ITALIAN HOBNAIL SAFE

ITALIAN HOBNAIL SAFE Early 19th-century Italian Iron-Bound Strongbox. Known as a partner safe as it requires three unique keys and lock pick to open. Substantial wooden strongbox, heavily clad and reinforced with hand-worked iron, the façade richly decorated with rows of domed bosses, applied ornaments, and a central door flanked by cylindrical half-columns. Fitted with a large decorative lock plate and brass-toned central boss, with a lower drawer decorated in concentric geometric bands. The sides and top are reinforced with broad iron straps and numerous large riveted bosses. Exhibits a dark, aged surface throughout with extensive oxidation, tarnish, scratching, rubbing, finish loss, discoloration, and general wear consistent with age and use. Comes with three keys and pick. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. Condition: (Excellent). Item Dimensions: 42 - 1/4" x 28 - 1/2" x 18 - 1/2". This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. Condition:, Item Dimensions:

Estimate:£749.16

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