{"product_id":"antique-cast-iron-safe-bank-red-paint-open-lattice-scroll-filigree-door-1890s","title":"Antique Cast Iron Safe Bank Red Paint Open Lattice Scroll Filigree Door 1890s","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an authentic late 19th to early 20th-century American cast iron \"Safe\" still coin bank, featuring a striking architectural openwork grid pattern with filigree scrollwork on the front door panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bank is constructed from six individually cast iron plates held together by an internal central threaded rod. The top panel exhibits an intricate embossed floral\/rosette medallion surrounding the top coin slot, flanked by pierced scrollwork. The sides and rear of the safe feature a delicate pierced concentric wheel pattern set inside Victorian scrollwork, allowing light to pass through the entire cabinet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front door is embossed with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eword \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"SAFE\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e across a diagon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eal banner framing a central keyhole, surrounded by relief beads and floral motifs. The bottom plate reveals an open circular cut-out design secured with the original iron pin and rod assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example retains a very desirable proportion of its original, cold-applied red lacquer\/paint finish, showing honest play-wear, surface patina, micro-crazing, and oxidation consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer \/ Attribution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eibuted to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKenton Hardware Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Kenton, Ohio) or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ. \u0026amp; E. Stevens Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Cromwell, Connecticut)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra \/ Circa:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1890–1905 (Victorian Era)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy Cast Iron (Sand-Cast)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original untouched red paint over dark Japanned\/oxidized cast iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3.5\" H x 2.5\" W x 2.25\" D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 331 grams (11.68 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent Antique Condition (Untouched \u0026amp; Original).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructural:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% complete with no cracks, breaks, chips, hairline fractures, or weld repairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original red paint remains present across high-relief areas and recessed grooves with typical micro-flaking, edge wear, and natural oxidation. Patina remains completely untouched and unpolished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Retains its original internal iron tie-rod assembly and door pin mechanism. Key\/lock keyless mechanism is uncleaned and intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece displays all major markers of genuine late-19th-century sand-cast iron manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCasting Seams \u0026amp; Surface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The interior surfaces exhibit the characteristic granular sand-mold texture, while seam lines are tight, hand-filed, and flush—free from the harsh modern grinder marks or thick flash lines present on modern reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint Crazing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The red finish exhibits true organic micro-crazing (\"alligatoring\") and edge wear from handling that cannot be artificially duplicated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware \u0026amp; Fasteners:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The single central steel rod and pin closure feature historical surface oxidation, correct thread scaling, and period-appropriate hand-fitting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The relief lettering \"SAFE\" and floral moldings have sharp, crisp definition with soft, rounded high-points resulting from genuine century-long handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-cbc733b8-7fff-2e38-82a0-e378e0f3a32a\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Penny Bank Book: Collecting Still Banks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Andy Moore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage \/ Plate Reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Documented under the \"Safe \u0026amp; Building Banks\" section (Plate\/Catalog Ref: Safe Banks with Pierced\/Lattice Sides \u0026amp; Embossed Safe Doors, c. 1890s).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping calculated by USPS\/UPS\/FedEx based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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