Diebold Safe & Lock Co., Canton, Ohio - 2 movements

     A

     B

     C

     D

   E

A and B. Model ? A is plain case version; B with damascened case. Diebold used E. Howard movements until the 1930's when that company ceased production. These were generally decorated with the characteristic zig-zag damascene seen on the movements' front plate. file 33, file 39

C. Same as A & B but in a plain silver case of later date. Note the movements are post Howard, from Switzerland. The door has a metal plate in place of the glass indicating that this may have been used in a cash vault where coins were used. Large coin bags were prone to smash the glass in conventionally designed doors.

D. c. 1920's. This lock has an art deco design. The lock case must have come from a custom installation due to its' unusual rounded upper corners. The door has the original etched and bevel-edged glass. Click here for a similar deco design in a three movement version or a floral designed case.

E. A modern, post 1960's, version using movements from Switzerland. file 74