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remarkable heavily reinforced c. 1870's antique american industrial "fire-proof" riveted joint strong box with opposed strap hinges and cement tile interior
  • remarkable heavily reinforced c. 1870's antique american industrial "fire-proof" riveted joint strong box with opposed strap hinges and cement tile interior
  • remarkable heavily reinforced c. 1870's antique american industrial "fire-proof" riveted joint strong box with opposed strap hinges and cement tile interior
remarkable heavily reinforced c. 1870's antique american industrial "fire-proof" riveted joint strong box with opposed strap hinges and cement tile interior

remarkable heavily reinforced c. 1870's antique american industrial "fire-proof" riveted joint strong box with opposed strap hinges and cement tile interior

SKU: UR-22551-15
exceptional american antique industrial c. 1876-78 portable iron and sheet steel "strong box" with riveted joint opposed strap hinges and lockable hasps. the patent date was originally stenciled along the right side of the strong box in metallic gold. the opposed bent rod drop handles are comprised of solid wrought iron. the exact fabricator is not known. possibly used by wells fargo. the patent information that may lend a clue to the designer and/or manufacturer is pending. the heavily fortified interior with thick, multi-faceted lining retains the original brick or cement fill for added weight, protection and as a fire-proofing measure. the underside of the hinged top contains a badge or plaque that may or may not have contained manufacturer markings. unusual in construction and overall design.measures approximately 14 x 11 x 8 inches.

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