Mosler Bahmann Sales Ledger 1887-1892
Here are some pic's of Mosler Bahmann's sales ledger from 1887-1892. It has all the safes they sold in that time period, their serial numbers, weight, who they were sold to, by what agent, factory combo's, where they went, how much they were sold or traded for (as in trades for horses, houses, land), and the best part are the notes about the transactions. Things like the depot burned down before the safe was delivered so we won't pay for it or that the agent was a G_D D__N Liar. The book is huge so I had to take pictures instead of scans because it just won't fit on a scanner. Really neat. I also have the ledgers for Mosler Safe and Lock co for 1882-1891 but that book is in much worse shape so I hate to lay it flat open for pic's. Well hold on. I'm trying to upload the pic's but having problems. Says the files are too big even with just one pic. I'll try to get it sorted out and add the pic's later.
Sales Ledger-Old Mosler Safe
What an interesting document you have. I am not a collector. I would be interested in you assistance for a safe that is likely recorded in your ledger to trace the history of the unit. My grandfather had an old Mosler safe that is now in my possession. My intentions are to keep it and likely invest some money to spruce up the outside appearance of the safe. The lock/combination are fully functional. The seriel number on the handle is 14550 and there is also a lone "4" immediately above the serial number between the two 5's on the handle.
Additional Markings on the front of safe:
W.O. Hanson. (likely original owner?)
Mosler Bahmann (manufacturer)
Warner Howard and Co,agt's. (distributor?)
Dimensions: D27dx28.75wx38h (ground to top)
The combination dial has the markings Sargent & Greenleaf & Co. Rochester, New York
Is there a way for me to contact you outside the forum to get any additional information you may have in your ledger on this unit.
Also, I am looking for someone to restore the exterior without damaging it--any suggestions?
Thanks for your help.
re: Frederick County VA safe
Just a note the safe reads "Mosler Bahmann & co around a picture in themiddle of the door. Cin is on one side of the pic and Ohio is on the other. Underneath the dial and handle is the workds H.H. Warner, Genl Ag't rochester ny.