French Cast Iron Lockable Safe
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Cast Iron French Safe or Strong Box
From our Boxes collection, we are pleased to offer this French Safe Cast Iron Strong Box by Bauche.
The Safe of rectangular form made from cast iron with extensive riveting and twin loop handles. The safe has two escutcheon covers to the front, the left is the genuine lock which turns to reveal the keyhole and the right is a dummy for symmetry. The top of the box is fitted with a plaque that reads in French Incombustible Systeme Bauche Brevete S.G.D.G usine A Gueux Marne (Incombustible System Bauche Patented S.G.D.G factory A Gueux Marne). The interior of the safe has been lined in a gunmetal grey cushioned velvet to give cushioning to your most treasured objects. Has Key and fully working lock.
The French Safe dates to the second half of the 19th century during the reign of Napoleon III circa 1865.
Henry Bauche
Bauche Safes was founded in 1864 by Henri Bauche and became renowned for its advanced fireproof safe construction, using seamless iron chambers filled with refractory material. Known for exceptional strength and reliability, Bauche’s designs set new standards for fire protection in the nineteenth century. The company later merged with Fichet, combining two leading traditions in secure lock engineering and fire resistant technology. Today Bauche safes are prized for their robust build and historic significance in the evolution of security design.
DETAILS
Stock Number:
501777
Dimensions:
Width: 39
Depth: 29
Height: 23
Place of origin:
France
Date of manufacture:
Cirac 1865
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