
A Victorian Period Cast Iron Safe By Cyrus Price & Co of Wolverhampton.
Ref: SA1227190
A Victorian cast iron safe featuring a black outer body, maroon door with gold pinstriping, and a round brass Cyrus Price & Co maker badge.
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During the Victorian era, cast iron safes were produced extensively in British industrial hubs like Wolverhampton to secure currency and valuable documents. Manufacturers such as Cyrus Price & Co designed heavy iron double-walled structures fitted with brass locks to resist fire and burglary.

Victorian safes were constructed predominantly from thick cast iron or wrought iron plates, frequently insulated with fireproof materials like clay, alum, or sawdust. Secondary components including handles, keyhole covers, and maker badges were cast in solid brass.

Authentic pieces feature heavy cast construction, original brass maker badgesoften referencing industrial towns like Wolverhamptonand traditional lever locking mechanisms operated by cast brass T-handles or key escutcheons.

An antique safe serves as an industrial side accent, occasional table, or unique storage feature. Its dark patinated finish and brass detailing pair effectively alongside contemporary furniture, exposed brickwork, or warm timber.

Iron casing should be kept dry to prevent oxidisation and periodically treated with paste wax or microcrystalline wax. Brass fittings should be cleaned with a mild cloth and non-abrasive polish to protect the historic patina.
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