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Circa 1834 C. J. Gayler Double Door Hobnail Safe with 2 key lock doors. It has a fitted wood interior with one locking drawer. Dimensions are 33"H x29"W x 29"D. Weight is approx. 700 lbs. 
Circa 1830 Rogers Safe Co. Hobnail Safe with ultra rare early combination type locking mechanism. Rogers patent was destroyed in the great fire at the USA patent office in 1835. It has very special key combination lock mechanism which is very intricate to open and requires a special key. One of a kind. Dimensions are 35"H x 28"W x 19"D.Weight is approx.350 lbs.

Circa 1833 Gayler Hobnail Safe with original key, swivel wheels, and fitted wood interior.Dimensions are 31"H x 26"W x 21"D. Weight is approx. 500 lbs.

Circa 1829 Hobnail Safe made by G. S. Twitchell of New york City. It has swivel wheels and a full fitted wood interior with locking drawer. Dimensions are 29" H x 26" W x 22" D. Weight is approx. 275lbs.
Circa 1829 J. Scott Hobnail safe key lock door with fitted wood interior. Dimensions 30"H x 20"W x 18"D. Weight is approx. 200 lbs.

Circa 1829 O. Evans small hobnail safe with fitted wood interior and key lock door. Dimensions are 25 1/2"H x 17 1/2"W x 16 1/2"D. Weight is approx. 175 lbs.
Circa 1866 Steel Money Chest with inside cash box and key lock door. Interior has one shelf and inside cash lock box. Dimensions are 18 1/2"H x 11"W x 15"D. Weight is approx. 200 lbs.
Circa 1826 Jesse Delano & Sons Large Hobnail Money Chest with original patent papers. Dimensions are 19"H x 22 1/2"W x 19"D. Weight is approx. 250 lbs.
Circa 1829 Delano Hobnail Chest with enclosed bolt-work and original paper label.Dimensions are 18"H x 20"W x 17 1/2"D. Weight is 175 lbs.

Circa 1875 Victorian Desk Top Vault with key lock lid. The vault stands on four brass ball feet with a brass keyhole cover. A unique feature is that it is made to hold two tin type Victorian photos of the owners in two gold framed areas in the lid. Dimensions are 11 1/2" high x 13 " wide x 8" deep. Weight is approx. 90 lbs.
Circa 1865 Civil War Payroll Strong Box with key lock in top and 2 period padlocks with keys. Dimensions are 12"H x 17"W x 12"D. Weight is approx. 200lbs.
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