Vintage Industrial Steel Cash or Document Box

This item is a vintage industrial-style metal storage box, likely intended for securing cash, documents, or personal valuables. The box is constructed from heavy-gauge folded sheet steel, featuring a dark olive green or charcoal painted finish that shows significant age-related wear. It is rectangular in shape with a flat lid. On the top, there is a prominent wrought iron or cast steel swing handle with a turned, decorative grip section, mounted on two sturdy pivot points. The condition is consistent with an early-to-mid 20th-century utilitarian object, exhibiting an aged patina, surface oxidation (rust) on the handle, and scuffing, paint loss, and general grime across the metallic surfaces. A small hole is visible on the side flange, suggesting a point for a locking mechanism or rivet. The box appears to be hand-assembled or early machine-stamped with simple, durable hinges. A white calling card is tucked under the handle, reading 'Major General and Mrs. Wainwright' in small black print, which may suggest a provenance related to a military officer, though the box itself is a standard industrial design. The craftsmanship is robust and functional rather than decorative.