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Circa 1900 Milners Safe
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Circa 1900 Milners Safe

1900 - 1920
Description

Circa 1900 Milners Safe. Larger than average. All original and complete. Door opens and locks smoothly.

Dimensions

Height = 81 cm

Width = 66.5 cm

Depth = 65.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
66.5cm (26.18")
Depth
65.5cm (25.79")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA990906
Dealers Internal Reference
M-424-IYN
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Description
Circa 1900 Milners Safe. Larger than average. All original and complete. Door opens and locks smoothly.

Dimensions

Height = 81 cm

Width = 66.5 cm

Depth = 65.5 cm

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
66.5cm (26.18")
Depth
65.5cm (25.79")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA990906
Dealers Internal Ref
M-424-IYN
Browns Antiques and Reclamation
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

Antiques and reclamation

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A heavy turn-of-the-century Milners iron safe featuring dark green painted panels, a brass crest emblem, and decorative corner detailing.
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Archive I A heavy turn-of-the-century Milners iron safe featuring dark green painted panels, a brass crest emblem, and decorative corner detailing.

Circa 1900 Milners Safe

Archive II A heavy turn-of-the-century Milners iron safe featuring dark green painted panels, a brass crest emblem, and decorative corner detailing. View II
Archive III A heavy turn-of-the-century Milners iron safe featuring dark green painted panels, a brass crest emblem, and decorative corner detailing. View III
Archive IV A heavy turn-of-the-century Milners iron safe featuring dark green painted panels, a brass crest emblem, and decorative corner detailing. View IV
Archive V A heavy turn-of-the-century Milners iron safe featuring dark green painted panels, a brass crest emblem, and decorative corner detailing. View V
Archive VI A heavy turn-of-the-century Milners iron safe featuring dark green painted panels, a brass crest emblem, and decorative corner detailing. View VI
Archive VII A heavy turn-of-the-century Milners iron safe featuring dark green painted panels, a brass crest emblem, and decorative corner detailing. View VII
Archive VIII A heavy turn-of-the-century Milners iron safe featuring dark green painted panels, a brass crest emblem, and decorative corner detailing. View VIII
Archive IX A heavy turn-of-the-century Milners iron safe featuring dark green painted panels, a brass crest emblem, and decorative corner detailing. View IX
Archive X A heavy turn-of-the-century Milners iron safe featuring dark green painted panels, a brass crest emblem, and decorative corner detailing. View X
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Browns Antiques and Reclamation
Telephone 07970 669382
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Aller Cross Garage
Barnstaple Road
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3RD
United Kingdom
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A heavy turn-of-the-century Milners iron safe featuring dark green painted panels, a brass crest emblem, and decorative corner detailing.
Circa 1900 Milners Safe
Ref: SA990906
A heavy turn-of-the-century Milners iron safe featuring dark green painted panels, a brass crest emblem, and decorative corner detailing.
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  • ObjectSafes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron, Steel, Brass
  • ColourDark Green
  • MotifsBrass emblem, painted filigree, cast iron hinges, lever handle
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 66.5 cm (26 in) x D 65.5 cm (26 in)

This Victorian safe from around 1900 is made from cast iron, steel, and brass, finished in a dark green paintwork with painted filigree detailing and a prominent brass crest emblem. It has heavy-duty cast iron hinges, a lever handle, a vertical pull handle on the left side of the door, and keys suspended from the central lock mechanism. The surfaces show visible wear and patina consistent with its age and industrial use. Measuring 81 cm high, 66.5 cm wide, and 65.5 cm deep, it provides a solid, secure storage solution for documents and valuables. In a contemporary home, this piece suits an industrial loft study, home office, or hallway as a standalone accent table or statement furniture item. Its robust construction and utilitarian aesthetic make it a practical and decorative addition to spaces celebrating heritage hardware and historical design.

FAQs

Milners Safe Company was established in the early 19th century in Liverpool, becoming one of the premier manufacturers of fire-resistant and burglar-proof safes in Great Britain throughout the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

Antique safes were constructed using heavy cast iron or wrought iron exterior plates, often lined with non-conductive fire-proofing materials such as alum or plaster, and fitted with brass locks, handles, and decorative crests.

Authentic late Victorian or early Edwardian safes feature heavy cast metal construction, raised makers brass plaques or royal crests, painted decorative spandrels or hand-stencilled details, and heavy lever locking mechanisms.

An antique iron safe serves as a striking functional accent in an industrial loft, home office, or hallway, operating as a unique side table or secure cabinet while providing significant visual weight.

Clean the painted exterior gently with a microfiber cloth and mild soapy water, avoiding harsh solvents, and treat any exposed ironwork or brass fittings with clear microcrystalline wax to prevent oxidisation.
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