Rare early Beaumont cash box / strongbox with its original ornate key. This distinctive key design is characteristic of Beaumont’s early production period and is considered an important indicator of an early example, before later models were fitted with simpler key designs. The interior retains an exceptionally attractive dark crimson-red finish, noticeably darker and richer than the more common red interiors found on later examples. Please note that the colour appears lighter in the photographs; in reality, the interior is considerably darker, displaying a deep and intense dark-red tone that is even more impressive in person. A highly decorative and collectible piece of early 20th-century security equipment, combining authentic industrial character, original components and strong display appeal. The item will be professionally packed and shipped with care