Antique Brass Strong Box with Alarm and Yale Lock, by Safety Chest Co. and the Odd Fellow's Home

and the Odd Fellow's Home

If you're in the Boston area

this crouching black panther sits on top of a base that features a planter in the front for all your plant friends

Please note that there is significant chipping and paint loss in the chalkware

but the candles inside are freshly made

Antique Brass Strong Box with Alarm and Yale Lock, by Safety Chest Co. and the Odd Fellow's HomeHere is a very cool antique strong box originally manufactured by Safety Chest Co. out of New York , New York and patented in 1912. This safe features an alarm mechanism to ward off would be intruders. When I hooked a 9V battery up to this alarm, it worked, but seems to be stuck in a ringing state. No guarantees are made for the usability of the alarm mechanism. The brass box is in good condition with normal patina and wear. No key is included. The