Quote Originally Posted by Chubby View Post
Is that just a shelf, or has there been a drawer at some time?
It's about the right hight for a drawer, but there wasn't one in it when we opened it.

There were no scuff marks in the old paint, that would have suggested there was one, and no mortice for a lock.
I don't know if drawers would have been standard, when a safe was sold, or an additional cost, offered as an extra.

Nowadays you get a standard package when you buy a safe. But looking at this old one, with every part numbered to ensure proper fit during manufacture, and assembly. You get more of a hand made. Almost bespoke feeling about the object.

A drawer in there would look good. If anyone has seen a little Bates one with a drawer let me know, or better still had one for sale. I will measure opening.
Thanks.