Quote Originally Posted by Doug MacQueen View Post
In Herring's 1866 catalog there is pictured a similar box, but the handles are a bit different. But you are definitely in the ballpark on the dating. Possibly even a decade or two earlier.
Hi Doug, I was hoping I would hear from you. What do you think about the origin of the lock? Its looks so similar to your Attached Thumbnail, but without a Detector in your earlier prison lock posting, even though mine is a self contained lock and you thumbnail was for a safe door. I firmly believe it is a Herring box. Where can I get copy of 1866 Catalog? I have seen a gillion strongboxes on ebay and other sites and not one has top latch like mine. I have been told the brass key is unique. Also key hole is on front. Been told screws I just need to sit down and pick your brain!.
Many more question. Can't get program and computer and me on same page.
Will wait hopeful for your reply.