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Hindu safe locker

By misslori2417, 25 September, 2021
Description

Found this safe yesterday. It's approximately 3 ft tall, 18 inches wide. On the front it says "pallathur" in Tamil. Inside are paintings of, I believe, Lakshmi, the Hindu diety of wealth and good fortune, and Rukmini & Krishna. It is extremely heavy. Has 3 skeleton keys that go to it. I have only been able to find one photo of it online, which I will include, but the article that goes along with it has absolutely nothing to do with the safe itself. I've found a couple somewhat similar photos online but not exact.

Category
Other
Medium
I believe iron but not entirely sure.
Distinguishing marks
See pics
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
Approximately 36"x18"
Date Period
Looks pretty old.
Weight
Extremely heavy.
History
Found this yesterday at my storage unit by the trash.
Price
Would love to know...
Price Paid (If known)
$0
For Sale?
No
Photos
Front closed.
Open
Open left side, Lakshmi
Open right side, Rukmini & Krishna
One of 3 keys
Second key, can't make out all writing.
On front, "pallathur" in Tamil, which is a village in India
Other marking on front. Can't find translation
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MarkBlemish

3 years 9 months ago

Re: Hindu safe locker

Here’s something similar https://www.heritageartscochin.com/Tamil-Nadu-Royal-Locker
I’ll add more if I find anything.
Not much info but other similar ones https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/double-door-safety-locker-22516737…
https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/dindigul-security-locker-144397044…
https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/temple-safety-locker-19265906548.h…

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