Bidspirit auction | Late 19th c. Bank Safe


Late 19th c. Bank Safe Triple Vault Timer Locks - Possibly Diebold Lock and Safe Company or E. Howard and Company, United States. Late 19th century triple vault time clocks housed within a lock box case. With intricate acid-etched art deco motifs throughout the interior and exterior including foliate patterns along the retaining plate as well as linear, geometric patterns along the sides. The timepieces with a key. Etched along the retaining plate ”Pat. May 22, 1894.” Clocks have not been tested. Height: 2 in x width: 5 1/2 in x depth: 4 1/2 in. Condition: There are no visible breaks, bends, or losses. Some patination throughout. Wear to the case consistent with age and use. Time locks not inspected out of the case. Not tested for functionality.