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    Default George Damon Double Door Safe Opening

    Here is an opening of a double door Damon that took place recently. I hope you enjoy the photos. Every Damon is a work of art, and as you can see, this one is no exception.
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    Default Damon lock retrofit

    Why on Earth anyone thought this was a good idea is lost on me. I fully understand that it may have been necessary, but what a crime...This was retrofitted long before I came to know this safe.
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    Are both locks retrofitted like that also the one beneath the one on top?

    That really looks out of place what a shame the poor antique lock

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    Default Retrofit

    Yes, both locks were reworked the same way...I'm guessing this was done long before the understanding of the value of these locks. Unfortunately this serves as a reminder to all who work on such things...preserve and do no harm to antiques. We are all just caretakers for these works of art, help preserve them for future generations to enjoy and marvel at.
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    Can you tell us where this safe is?

    You mentioned it was "opened" recently; was there a malfunction?

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    Default Damon opening

    Hi Wylk,
    The safe had not been opened in approximately thirty years, and the combinations had been lost/forgotten. The the opening took place about two weeks ago. For the privacy and safety of the customer, all I'll say is that the safe is located on the East Coast of the United States.
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    Default RE: Damon Opening

    Quote Originally Posted by Yankee View Post
    Hi Wylk,
    The safe had not been opened in approximately thirty years, and the combinations had been lost/forgotten. The the opening took place about two weeks ago. For the privacy and safety of the customer, all I'll say is that the safe is located on the East Coast of the United States.
    Hi, I was wondering if you could give me some advice on a Damon safe I have. It is about 3'x3'x3', has two dials, has been closed for anywere from 20-100 years, and I do not know the combination. It is in what used to be the office of an old mill building in New England. If I hire a locksmith to open it, I am worried he will damage the safe. Is there a way to open it myself?

    I would attempt to crack the combination myself (by listening for clicks, etc.), but I'm not sure how a two dial safe differs from a single dial. Are there two sets of 3 numbers (6 total), or would it require one number on each dial (two total)? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

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    Default Advice on a Damon Safe

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on a Damon safe I have. It is about 3'x3'x3', has two dials, has been closed for anywere from 20-100 years, and I do not know the combination. It is in what used to be the office of an old mill building in New England. If I hire a locksmith to open it, I am worried he will damage the safe. Is there a way to open it myself?

    I would attempt to crack the combination myself (by listening for clicks, etc.), but I'm not sure how a two dial safe differs from a single dial. Are there two sets of 3 numbers (6 total), or would it require one number on each dial (two total)? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

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    Hello rpd and welcome,

    I am sorry but we do not give advise on manipulation here, at least not on safes. When giving advise on manipulation, as example for a padlock, a picture of the padlock + your name on a piece of paper and the current date has to be supplied. All on the same picture of course.

    However we do not give advise on how to manipulate safe locks as all. You may try it in a different forum.
    We can of course point you in the right direction of a trustworthy and skilled specialist!

    Adrian

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yankee View Post
    Why on Earth anyone thought this was a good idea is lost on me. I fully understand that it may have been necessary, but what a crime...This was retrofitted long before I came to know this safe.
    I can see why as a collector you are upset by the retrofit but as a safe engineer myself I would also point out that it is a well done job and probably kept the safe in service rather than just being thrown on the scrap heap, and lost forever. They could of course have done a bit better job on the outside of the door but I am guessing the object of the original exercise was to keep the Safe in service.
    Last edited by Ian D. Lewis; 29-11-13 at 07:43 PM.

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