Herring-Hall-Marvin is a Trademark by Herring-Hall-Marvin Safe Company, this trademark has a nationality of New York in the United States. Serial Number: 71016995. We have a safe built by Herring Hall and Marvin Safe Co. The model is 1722 and the serial number is 72370. Currently the safe is open but we don't. To list your antique safe for sale gather together the required information and email it to: theantiquesafecollector@yahoo. Serial Numbers: 1-2-28241. Herring hall, drill holes. Antique Safes /Herring Hall Marvin Safe information. 4 times left to the first number. Find great deals on eBay for herring hall marvin safe antique. New listing antique Herring Hall Marvin safe with 4 number. Furniture Safe Herring Hall Marvin. Herring- Hall-Marvin Safe. Inside the old W.F. Office is a Hall's Safe & Lock Co. I have done some research on these and found that if the Hall's has an apostrophe before the S then the safe must date prior to 1893 because of a legal case about that time. Laramie was founded with the trans continental railroad ca 1868 so I know that the safe isn't older than that. Antique safe Robert Schmidt Herring Hall Marvin Safe Co, St. Louis Yale combo lock all gold leafed circa 1860's est. Value $2000.00-$2500.00 Request more information Contact: Baker's Antiques and Auctions.
One of the most interesting places I’ve lived with my family is a late 19thcentury farmhouse in Ann Arbor. The house is huge, maybe 4000 sq. ft, and welived in an apartment occupying the entire first floor. The most notable,permanent fixture in the apartment is this massive safe:
Our landlord mentioned that it was so big and heavy, the safe was wheeled inwhile the house was still under construction and the building was completedaround it. The safe was locked, and she didn’t have the combination.
While we lived there, we occasionally joked about ways to crack the safe. Thetwo leading ideas were:
- Use an Arduino and a few stepper motors to iterate over every possiblecombination automatically, and just let it run while we lived there.
- Host the equivalent of a rent party and have guests pitch in to hire someoneto drill into the safe.
The mechanics of the automatic safe cracker eluded me, being more softwareand “light duty” hardware inclined, and some online research led me to believethat drilling would be very destructive and might not work. We let the ideas go,and just lived with the massive block of metal in our peripheral vision. Thecats stared at it while in the litter box.
Giving Up
Two weeks from the end of our lease, I found myself sitting in front of thesafe, feeling terrible about leaving such a challenge behind.
I read up on the basic safecrackingand learned there are more intelligent, statistical methods to find thecombination than brute force. This seemed like it might be a good activity whennot packing moving boxes.
The only marking on the safe were the company that manufactured or distributedit - Hall’s Safe & Lock Company. I found a post in an antiquesforum describingthe possible types of locks and how they might be unlocked. I hadn’t eventhought of how it might be challenging to figure out the unlocking process evenif I had the code.
Sticky Notes
Again, I felt like giving up, but I thought of how this might related tocracking a computer password in the 21st century. The most efficient way isoften social engineering, especially if you can find the password on a stickynote near the computer in question. Whomever last opened this safe surely wrotethe combination down somewhere. Suddenly, this caught my eye, in the doorjam ofan adjacent utility closet:
Why is there a small piece of masking tape in the door jam? I looked closer andnoticed it had very faint markings. I carefully removed it from the wall and wasable to read it under the right lighting conditions, mostly.
Transcribed:
There’s still a lot of mystery. What does p with bar over it mean? Isthe last number 60 or 69? How do I actually use these numbers with the safe’scontrols to open it?
Spinning the Dial
I was able to solve the last question thanks to the digitized Duke UniversityArchive and this originalinstruction sheet for a Hall’ssafe.
By seeing the description of how to unlock the safe with some sample numbers, Icould decode the notation on the masking tape:
The p with a bar over it turned out to be from the Latin “post”, meaning after.The last person to unlock the safe may have been a doctor, because I found thisis a common abbreviation in medicine (or maybe a physicist, as a leared p-baralso stands for antiprotons).
The final procedure to unlock the safe was:
- Spin 3 times left to 67.
- Spin 2 times right to 79.
- Spin 1 time left to 115.
- Turn directly to 60 without spinning around.
It took only a few attempts once I found this formula, and finally the handleturned:
Riches
Immediately, I realized that trying to drill into the door would have beenfutile due to the depth:
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Even worse, a brute force physical approach would have wrecked the decoration onthe interior door:
The suspense was high. The whole point of cracking a safe is to get what’sinside:
Alas, it was empty except for a 20-year old thermostat and an old German stamp:
The stamp is from approximately 1922, German Deutsches Reich 100000 Mark PostageStamp. It’s available for a few dollars online, so while this exercise didn’tend in financial riches, I’m really glad to say I didn’t leave the house withthe safe un-cracked.
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Dispute between bidders: If any dispute arises between two or more bidders, the auctioneer may decide the same or may immediately put the lot(s) up for sale again and re-sell to the highest bidder. The auctioneer reserves the right to accept or to not accept any bid at the sole discretion of the auctioneer. The decision of the auctioneer as to the winning bidder is final and absolute. The auctioneer and/or his representatives reserve the right to remove any person who impedes the preview and/or the auction. Estimated condition, grade, count, measure or weight: Items are sold by lot or group; condition, counts, grades, weights, measurements, karats are stated as non-binding approximations. It is the responsibility of the bidder to confirm condition, and all counts, grades, weights, measurements, karats prior to bidding and to bid accordingly.
Reserve: The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any and all bids. On lots with a reserve the auctioneer has the right to bid on the part of the seller.
Condition of items sold: The auctioneer shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness of, or defect of any lot and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance will be made or sale set aside on account of any incorrectness, error in cataloging, or any imperfection not noted. No deduction will be allowed on damaged articles. It is the responsibility of the bidder to examine the item(s) during the preview and to adjust their bids accordingly. ALL SALES ARE 'AS IS', 'WHERE IS' & ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
Time of Payment: All bills must be paid in full on the day of the auction sale. Online bidders please note: unpaid merchandise will be held for 1 business day only and then resold at bidder's expense and entire unpaid said balance will still be owed and due along with any breach of contract, collection and attorney fees.
Manner of payment: All bills must be paid by approved method (cash, or approved credit card) to Baker's Antiques and Auctions within 1 business day of said auction. Online Bidders Please Note: We do not use Paypal so please don't ask. We process all orders directly through our gallery you must call the gallery to arrange payment. We accept all major credit cards. Personal and/or business checks require the advanced approval of the auctioneer and may require additional security or time to clear before the lot(s) are provided. The full purchase price on all lots sold to the buyer must be paid within the fixed time, before the removal of any of the items.
ONLINE, PHONE AND INHOUSE BIDDER'S TAKE NOTICE: Registering to bid is a legal and binding contract to buy persons registering to bid without the means or intent to pay for their auction purchase will be subject to a $500 breach of contract fee for damages and disruption of our auction along with any collection agency or attorney fees.
Absentee Bidders: Absentee bidders will be required to complete an absentee bidder form and provide a 25% deposit in the form of cash or approved credit card. All absentee bids must be submitted no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of the auction. In the event that the winning bid is the same amount on two or more absentee bidder forms, the earliest date/time bid will be offered the item. The auctioneer reserves the right to proceed to another bidder if the winning bidder defaults, or at the auctioneer's discretion. The auctioneer's determination of the winning absentee bidder is final. Compliance with terms of the sale: In default of payment of bills in full within the time herein specified, the auctioneer in addition to all other remedies allowed by law may retain all monies received as deposits or otherwise, as liquidated damages. Lots not paid for and removed within the time specified herein may be resold at public or private sale without further notice, and deficiency, together with all expenses and charges of re-sale will be charged to the defaulting purchaser. STORAGE: Any merchandise left over 1 day will incur a $10.00 per day storage fee and any merchandise left past 10 days will be resold or discarded at owner's expense and entire bill and late fees will still be considered owed and due. No merchandise will be removed or delivered without presentation of a fully paid invoice. Auctioneer will not be responsible for goods placed in storage.
Additional terms and conditions: Any additional terms and conditions of sale, added by the auctioneer will be announced prior to the auction.
Removal of merchandise: Removal, packaging, shipping and insurance will be at the sole expense, liability and risk of the purchaser. Assistance in packaging and shipping may be offered as a courtesy only. Baker's Antiques and Auctions and its employees take no responsibility whatsoever once merchandise is sold. Merchandise lost, stolen or damaged in shipping is at the sole responsibility of the purchaser, said purchaser personally guarantees full payment for all purchased merchandise by either cash or credit card per the auction terms and conditions and is bound herein and agrees to waive any legal rights to a credit card chargeback from this all sales final auction sale.
Non-delivery responsibility: The auctioneer is not liable in any event for non-delivery or for any other matter or thing, to any purchaser of any lot.
Claims: No claims will be allowed after the goods are removed from the premises.
Shipping: courtesy Packing, shipping, handling & insurance fees are all nonrefundable Any and all return shipping, handling and insurance charges are the sole responsibility of the buyer., please allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery. $10 minimum for packing, shipping and insurance.
Personal and property risk: Persons attending during exhibition, sale or removal of goods assume all risks of damage of or loss to person and personal property and specifically release the auctioneer from liability therefore. Neither the auctioneer nor his principal shall be liable by reason of any defect in or condition of the premises on which the sale is held.
Records: The record of sale kept by the auctioneer and bookkeeper will be taken as final in the event of any dispute.
Exceptions: The auctioneer reserves the right to cancel the auction due to inclement weather or any other reason as determined by the auctioneer.
AGAIN, PLEASE NOTE: All auction bills must be paid in full on auction night or there will be a $10.00 per day late fee added to all invoice balances for clerking and storage. PLEASE BE SURE THE CREDIT CARD YOU REGISTER WITH IS SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO PAY YOUR TOTAL INVOICE BALANCE,.
And does not authorize any credit card charge backs. All sales are as is and final for this estate liquidation auction. All bidders and others attending this auction agree that they have read and fully understand these terms and conditions and agree to be bound thereby. All accepted bids are considered a binding contract to buy. All bidders understand that they are responsible for any and all collection agency and attorney's fees, minimum $100.00 settled through the Matera Law Firm, resulting in any attempts to collect any and all unpaid balances and personally guarantee full payment by either cash or credit card per the auction terms and conditions and agree to waive any legal rights to a credit card charge back from this all sales final auction sale. Auction registrants further understands and agrees to have all legal disputes resulting from the auction resolved in a NY state court in the township of Islip Suffolk County NY and are responsible to cover all court costs and attorney fees.
A 20% buyer's premium and NYS sales tax, where applicable, will be added to all winning bids
ONLINE BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE: This auction may be carried timed as well as live on multiple online sites, also, we have live bidding through our gallery in the form of live, phone, left and fax bidding, therefore, the auctioneer will have the final say as to who is the highest and winning bidder despite any automatic emails or notification by the online sight you placed your bids through. The auction house will notify you directly by way of email or telephone to acknowledge if you were a winning bidder and to arrange payment. The decision of the auctioneer is final and absolute. Please note this auction house processes all invoices on the day of the auction so please contact the auction gallery if you were a winning bidder immediately following the sale to arrange payment and shipping.
PLEASE NOTE: All auction bills must be paid in full on auction night or there will be a $10.00 per day late storage and insurance fee added to all unpaid invoice balances. PLEASE BE SURE THE CREDIT CARD YOU REGISTER WITH IS SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO PAY YOUR TOTAL INVOICE BALANCE $25.00 fee for all declined credit cards or bad checks. Shipping for all winning online bidders will begin within approximately 2 business days and a paid invoice will be attached to your package in the form of a packing slip, thank you. ALL SALES ARE 'AS IS', 'WHERE IS' & ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
Identification: All bidders are required to have a Bidder Number provided by the auctioneer. Prospective bidders must provide complete contact information including: Providing an approved (official) photo ID (state issued driver's license preferred), including name and complete address. Full contact information; including phone number(s), & email address(s) and/or approved credit card. Persons not known to the auctioneer may also be required to provide a deposit (cash and/or approved credit card).
Addition to or withdrawal from sale: The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw from sale any item listed and/or to sell items not listed; and reserves the right to group one or more lots into one or more selling lots or to subdivide lots into two or more selling lots. The auctioneer reserves the right to sell all of the lots in bulk.
Dispute between bidders: If any dispute arises between two or more bidders, the auctioneer may decide the same or may immediately put the lot(s) up for sale again and re-sell to the highest bidder. The auctioneer reserves the right to accept or to not accept any bid at the sole discretion of the auctioneer. The decision of the auctioneer as to the winning bidder is final and absolute. The auctioneer and/or his representatives reserve the right to remove any person who impedes the preview and/or the auction. Estimated condition, grade, count, measure or weight: Items are sold by lot or group; condition, counts, grades, weights, measurements, karats are stated as non-binding approximations. It is the responsibility of the bidder to confirm condition, and all counts, grades, weights, measurements, karats prior to bidding and to bid accordingly.
Reserve: The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any and all bids. On lots with a reserve the auctioneer has the right to bid on the part of the seller.
Condition of items sold: The auctioneer shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness of, or defect of any lot and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance will be made or sale set aside on account of any incorrectness, error in cataloging, or any imperfection not noted. No deduction will be allowed on damaged articles. It is the responsibility of the bidder to examine the item(s) during the preview and to adjust their bids accordingly. ALL SALES ARE 'AS IS', 'WHERE IS' & ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
Time of Payment: All bills must be paid in full on the day of the auction sale. Online bidders please note: unpaid merchandise will be held for 1 business day only and then resold at bidder's expense and entire unpaid said balance will still be owed and due along with any breach of contract, collection and attorney fees.
Manner of payment: All bills must be paid by approved method (cash, or approved credit card) to Baker's Antiques and Auctions within 1 business day of said auction. Online Bidders Please Note: We do not use Paypal so please don't ask. We process all orders directly through our gallery you must call the gallery to arrange payment. We accept all major credit cards. Personal and/or business checks require the advanced approval of the auctioneer and may require additional security or time to clear before the lot(s) are provided. The full purchase price on all lots sold to the buyer must be paid within the fixed time, before the removal of any of the items.
ONLINE, PHONE AND INHOUSE BIDDER'S TAKE NOTICE: Registering to bid is a legal and binding contract to buy persons registering to bid without the means or intent to pay for their auction purchase will be subject to a $500 breach of contract fee for damages and disruption of our auction along with any collection agency or attorney fees.
Absentee Bidders: Absentee bidders will be required to complete an absentee bidder form and provide a 25% deposit in the form of cash or approved credit card. All absentee bids must be submitted no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of the auction. In the event that the winning bid is the same amount on two or more absentee bidder forms, the earliest date/time bid will be offered the item. The auctioneer reserves the right to proceed to another bidder if the winning bidder defaults, or at the auctioneer's discretion. The auctioneer's determination of the winning absentee bidder is final. Compliance with terms of the sale: In default of payment of bills in full within the time herein specified, the auctioneer in addition to all other remedies allowed by law may retain all monies received as deposits or otherwise, as liquidated damages. Lots not paid for and removed within the time specified herein may be resold at public or private sale without further notice, and deficiency, together with all expenses and charges of re-sale will be charged to the defaulting purchaser. STORAGE: Any merchandise left over 1 day will incur a $10.00 per day storage fee and any merchandise left past 10 days will be resold or discarded at owner's expense and entire bill and late fees will still be considered owed and due. No merchandise will be removed or delivered without presentation of a fully paid invoice. Auctioneer will not be responsible for goods placed in storage.
Additional terms and conditions: Any additional terms and conditions of sale, added by the auctioneer will be announced prior to the auction.
Removal of merchandise: Removal, packaging, shipping and insurance will be at the sole expense, liability and risk of the purchaser. Assistance in packaging and shipping may be offered as a courtesy only. Baker's Antiques and Auctions and its employees take no responsibility whatsoever once merchandise is sold. Merchandise lost, stolen or damaged in shipping is at the sole responsibility of the purchaser, said purchaser personally guarantees full payment for all purchased merchandise by either cash or credit card per the auction terms and conditions and is bound herein and agrees to waive any legal rights to a credit card chargeback from this all sales final auction sale.
Non-delivery responsibility: The auctioneer is not liable in any event for non-delivery or for any other matter or thing, to any purchaser of any lot.
Claims: No claims will be allowed after the goods are removed from the premises.
Shipping: courtesy Packing, shipping, handling & insurance fees are all nonrefundable Any and all return shipping, handling and insurance charges are the sole responsibility of the buyer., please allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery. $10 minimum for packing, shipping and insurance.
Personal and property risk: Persons attending during exhibition, sale or removal of goods assume all risks of damage of or loss to person and personal property and specifically release the auctioneer from liability therefore. Neither the auctioneer nor his principal shall be liable by reason of any defect in or condition of the premises on which the sale is held.
Records: The record of sale kept by the auctioneer and bookkeeper will be taken as final in the event of any dispute.
Exceptions: The auctioneer reserves the right to cancel the auction due to inclement weather or any other reason as determined by the auctioneer.
AGAIN, PLEASE NOTE: All auction bills must be paid in full on auction night or there will be a $10.00 per day late fee added to all invoice balances for clerking and storage. PLEASE BE SURE THE CREDIT CARD YOU REGISTER WITH IS SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO PAY YOUR TOTAL INVOICE BALANCE,.
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We do not automatically charge your credit card! You will be responsible for contacting the auction facility and provide credit card information for payment. Payments can be made in cash or credit card on scheduled day of pick up. If items are not picked up or prior arrangements made by end of item pick up your items will be considered forfeited.