18th Century Italian Wrought Iron Hobnail Safe Strong Box Cabinet

Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship. This exceptional antique studded safe, with its typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, is probably from the Piedmont region and has a great metal color having been completely cleaned and polished while keeping the great patina of time. Highlighted by the two side columns and completed by the solid cast iron and gilt brass decors both geometric and more classical curved shapes. The amazing lock and opening mechanism works with 3 beautiful keys, one with a magnificent clubs-shaped hollow shaft, one with a cross shape and one with a circle shaped shaft plus a special hook. This tricky mechanism and combination starts with finding the releases hidden behind some decors to expose the key holes and then a secret sequence with levers and movements to follow with the keys that allows to unlock the safe and open the door. On request, the interior of the safe can be completely customized either with watch winders, as a cigar humidor cabinet or liquor dry bar lined in leather with LED lighting and a custom base to fit your home decor style can be ordered as well. Dimensions and price are intended for the safe only, the base in pictures is not included.