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Lot #552

Lot 551: Rare Triumph Railway Express Marked Safe

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2010

Lot 551: Rare Triumph Railway Express Marked Safe

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2010

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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Rare Triumph Railway Express Marked Safe

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Type: Other
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Catalog Page: 130
Class: Other
Description:

Metal safe measures 18" tall, 18" wide, and 32" long. The inside of the lid has a decal: "THE TRIUMPH SAFE & LOCK CO. / CONNERSVILLE, IND." "NO. 636." is on top of the lid in silver paint and "RAILWAY / EXPRESS / AGENCY 619901" on the front. Comes with the key, stand constructed out of metal pipes, and a "RY.EX.AGY" padlock with short chain. The Triumph Safe and Lock company built safes from 1905 until 1913. During 1913 through 1915, the company was known as the Connersville Fireproof Safe Company. In 1915, the Hoosier foundry took over.

Rating Definition:

Fine. 90% of the finish remains with flaking and some minor handling/storage wear.



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