The Cary Safe company was in company from 1 so the safe is from that age. All the lock and mechanical parts have actually recently been serviced and are in wonderful operating condition. The patina on this piece is great and actually shows it's character. The lettering checks out "W.G. Hamby" on the top and "San Fransico Gal." on the bottom. I tried doing some research on this person, but developed absolutely nothing. Perhaps you can have much better luck! This would be a wonderful ornamental piece and a high quality working safe. It measures 26 inches tall, 16 inches broad, and 191/2 inches deep. $700 OBO. Please call 5O9554466O with any concerns, thanks.