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Lot 1040: Express Agency Strongbox with Two Ball and Chain Sets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Lot 1040: Express Agency Strongbox with Two Ball and Chain Sets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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Express Agency Strongbox with Two Ball and Chain Sets

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Type: Other
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Catalog Page: 188
Class: Other
Description:

Iron Strongbox, weighing in at 60 pounds. Measuring 19 3/4" wide, 12" long and 12" deep, with the front marked in yellow paint "(illeg.) EXP/ FALLS/ AGY/ 378". Inside the lid are a pair of extending bolts, with the "378" number repeated on the Hall Safe and Lock Company lock hardware and a gray paint job on the inside. Contained inside are two ball and chain sets, one with the manacle marked ".895" and "SAGRAVE CAL", Romer & Co. brass lock with secondary chain, total length 40", total weight 28 pounds. The other is 23 pounds, 54" long, with a JNW Climax Co. lock, painted red, and the manacle marked "LEASE/ NO./ 134", "C&L", "1907", "ROAD/ DEP", "BEST", and "STATE/ OF/ UTAH". Keys for all locks included.

Rating Definition:

Good, some light rust is visible, concentrated on the underside of the lid, along with some wear of the paint. Overall, the metal has turned a dark patina, and some cracking is visible at the corners of the box. All locks in good working order.



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