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Very unusual and OLD antique (dated 1849) English "Milner's Portable Fire Resist" box, perhaps used on a train. Large enough …
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Very unusual and OLD antique (dated 1849) English "Milner's Portable Fire Resist" box, perhaps used on a train. Large enough to use as a coffee table or have a metal stand made to raise it up to use as an accent table. Lined with clay (for fire resistance) and interior is then lined with more metal, painted a turquoise blue. All paint and plaques are original.
Small rectangular brass embossed plaque with lion and unicorn reads "Milner's Portable Fire Resist Depositories L'Pool | Dieu Et Mon Droi | By Royal Letters Patent Sealed 1840 for G. Britian".
Large circular brass embossed plaque with lion and unicorn reads "Milner's 212 Patent Fire Resisting | Improved for the Government Registry 1849".
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- Dimensions
- 28.5ʺW × 22.5ʺD × 22ʺH
- Styles
- English Traditional
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Iron
- Paint
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brick Red
- Condition Notes
- See photos for flaws in surfaced due to 170 years of use! Heavy but can be moved by two people. See photos for flaws in surfaced due to 170 years of use! Heavy but can be moved by two people. less
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