This shows a good example of the Imperial. DH https://www.antique-locks.com/showthread.php/3557-combination-safe-lock?highlight=Marvin+Imperial
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...
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...
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
just my take,but i found 99.9 % to me is the key,certainly india keys to me are a giveaway thank you
Thanks Chubbbramah for details. another point not visible on my photos : there is a light black "marble" effect in the paint if can help on the period of product. i am going to remove the lock caps...
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
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