Antique Safes/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Safe cabinet co. safe | 4/15/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have a safe; It's about 5 1/2 feet tall with double doors and crown mold along top & bottom of ... A: Dale, The Safe Cabinet company was in business from 1905 to about 1926. They basically made office ... | ||
| Cary Safe | 4/15/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have a Cary Safe that was made in Buffalo N.Y. The model # is 76857. I would like to know the age ... A: Barbara, The Cary Safe Company was in business from around 1878 to the late 1920's (around 1929). ... | ||
| safe | 4/15/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: recently aquired a safe from art metal company in jamestown ny. made by underwriters laboratories. ... A: Richard, Your safe was made by the "Art Metal Construction Co.", not underwriters labratories, ... | ||
| Antique Safe | 4/14/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: We have this safe it looks like an antique not for sure, on the door it reads F Morell & Son AG ... A: Olivia, The manufacture of the safe is the Detroit Safe Co., The original owner was probably F ... | ||
| Hibbard-Rodman-Ely Cannonball Safe | 4/14/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: In the early 80's I found a Hibbard-Rodman-Ely Cannonball save that later became known as the ... A: Bruce, We never rate safes with out seeing the safe. In order to rate or evaluate your safe I am ... | ||
| Bank Vault | 4/14/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I bought a building that was a branck of a national bank. It has a huge bank vault with maybe a ... A: Basil, follow up - I have recently been contacted by someone who is interested in your vault. If ... | ||
| bank vault | 4/13/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I bought a building that was formally a bank. The walk in vault door was dry-walled open because ... A: Julie, Well, this is one of those Yes/no answers. First, Yes the vault door has resale value. ... | ||
| replacement safe key | 4/12/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have a slight dilemna. I have a Fichet-bauche carena 370 safe and have lost one of the original ... A: Kay, Here is the service web address for Fichet-Bauche: ... | ||
| SAMUEL WITHERS SAFE | 4/12/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: THE PAPER LABEL ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR ON MY SAMUEL WITHERS SAFE IS TATTY,AND VERY WORN AS THE ... A: Barry, Well you live in the right area to look for these labels. The Withers Safes were made in ... | ||
| Family safe | 4/11/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: Any chance you can tell me anythign about this safe? it has been in our family for many years and i ... A: Mike, This is an interesting looking safe, I do have some manufactures in mind but I'm going to ... | ||
| Antique Safe | 4/11/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have an old safe that states the patent was issued in the year 1860 on the inside of the door. I ... A: Ted, Without knowing what you have, or seeing it I have nothing to go on. In order to rate or ... | ||
| Diebold | 4/11/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: Can you tell me anything about this safe? Is it worth $250? The safe is locked. Combo unknown. I ... A: Jason, Feel free to send me pictures of your safe to: andy@securitysafeusa.com Once I see what ... | ||
| circa early 1900 vault door | 4/10/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: Mr Andreason....could you please tell me the function of the wheel & long bolt pictured here. I know ... A: Jim, Yes, this is a light weight, crane hinge, pressure bar door. It looks like a Hall's Safe & ... | ||
| Meilink Steel Safe | 4/10/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: Can you help me please? I have an old Meilink steel safe & I'm wondering what its worth. I can't ... A: Mrs Z, Based on your description, your safe would have been built during the 1930's to 1950's. The ... | ||
| circa early 1900 vault door | 4/10/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: Mr Andreason....could you please tell me the function of the wheel & long bolt pictured here. I know ... A: Jim, Sorry, but your picture doesn't really show me anything, except I suppose the edge of the door ... | ||
| hall's safe and lock company | 4/9/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have recently acquried a hall's safe. It is unlocked and in fair condition. I have read many ... A: Michael, Depending on whether you will do the work yourself or not, the price can go from ... | ||
| Approx Value Old Safe | 4/9/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I am trying to value an old safe that was my Grandfathers for estate purposes. He was a pharmacist ... A: Cara, The safe is actually a "Victor Safe & Lock Co.," safe. The "California Special, Factory ... | ||
| Antique Fichet Safe in need of repair | 4/9/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I acquired my grandfathers personal floor safe when he passed away a few years ago. I had it ... A: James, You have a unique safe, parts are not going to be easy to get so you definitly want to be ... | ||
| safe combination | 4/6/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: We have an old floor safe that is an army green color. How do you interpret this combination: left ... A: Theresa, The dialing sequence for your combination would be as follows - 4 times left to the ... | ||
| remington safe | 4/6/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: i bought a remington rand,standard m.e.type sn150525 safe from an auction how can i get a ... A: Jeff, The first three turns 4xR, 3xL, 2xR are aligning the wheels inside of the lock, the last turn ... | ||
| samuel withers safe,what colour should it be | 4/4/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: ive just been given a samuel withers safe .its about 18" wide 17" deep and 24" tall.it has a key ... A: Mr. B Kennedy Of the Withes safes that I have seen, There were two distinict styles, either the ... | ||
| Safe identification | 4/3/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have an old safe with a Sargent & Greenleaf combo lock on it, patent dates starting 1860-1871. ... A: Danny, The pictures will be more help than you can imagine. Your description could be any of a ... | ||
| Used J. Baum Safe | 4/2/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have an old J.Baum Safe and want to sell it. Can you give me a rought idea what it may be worth? A: Bill, We never rate safes with out seeing the safe. In order to rate or evaluate your safe I am ... | ||
| lost combination | 3/31/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: i have a meilink safe,cat#wgv. other nos. appearing on id plate are 4y811636 and f2-nd. ido not have ... A: Paul, The only thing that knowing the type of lock would help would be in verifying the combination ... | ||
| Worth of Old Safe | 3/30/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: Good Afternoon: I work for a large automobile dealership and we have an old Mosler safe that we are ... A: Kathy, The Safe Manufactures National Assoc. (SMNA) quit testing & labeling safes in the early 60's ... | ||
| lost combination | 3/30/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: i have a meilink safe,cat#wgv. other nos. appearing on id plate are 4y811636 and f2-nd. ido not have ... A: Paul, The label you are looking at is the Safe Manufactures National Association label. This has ... | ||
| Philips & Son safe key | 3/30/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I need to find an additional key for the Phillips & Son safe lock "Improved Inviolable Lock". Where ... A: Terry, I would recommend: Bradleys (Blyth) Ltd One, King Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 1LY ... | ||
| Fichet Bauche safe spain | 3/30/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have a large Fichet Bauche safe together with the key. I don not have the combination. The safe ... A: Roger, You may want to contact Fichet directly. They may have a service company in your area. ... | ||
| trying to i.d a safes maker | 3/29/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have an old safe and located a number on the inside after removing the safe door panel the numbers ... A: Michael, Because there are no records of the numbers that you have indicated, and even if there ... | ||
| remington safe | 3/29/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: i bought a remington rand,standard m.e.type sn150525 safe from an auction how can i get a ... A: Jeff, you neglected to tell me if the safe is open or locked closed. So, I'll assume that the door ... | ||
| fichet-bauche T-15 model 1100 | 3/28/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I just bought this safe. Is there a certain order you have to go through to open this? I have a ... A: David, In answer to your question - yes and no! A combination does not have a first half and ... | ||
| composition of lining | 3/26/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have a T Withers of West Brom safe at least 30 years old probably much older. It was recently ... A: Megan, First a little history. You have a safe from one of two companies. The first, owned by ... | ||
| Old Remington Rand Safe | 3/25/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: we have an old, working Remington Rand corporate safe, it is approximately 60 wide x 24 deep x 72" ... A: Buz, Generally these safes were made during the 30's to the 50's. Because of the materials and ... | ||
| Identifying safe manufacture | 3/25/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have acquired a large cast iron safe that has been in the family business since aprox. 1932. I ... A: Marie, In order to rate or evaluate your safe I am going to need pictures of the safe. Evaluation ... | ||
| ANTIQUE DAY GATE LOCK W/BELL | 3/25/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have an old bank vault day gate.It has a keyed lock that has been damaged. I would like to get ... A: Jimmy, The best I can tell you is to send me the lock, (or at least pictures of it). I can look at ... | ||
| antique face plates/locks | 3/25/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: are there any collectors of antique face plates from old safes . the description is as follows and ... A: Jennifer, Check out the following web page: http://www.antique-locks.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=296 ... | ||
| Safe Appraisal | 3/24/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: we have come into possession of an antique cast iron safe, with no name, as far as we can see. We ... A: Roberta, What a cute little safe. But I'll need more pics to figure out what it is. In order to ... | ||
| Safe handles | 3/24/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have a large Diebold Safe,5.5'high,3.5'wide & 30" deep.It has plastic covers on the handles that ... A: Steven, The handles you are looking for have been discontinued for quite a few years. I do have a ... | ||
| Antique Safe?? | 3/23/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: My name is Colin. I am involved with the cleanup project in the "world renowned" Friedlander ... A: Colin, The Cary Safe Co, was in business from the 1880's to around 1920(ish). They have obviously ... | ||
| Patent Ratner London Safe | 3/23/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have an old Patent Ratner Safe. The safe is Blue in colour and about 3 ft tall and 1 1/2 to 2 feet ... A: Louise, Ratner Safe is still in business - here is a brief history of their company: Ratner Safe ... | ||
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Terry V Andreasen (Andy)
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Expertise
Safe and Vault related Questions; Antique Safe Repair and Restoration; With over 40 years in the Safe & Vault industry, if I can't answer your question I know where to get the answer. Current Project: Restoration of two Tilton & McFarland Safes from the 1860's. Will answer Safe & Vault related questions concerning age, value, restoration, moving, opening & repairing, parts, operation and history. Note: It is not my intention to teach you to open safes or to provide information which may aid in the unlawful opening of a safe. I will not give out drill points or information which I deem inappropriate.
Experience
40 years in the Safe & Vault Industry. Service Manager for one of the largest Safe & Vault companies on the West Coast. Graduate of Lockmasters Safe Lock Servicing, Safe lock Manipulation and Safe Deposit Lock Courses. Graduate of Locksmith Institute.
Certified Instructor for the California Locksmith Association teaching Basic and Advanced Lock Servicing, Basic Safe opening and Repairing.
Factory Trained by AMSEC, LORD Safes, LeFebure, Mosler, KabaMas, LaGard and Sargent & Greenleaf
Organizations
Safecrackers International and the
National Antique Safe Association
Education/Credentials
Graduate of Locksmith Institute 1972
Graduate Lockmasters Safe Lock Servicing 1974
Graduate Lockmasters Safe Lock Manipulation 1975
Graduate Lockmasters Safe Deposit Lock Servicing 1985
Instructor Certified - California Locksmith Association - 1985
Factory trained by AMSEC, MAJOR, STAR, Johnson-Pacific, Kaba-MAS, Allied-Gary, ISM, Lord, Brown Safe, EXL, Mosler, Diebold.
Awards and Honors
2009, 2010 & 2011 Listed in AllExperts top 50 Experts. All Experts Categories - Safes & Security Containers, Locksmithing, Antique Safes.
Retired US Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer (CW3), with 32 years of total service. With numerous awards from Vietnam, Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
US Navy - 1971-1981
US Army Reserve 1984-2006
US Army Retired Reserve 2006-present
Past/Present Clients
US Secret Service, FBI, BATF, Local Law enforcment agencies, Diebold, Hamilton Pacific, Red Hawk Int., Chubb International, Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, Mechanics Bank, El Dorado Savings Bank, many Credit unions and smaller banks. McDonalds, Togos, BurgerKing, TacoBell, Carls Jr. FoodMaxx, SaveMart, Lucky's, Albertson's, Raley's, Safeway, NobHill, Bell Markets, PW Markets. Great America, Century Theatres, Cinemark Theatres, UA Cinemas, and many homeowners and small businesses.
Provide warranty service for lock and safe manufactures.
Service area is Northern California - Fresno to Oregon, including western Nevada
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