Two piece iron church safe

Made:
circa 1810 in London

Georgian two-piece cast iron church safe from the early 19th century designed to resemble a late 18th century cupboard. Made for St Andrew's Undershaft Church, City of London. Maker unknown, place of manufacture probably London dating from the early 19th century. Complete with keys for all locks.

Details

Category:
Locks & Fastenings
Object Number:
2016-82
Materials:
cast iron and paint
Measurements:
overall: 2060 mm x 950 mm x 580 mm, 500 kg
type:
safe
credit:
The Parochial Church Council of St Helen Bishopsgate

Parts

One part of a two piece iron church safe (lower)

One part of a two piece iron church safe (lower)

One part of a Georgian two-piece cast iron church safe from the early 19th century designed to resemble a late 18th century cupboard. Made for St Andrew's Undershaft Church, City of London. Maker unknown, place of manufacture probably London dating from the early 19th century.

Measurements:
overall: 883 mm x 956 mm x 595 mm,
Materials:
cast iron and paint
Object Number:
2016-82 Pt1
type:
safe
One part of a two piece iron church safe (upper)

One part of a two piece iron church safe (upper)

One part of a Georgian two-piece cast iron church safe from the early 19th century designed to resemble a late 18th century cupboard. Made for St Andrew's Undershaft Church, City of London. Maker unknown, place of manufacture probably London dating from the early 19th century.

Measurements:
overall: 2060 mm x 950 mm x 580 mm, 500 kg
Materials:
cast iron and paint
Object Number:
2016-82 Pt2
type:
safe

Key for a safe

Key for a lock on the Georgian two-piece cast iron church safe from the early 19th century designed to resemble a late 18th century cupboard. Made for St Andrew's Undershaft Church, City of London. Maker unknown, place of manufacture probably London dating from the early 19th century.

Measurements:
overall: 2060 mm x 950 mm x 580 mm, 500 kg
Materials:
cast iron and paint
Object Number:
2016-82 Pt3
type:
key - hardware
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Key for a safe

Key for a lock on the Georgian two-piece cast iron church safe from the early 19th century designed to resemble a late 18th century cupboard. Made for St Andrew's Undershaft Church, City of London. Maker unknown, place of manufacture probably London dating from the early 19th century.

Measurements:
overall: 2060 mm x 950 mm x 580 mm, 500 kg
Materials:
cast iron and paint
Object Number:
2016-82 Pt4
type:
key - hardware
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Key for a safe

Key for a lock on the Georgian two-piece cast iron church safe from the early 19th century designed to resemble a late 18th century cupboard. Made for St Andrew's Undershaft Church, City of London. Maker unknown, place of manufacture probably London dating from the early 19th century.

Measurements:
overall: 2060 mm x 950 mm x 580 mm, 500 kg
Materials:
cast iron and paint
Object Number:
2016-82 Pt5
type:
key - hardware
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London
Key for a safe

Key for a safe

Key for a lock on the Georgian two-piece cast iron church safe from the early 19th century designed to resemble a late 18th century cupboard. Made for St Andrew's Undershaft Church, City of London. Maker unknown, place of manufacture probably London dating from the early 19th century.

Measurements:
overall: 2060 mm x 950 mm x 580 mm, 500 kg
Materials:
cast iron and paint
Object Number:
2016-82 Pt6
type:
key - hardware

Key for a safe

Key for a lock on the Georgian two-piece cast iron church safe from the early 19th century designed to resemble a late 18th century cupboard. Made for St Andrew's Undershaft Church, City of London. Maker unknown, place of manufacture probably London dating from the early 19th century.

Measurements:
overall: 2060 mm x 950 mm x 580 mm, 500 kg
Materials:
cast iron and paint
Object Number:
2016-82 Pt7
type:
key - hardware
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London
Key for a safe

Key for a safe

Key for a lock on the Georgian two-piece cast iron church safe from the early 19th century designed to resemble a late 18th century cupboard. Made for St Andrew's Undershaft Church, City of London. Maker unknown, place of manufacture probably London dating from the early 19th century.

Measurements:
overall: 2060 mm x 950 mm x 580 mm, 500 kg
Materials:
iron/steel
Object Number:
2016-82 Pt8
type:
key - hardware
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London