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Were there safes in the 1800s?
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Yes, there were safes in the 1800s. Historical records indicate that by 1820, some companies used safes to protect goods from fire. Following market campaigns in the 1840s, more companies and individuals began to purchase safes as an anti-theft measure. Shop a variety of safes on 1stDibs.
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French 19th Century Bauche Safe
Located in MILL, NL
French Bauche Safe / Money box / Fire box.
Originates from the 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
French Bauche Safe 19th century
Located in MILL, NL
Originally from France, 19th century.
Dimensions: 38L x 27D x 22H
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Safe box. Iron. XIX century.
Rectangular safe made of iron, with a rectangular base, two handles on the sides and classicist-influenced molding decorations on the fronts and top. It...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other, Iron
Early 19th century painted iron safe
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century painted iron safe circa 1830.
We are pleased to offer this cast iron safe in near original condition and still functioning today.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Iron
19th Century Sterling Silver Match Safe Collection
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Collection of five ornate 19th century sterling silver match safes. All with decorative Art nouveau and foliate designs and some monogrammed.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Cassa Forte Safe, Italy, Late 18th / Early 19th Century
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Antique Cassa Forte Safe, Italy, Late 18th / Early 19th Century. In very good orginal condition, working, with original key.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Cabinets
Materials
Iron
