Lincoln Restorations has dated this piece to the 1900s.
A rare Whitfields safe in a stunning fully restored working condition.
This fantastic quality and very secure safe is truly a museum piece and has had no expense spared in its full restoration carried out by ourselves.
This lovely safe features original specification paintwork featuring 2 tone paintwork to match the original colours. We do have before pictures of this safe available if requested. The safe is finished in predominantly Burgundy with a black door frame. The paintwork is single stage paint (not lacquered) exactly as it would have been originally. The safe is complemented by the ornate traditionally hand-painted old gold coloured (non metallic), coach lines which elegantly frames the door and hinges exactly as it was originally. This safe has been fully restored from bare metal, having been stripped and linished to ensure the highest quality refurbishment possible. The lovely original brasswork has then been highly polished.
This safe features its manufacturer's polished brass plaque of 'WHITFIELD'S SAFE & DOOR Co BIRMINGHAM'. The amazing solid brass handle reminds us of a bolt action rifle as the mechanism is sturdy and has a satisfying latching action in a smoothly working order. The external lock is working smoothly with 2 keys and the brass keyhole escutcheon has a lovely sliding lid with the words 'F. WHITFIELD & Co LEVER LOCK' cast into the lid which elegantly covers the keyhole when not in use.
The inside of the safe has been re painted to exactly match the original. This safe unusually is complete with its original hand sign painted silver leaf manufacturers plaque and is in good condition. The safe also has 1 internal secure locking drawer with the original polished brass handle and working brass lock with 2 keys. The drawer is also complete with the original manufacturers painted design to the drawer which matches the exterior.
Our upholstery department has made high quality red velvet removable liners to keep your valuables and the safe itself protected from scratches or damage when items are stored inside.
This safe is ideal for storing important paperwork, house deeds, birth certificates, passports, cash, jewellery or anything else of value and is obviously rather safe. This safe would look fabulous in a loft style apartment or vintage themed home and would certainly be an interesting talking point for guests. This item could also be used as a small coffee table with storage.
Please note; This item is in very good condition for its age but will obviously have the odd blemish and scuff here and there. However, we feel that this adds to the charm and authenticity of the item with it being Antique.
Also note this item is Heavy (140kg), so please see our delivery section near the end of our listing.
Dimensions
External size
Height: 605mm
Width: 460mm
Depth (not including handle): 440mm
Size of internal chamber
Height (not including drawers): 360mm
Width: 310mm
Depth: 255mm
Drawer
Height: 70mm
Width: 295mm
Depth: 210mm
Delivery
Please note; this item is HEAVY (140kg) and is a team lift.
Please also note, due to the size and weight of this safe we would be delivering this safe via a pallet delivery which is to the kerbside only and will be the buyer responsibility to transport it into a property. We advise the use of a pallet truck or very strong sack truck with a ratchet strap securing the safe to the sack truck to aid moving with 3 extra p
Lincoln Restorations has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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Antique 'Whitfield's' Luxury Fireproof Safe Fully Restored with Keys Vintage
