S.C Herring & Co. Fireproof Safe Plaque May 18th 1852 New York, Ny

Description

This is a 100% original safe plaque that I took off the safe myself. I removed it off the safe cause the safe couldn't be moved at the time and I thought it was neat.
Up for sale is an Original antique Bronze S. C. Herring & Co Fireproof Safe plaque or plate.
This plate was originally attached to the front of an old iron fire proof safe.
It was made by Silas C. Herring & Co. and includes the date of patent "Issue" being
"May 18, 1852".
The plate/plague also has the following on it
"
251 Broadway Co.  R  Murray St. New York"
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This company won a bronze medal in 1867 for fire-proof and burglar-proof safes that were made of wrought iron, steel bars, and patented crystallized iron, which was advertised as "the only metal which cannot be drilled by a burglar." Several companies made safes advertised as fire-proof and tests were run on various brands to see which were best.
The plate features a test furnace and with four men nearby.
Two of the men (on the left side) appear to be safe-crackers being apprehended near a safe, while the other two men (on the right side) represent the happy satisfied owners/bankers of another safe with valuables inside is shown as being indestructible and truly SAFE!
It also shows a building on fire with safes inside.
The plate/plaque measures approximately 6 1/2" in length and 4 1/4" in height.
It is held in place by screws that go through the "eyes" of the fish mount on the sides.
This item requires proof of delivery via signature confirmation.
Condition
This Plaque has fabulous details and is in excellent / Original condition for its age.
Please use the eBay Photo Magnifier (the zoom feature) to examine photos of the front and back of the plaque to judge condition and details.