Antique French Petit Jean Stand Up Safe On Oak Base

An Original Petit Jean Safe. This Safe is in original condition, with an oak cabinet surrounding the steel safe, with one adjustable shelf, also retaining the original brass dials and cherub face key covers & key. The makers mark is stamped on the brass plate to the from of the safe. C1870

Petitjean antique safes, often marked “Petitjean Paris – Breveté” (Patented), are high-quality, 19th to early 20th-century French security containers known for their intricate engineering and, often, their decorative, “cabinet-style” appearance. These safes are frequently associated with the Napoleon III era (1850s–1870s)

“Breveté” (Patented): The term “Breveté” signifies that the safe incorporated a patented, specific locking mechanism or design feature intended to enhance security against thieves and, in some cases, fire.

Mechanism: These safes often feature complex, multi-bolt locking mechanisms, sometimes with hidden locks requiring large, decorative keys.

This safe is in full working condition, with the original key. Would make a great conversational piece.

Dimensions: H: 110cm W: 60cm D: 37cm