Parma Antonio & Figli, Milan

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I found a "new" vault door in an article about Parma Antonio & Figli in Milan, Italy (http://www.parmasicurezza.it/ and http://translate.google.com/translat...t/&prev=search for English). I discovered this via an article in Monocle magazine (http://monocle.com, http://monocle.com/magazine/issues/50/a-silver-lining/) but you either have to buy the article or subscribe to read it. At least the images can be viewed. I assume this is the same Parma we have discussed in the past. The most interesting images deal with a large round door that probably dates to the early 20th century:



Some interesting points:

The door incorporates two thin copper bands, reminiscent of Mosler Donsteel doors. This means one must be careful when tempted to ID a door as Mosler merely via copper bands, though I haven't found a Mosler with this pattern of two thin bands.

The glass panels are laid out in a pattern that looks just like Remington and Sherman doors.

The pressure-bar handwheel has etched lettering in the same style as Mosler.

The hinge-side pressure-bar anchor is rather distinctive, an aid in identifying the maker.

In the second image it looks like there is some sort of doorway in the background but with a mirror.

The outer room is rather dismal-looking, metal plates with rivets.

I'm not sure about where this door is. It's described as "Vault at Cariplo Bank" which might be the building where the Cariplo Foundation now resides.