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23-10-18, 03:51 AM

bacade replied to a thread Unusual Large Chubb Hasp Style Lock in Patent & Propriety Locks

Many thanks Huw for the prompt reply. I was surprised to find a Chubb padbar battleship hasp ( no integral locking mechanism) currently on ebay (see...

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23-10-18, 12:39 AM

WinterG started a thread Seth Gould in Safes, Strongrooms & Vaults.

Hello, I am attaching a Lina for a video on a very talented blacksmith. https://vimeo.com/jbeecher/forgedandfiled

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23-10-18, 12:39 AM

WinterG started a thread Seth Gould in Safes, Strongrooms & Vaults.

Hello, I am attaching a Lina for a video on a very talented blacksmith.

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22-10-18, 11:30 PM

WBP561 replied to a thread Newbie and new safe in Safes, Strongrooms & Vaults.

Maybe this will help identify above. Locking mechanism inside door...

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22-10-18, 09:48 PM

Gary Stephenson replied to a thread Hobbs locking escutcheon in Safe Plates, Badges & Escutcheons

With the size of the keyhole, possibly a grille gate to make it dual control.

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22-10-18, 09:35 PM

Tom Gordon started a thread Hobbs locking escutcheon in Safe Plates, Badges & Escutcheons

It just says Hobbs & Co London. What do you think it was off?

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22-10-18, 05:11 PM

WBP561 started a thread Newbie and new safe in Safes, Strongrooms & Vaults.

Hello, Thanks in advance for any info you can give me on my newly acquired safe. I saw it and purchased for my own use. I would like to...

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22-10-18, 11:39 AM

Huw Eastwood replied to a thread Unusual Large Chubb Hasp Style Lock in Patent & Propriety Locks

Very nice, don't know the reference but it looks to be an early forerunner of their Hercules horizontal padbar. They made many changes as it evolved...

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22-10-18, 03:20 AM

bacade started a thread Unusual Large Chubb Hasp Style Lock in Patent & Propriety Locks

Looking for some insights about the typical uses and manufacture date of this heavy duty Chubb hasp style lock. It is 8-1/2 inches long. The...

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21-10-18, 02:03 PM

Raker started a thread Moore & Calvi Safe in Safes, Strongrooms & Vaults.

Hi all, I have an old safe and tried to do a little research on it, but didn't get too far. I'm fairly certain it's an old Victor safe. Looks like...

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21-10-18, 11:19 AM

Gary Stephenson replied to a thread Hello from South Wales, UK in New Members Introduction-Board Help & advice-Suggestions.

Hiya Ucof, nice to see you on here.

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21-10-18, 05:00 AM

bacade replied to a thread Dating Chubb Padlock in Patent & Propriety Locks

Thanks for the prompt reply! The padlock Measures almost 4-1/2" x 3". The mark in the upper left hand corner looks like a square with nicks in it....

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21-10-18, 04:47 AM

Brian Morland replied to a thread Dating Chubb Padlock in Patent & Propriety Locks

Your lock, serial number 1401260 was completed on the 4th April 1899. Two questions: can you advise the exact size and also zoom in on the...

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21-10-18, 04:10 AM

bacade started a thread Dating Chubb Padlock in Patent & Propriety Locks

I recently purchased via eBay this fine example of a Chubb padlock with serial # 1401260 - marked with makers to “her” majesty. Could this be old...

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20-10-18, 11:43 PM

ucof started a thread Hello from South Wales, UK in New Members Introduction-Board Help & advice-Suggestions.

Hi all, Im based in Bridgend, South Wales. - I'd love to meet up one day with you Huw if you are free, you must have an aladins cave of interesting...

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19-10-18, 10:43 AM

Steve48 replied to a thread F Whitfield "The City Safe" in Safes, Strongrooms & Vaults.

Well Tom I guess its no secret you have one, how about starting a thread about yours, would love to see some photos and some information on the bomb...

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19-10-18, 10:34 AM

Steve48 replied to a thread Lever Handles- they don't make 'em like they used to! in Miscellaneous Question & Answer Forum

I have to agree completely with Tom, the DIY stores and particularly the one Tom mentioned have done a fabulous job of fooling most of the public...

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18-10-18, 09:36 PM

Tom Gordon replied to a thread F Whitfield "The City Safe" in Safes, Strongrooms & Vaults.

The Chatwood bomb was for Northern Dairies. Chubb did theirs for Allied Dairies.

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18-10-18, 09:15 PM

Steve48 replied to a thread F Whitfield "The City Safe" in Safes, Strongrooms & Vaults.

Steve, Fantastic job on the Whitfield, superb inside and out. Love the boltwork and the studs/nuts. Not sure about you never doing another...

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18-10-18, 08:56 PM

Tom Gordon replied to a thread Lever Handles- they don't make 'em like they used to! in Miscellaneous Question & Answer Forum

I disagree! 30 years ago Indian levers were the most popular but they have now been largely edged out of the market by better European handles. The...

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18-10-18, 07:45 PM

Huw Eastwood replied to a thread chubb display board in Patent & Propriety Locks

Cheers Gary,, I'll have a look they'll be old 35mm film pics if I have got any.

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18-10-18, 07:28 PM

Huw Eastwood replied to a thread F Whitfield "The City Safe" in Safes, Strongrooms & Vaults.

Steve, Fantastic job on the Whitfield, superb inside and out. Love the boltwork and the studs/nuts. Not sure about you never doing another...

79 replies | 6679 view(s)

18-10-18, 05:30 PM

Huw Eastwood replied to a thread Samuel Withers Climax Detector key in Keys

The generic climax detectors don't have any makers name and were usually marked 'patent climax detector' on the key and just 'climax detector' on the...

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18-10-18, 02:34 PM

Warren63 replied to a thread Samuel Withers Climax Detector key in Keys

So when you see all these Climax Detector locks on many safes they aren’t actually made by Cotterill unless they say Edwin Cotterills Climax Detector...

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18-10-18, 11:53 AM

Huw Eastwood started a thread Lever Handles- they don't make 'em like they used to! in Miscellaneous Question & Answer Forum

Having decorated our house from top to bottom, everyone decided it was time for a change with the door furniture. The old cast brass georgian...

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18-10-18, 11:13 AM

Huw Eastwood replied to a thread Help...penny lock in Miscellaneous Question & Answer Forum

Hello jimcope, can you be more specific in what you know or want to know about it. Are you asking if it's intact or has parts missing or do you...

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18-10-18, 09:28 AM

Huw Eastwood replied to a thread Samuel Withers Climax Detector key in Keys

Well I think that too depends if they used a genuine Cotterill Climax or not. The many generic Climax Detectors had the matching letter stamps-...

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18-10-18, 06:19 AM

Warren63 replied to a thread Samuel Withers Climax Detector key in Keys

Huw, do you think the W on the key is relevant to its date? Cotterills were dated but they had their date lettering on the centre of the bow where...

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17-10-18, 09:41 PM

Huw Eastwood replied to a thread Samuel Withers Climax Detector key in Keys

Well done warren, it's worth a shot here as it's definitely an interesting oddball for a Sam Withers safe. Of the hundreds, probably thousands of...

5 replies | 156 view(s)

17-10-18, 09:14 PM

Huw Eastwood replied to a thread C Starkey & Son Rim Lock found in Brisbane, Australia in Patent & Propriety Locks

Hello Ricky, it's not much but here's a bit more courtesy of the Gazeteer of lock and key makers. Might be worth a look on Grace's guide, finding...

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