“Big Jim” Colosimo (1878–1920) Was Already a Gangster Legend During

“Big Jim” Colosimo (1878–1920) Was Already a Gangster Legend During

COLOSIMO “Big Jim” Colosimo (1878–1920) was already a Inspired by these unique examples of American gangster legend during his lifetime in Chicago’s locksmith artisanship from the days of the underworld. At the turn of the twentieth century, Prohibition, Döttling has constructed – on a scale the mobster boss paved the way for other of 1:13 – the world’s smallest safe: Colosimo. underground notables such as Al Capone. To protect their customers’ assets from criminals such as him, US banks of the time installed massive vaults with huge round doors and highly complex lock mechanisms. The steel doors with radial bolts made unauthorized access to these high-security vaults practically impossible. Döttling Luxury Safes GmbH Margret-Fusbahn-Straße 5 Tel. +49 7031 437456-0 71063 Sindelfingen Fax +49 7031 437456-1 Germany [email protected] Doettling.com The highly decorative tabletop safe offers not only the external delight of simple lines, glossy finished steel surfaces, and a solid presence. When the door of the Colosimo is opened – only after entering a 3-digit personal code, of course – the sight is particularly striking. This is when the smoothly functioning, intricate locking mechanism is revealed, an aesthetic gem, as masterfully crafted as the inner workings of a fine clock. The Mies, Limited Edition Doettling.com Colosimo is the result of three years of development, which we at Döttling like to call “haute safeology.” It can be equipped alternatively with a Döttling precision watch winder or with a cedar wood humidor insert and integrated air humidifier. This makes it the proud custodian of the most precious items of its new owner, who will repeatedly be tempted to celebrate the mechanical spectacle of opening the door. Doettling.com Colosimo is the world’s smallest fully functional high- security safe. The following special features make it one of a kind: - Hand-crafted from the best German steel (stainless) 220 mm (8.66") - Special armored protection (as in our regular safes) - Mineral glass to protect the safe mechanism - 3-digit combination lock mounted on the outside of the door 220 mm (8.66") - 16 radial, specially hardened locking bolts - 32 gold-plated precision gearwheels - Decorative pearlage on the inner door - High-gloss lacquered black base - Mounting set for table or furniture tops (optional) Interior fittings: 175 mm (6.89") 194 mm (7.64") - Integrated Döttling watch winder (mains or battery-operated) - Humidor with integrated air humidifier Doettling.com With its centrally positioned clock The doors swing open and provide and toggle switches, the Colosimo a view of two precision rotors, which Double Wing orients itself on its elegantly wind three watches each. famous automotive archetype: the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, better known The Colosimo Double Wing thus as the Gullwing. spans a bridge between tradition and innovation. And much the same as the Gullwing, it also sets new standards in terms of technology: after entering the three-digit personal code, the highly complex locking system opens. Doettling.com.

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