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and could protect valuables. The
boxes offered varying degrees of
protection from fire. Most such
lockboxes were marked to note
their protection level, but Kassis’
was not.
People often upgraded and got
better lockboxes and would pass
old lockboxes down to family
members, which is how Kassis
got it.
“The fire safe box was given
to me by my father-in-law when
they were moving a few years
ago. It was originally owned by
his father, my wife’s grandfather.
They had had a rummage sale
and actually sold a few other
older lock boxes, as well. They
had one left over as well as
another newer fire safe that they
also gave me in the process of
moving. They’ve been in my
basement ever since,” Kassis said.
Philips estimated Kassis could
get between $25 and $45 for the
lockbox. The value would be
higher if the lockbox had any
logos or designs.
Also, the lock does not
currently work. Dan suggested
that a lock shop should be able to
assist with fixing it.
Kassis said he’s going to look
into getting the combination for
the lockbox from a locksmith.
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