Marvin’s Safe - $100 (Stamford)

condition: fair

make / manufacturer: Marvin’s Safe

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Marvin’s Safe Co. Floor safe. Key operated not a combination. Key is missing but it is locked open. Single pigeon hole draw in upper left interior. On four caster wheels. This is roughly 150 years old and a great collector’s item. Very heavy of course. It needs a new home now.

Here are the details I have been able to gather:

Manufacturer: Marvin’s Safe Company, New York City (est. 1838)
Patent date: December 1, 1863 (missing bronze medallion plaque)
Lock type: Flat key lever lock (key-operated, no combination dial)

Dimensions:
• Total height: 29½ inches (including casters)
• Width: 19¼ inches
• Depth: 18½ inches
• Wall thickness: approximately 4 inches
• Caster diameter: 4¾ inches

The safe appears to be a single-door floor safe on four wheel casters. The bronze patent medallion reads "Marvin's Patent Dec. 1st, 1863." I have not yet located a serial number, though I have checked the inner door edge and door face.

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posted: 2026-05-17 20:56

updated: 2026-09-16 04:53

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