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HoLRSG
History of Locks
Research & Social Group
Meeting at:-
MLA HQ, Rugby, UK, CV21 1TF
All welcome

Gatherings:3rd Sunday of the month.
Next meeting: 19th May from 10am

Itinery:
10:00am -12:30 Archive-Artefact access and research/Networking wiith other members.
12:30 - 1:30: Lunch Break (bring your own sandwiches (tea, coffee & biscuits provided)
1:30 - 4:00 Researching Chubb – from that moment the first lock, patented in 1818 by Jerimiah Chubb, the company as well as the people involved is full of twists and turns, adventure and intrigue, emotion and passion and all set against a backdrop of world events… We start to put together the definitive story starting our first Group project.
There is allways time after a meeting for further socialising & networking.

Join the Group: HERE
More info: curator@emorlands.com

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Sorry I missed it. Don't come to this site much. DH https://www.ctlockandsafe.com/

Available for trade

28-04-24, 12:56 AM

I had seen this video years ago. Someone pointed this out. Sure looks a lot like this design. DH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIUmvMHMwD8

Safe lock ID

28-04-24, 12:53 AM

This shows a good example of the Imperial. DH https://www.antique-locks.com/showthread.php/3557-combination-safe-lock?highlight=Marvin+Imperial

Safe lock ID

28-04-24, 12:41 AM

Hi all, can anyone help with the meanings behind the markings on these little CHUBB padlocks. Obviously they are used officially - possibly mail bags or satchels????? Interesting that they come...

CHUBB padlock information on...

26-04-24, 08:56 AM

This lock is no longer available for trade.

Available for trade

26-04-24, 02:28 AM

Another point Gary is that although the key is marked 'patent' nothing has been found in the British patent abridgements, so maybe its one that was 'applied for' but not granted... The mystery...

Show & Tell Meeting in the...

23-04-24, 05:12 PM

very unusual thing, wonder if the spelling Detecter rather than Detector gives any clues, Chubb always seemed to use Detector on the ones I have seen

Show & Tell Meeting in the...

23-04-24, 04:56 PM

just my take,but i found 99.9 % to me is the key,certainly india keys to me are a giveaway thank you

'P' lock logo

23-04-24, 05:12 AM
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