Do you have a safe in your house or office? A safe is a sturdy chest used to contain and protect valuables. There could be different kinds and sizes of safes. But the floor safe is one of the most preferred one – especially if it is an antique floor safe. Big houses, mansion houses have a safe, usually in the master’s bedroom. The safe can be wall or floor mounted. A house that has antique decors needs an antique floor safe to add to the collection of antiques in the house.
What is a floor safe?
From the name, you can deduce that this is a kind of safe that has connection to the floor. This is a safe that is mounted on the floor or especially built inside the floor. The former can be bought after the construction of the room or house. However, if the floor safe is built inside the floor, it must be fitted and placed at the specified location while the room is still under construction. The safe is a place to hide and put important belongings such as documents, jewelry and money to protect them against burglary and fire.
An antique safe performs the same function as any ordinary safe. To be called an antique it must have been made hundreds of years before, preserved and used in the present day world. Other differences lie on the design and material used. An antique safe can have intricate designs. As antique objects are handcrafted, they can have uniqueness. The safe that we can purchase – a non-antique kind- is machine manufactured. Antique safes used different materials in comparison to the safes that are available today. Another difference between these two types of safes is the price. Antique safes are more expensive – just like any other antique object. And – their rarity make them difficult to find.
What are the features of an antique iron floor safe?
- As floor safe it is mounted or standing flat on the floor. This type can be transferred from one place to another. Although the transfer is permissible, it is hardly done because most antique floor safes are heavy and bulky. Another type of antique floor safe is built-in the floor. This type has to be level with the flooring of the room and can never be moved.
- The antique floor safe can be made of wood or iron. But the iron type is prevalent in this era, since it is more lasting.
- The antique floor safe is sturdy. It has withstood centuries of existence.
- The antique floor safe may have ornate designs and the craftsmanship can be distinguished from the non-antique type. The antique safe is made by a locksmith, crafted individually and with passion.
- The antique floor safe is very expensive. Its rarity is a great factor to its price. Its age is also a determinant of the cost. The older the antique floor safe is, the higher is its price.
- An antique floor safe is fireproof, water proof and burglar proof. This has been designed as such when crafted and it carries these features until now.
An antique floor safe may be hard to find today. However, great chances of locating one can be from antique shops. Some antique collectors advertise their availability through the internet.