safe identification

hi, come back to Paris from my UK trip a small safe, look very old, original paint without brass builder's plate as i saw on other safes. the lock was blocked, after inspection a small part of a lever was broke inside, just remove it, clean the lock of a lot a sticky green oxydation and now work perfectly. "neit le fuld's" on one side of the key and "aubin" on the other, same names inside the lock. the door a little bit tight to close but work fine for the age, a little bit of rust parts inside.
any informations are welcome.

It should be Nettlefold.

http://www.historywebsite.co.uk/Muse...teer/aubin.htm
http://www.historyoflocks.com/lib005.html

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Originally Posted by Cepasaccus

It should be Nettlefold.

http://www.historywebsite.co.uk/Muse...teer/aubin.htm
http://www.historyoflocks.com/lib005.html

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exact, so old one. is it something rare ? aubin does it just made the lock or this is an "aubin safe" ? i didn't found photos of aubin safe !

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Originally Posted by stephane

exact, so old one. is it something rare ? aubin does it just made the lock or this is an "aubin safe" ? i didn't found photos of aubin safe !

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Stephane,

Yes it's an old one of very weak construction - very thin door plate and only 4 bolts attaching the lock chamber.

Aubin did not make safes but did supply his locks to safe makers, notably a company called C S Griffiths. This is a much poorer quality safe however and the lock appears to be a simple till (drawer) lock. The fact that there is no name plate is significant.

Stephane, could you please show us more photos of the locks?

Guys you are wonderful. thanks for fast reply and precious informations.
attached some additional photos

la suite...

Great! Thanks! Will you try to repair the borken lever?

Btw. could it be a Milner? Or at least a Milner-inspired safe?

No i didn't repair it, because work fine and as old safeman this is a no name safe so just wait and see before cooking it. i am on an other customization work.