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Miller's Safe and Iron Works Safe

By pbiles, 18 May, 2007
Description

This is a safe which has a handle to open, a small key and twisting handle to unlock.  It is dated 1847 from Miller's Safe and Iron Works and it is numbered 607 right above the key.  Inside are three compartments with two drawers.  Not excatly sure about the weight, but it is on four rolling casters that only roll one direction.

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Iron
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
22x22x31
Date Period
1847
Weight
500 lbs?
History
It came with the purchase of our house. Previous Owner bought at flea market.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
0
For Sale?
No
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Lovejoy

18 years 1 month ago

Old safes of any kind are a

Old safes of any kind are a very tough sell, mainly because of their weight and cost of moving them. Values for them are all over the map, we have seen them sell for less than $100.00 to over $1500.00, but most sell for less than $400.00.

 

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