Reliance Safes Sign

$57.50

Very early, heavy embossed cast iron advertising sign from the John Tann Safe Co., w/ nicely embossed painted detailing. Note: The Tann family of London was the world’s first safe maker and the Co.’s Reliance safe lock was patented in 1843 w/ the anchor becoming the Co.’s trademark after that date).

Sold at: Wm Morford Antiques

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Product Description
Reliance Safes Sign: Very early, heavy embossed cast iron advertising sign from the John Tann Safe Co., w/ nicely embossed painted detailing. Note: The Tann family of London was the world’s first safe maker and the Co.’s Reliance safe lock was patented in 1843 w/ the anchor becoming the Co.’s trademark after that date). High quality piece is clean and very attractive in appearance, w/ some light wear to its attractive, early paint surface (C. 7.5+).

Size: 9 x 7-5/8
Date of Sale: 5/16/15

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