Category
Other
Medium
Judging by its weight, I would guess iron.
Condition
Good
Date Period
Est. early 20th century
Size and dimensions of this item
Roughly 24" X 24"
Long Description
Can anyone tell me anything about this safe? It belonged to my grandfather, who I assume purchased it new, since his initials are on it. It passed to my father in 1955, and to my brother in the 1970's.
The interior has a tall compartment on the right side, while the left is divided into four smaller compartments. Of the four, the top one has a locked door, the second is an open slot, the third is a drawer, and the bottom is an open slot.
Because of its weight and the fact that there are items stored on top of it, I have no way of getting to the back to look for further markings at this time. I am looking for a general idea of its value.
History
I assume the item was purchased new by my grandfather in the early 1900's. Beyond that, I know virtually nothing
For Sale?
No
Re: Antique Safe
From the look of it, it is your basic late 19th to early 20th Century safe. It's tricky putting a value on them because they are hard to sell, at auction they sometimes go for scrap value, their weight being a big issue. At retail we see safes like this one listed at about $800.00.