Antique Diebold Double Door Safe Circa 1876

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Antique Diebold Double Door Safe Circa 1876 - 1920's

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Antique Diebold Double Door Safe Circa 1876 - 1920's

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Sold Date: 04/24/2011
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Fraternal, Political, Organizations

Diebold Safe measures: Length 40.35" x Width 30" x Height 57"(with wheels)

You will receive the safe combination once purchase is complete.

This Diebold Safe is located in an historic building in Louisville , KY , the building was a former home of a branch of The Louisville Free Public Library.

Diebold was founded in 1859, moved to Canton, Ohio in 1871 and changed their name to Diebold Safe & Lock in 1876. According to the Supervisor of Product Sales & Support Operations at Diebold Incorporated the safe was probably manufactured before the 1930’s because there is some wood on the interior. And because of the name on the safe the production date for this safe is somewhere between 1876 & the 1920’s.

It is a double door safe, so the original intent of the safe was to protect the contents from fire.

Diebold hired artists in the factory to paint any scene on the safe that the customer wanted – there was no standard design, all custom. Safes were (3) basic colors: Black, Gun Metal Gray or Olive Green (lacquer). The casters were a deterrent to burglars since the safe would only roll in one direction. This safe is no longer capable of withstanding a fire.

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Diebold Safe measures: Length 40.35" x Width 30" x Height 57"(with wheels)

You will receive the safe combination once purchase is complete.

Payment is due within 7 business days of purchase.

Local Pickup Only. Buyer is responsible for arranging pickup and responsible for any cost associated with getting the safe from the second floor. A crane will more than likely be necessary as the safe is on the 2nd Floor of a building. I will provide as much assistance as possible, but buyer is responsible for any cost.