Offered is a late 19th to early 20th-century antique cast iron safe-style still coin bank titled "Jewel Safe", produced by the renowned J. & E. Stevens Company of Cromwell, Connecticut (circa 1897–1907).

This heavily ornamented Victorian safe features rich high-relief relief castings on all six surfaces:

• Front Door: Embossed with high-relief script reading "Jewel SAFE" adorned with floral sprays and a keyhole.

• Side Panels: Deeply cast vignettes featuring Victorian figures.

• Back Panel: Intricate floral, foliate, and bird motifs.

• Top Panel: Scrollwork surround with an integrated bail handle and top coin slot.

• Base Panel: Features a perforated ventilation layout embossed with "PAT APLD FOR" along the top edge and catalog mold mark "1847" along the bottom edge.

The bank retains a well-preserved original gold/gilt washed finish exhibiting honest edge wear, softening, and oxidation typical of 120+ year old antique cast iron. It comes complete with a working key on a vintage ball chain, operating the internal locking mechanism smoothly. Internal structural tension is secured by a long central square-nut vertical threaded tie-rod.

Origin & Age

• Manufacturer: J. & E. Stevens Company (Cromwell, Connecticut, USA)

• Era / Circa: Late Victorian / Turn-of-the-Century (c. 1897–1907)

• Origin: United States

Material & Dimensions

• Material: Heavy Cast Iron (Gilt/Gold Lacquer Finish)

• Height: Approx. 6.5″ to top of handle

• Width: Approx. 3.75″

• Depth: Approx. 3.25″

• Weight: 2 lbs 3.1 oz

Condition

Very Good Antique Condition. The iron casting remains structurally sound with no cracks, chips, repairs, or welded breaks noticed. The original gold finish shows age-appropriate thinning, edge rubs, and light surface oxidation (patina). The door hinges cleanly, and the lock mechanism turns smoothly with the included key. The central assembly rod and square securing nut are intact and original.

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