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  1. #1
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    Default Missing Chubb safe plate?

    Hi, I think I have a Chubb safe (says Chubb patent lock over the key hole) but it's missing it's plate. I've taken a photo of where the plate goes and you can just about make out an outline. I've drawn a rough outline in the other pic. Anyone know what does actually go there?
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    It's been messed with a bit -check whether the lock says Chubb on it.

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    Default Missing Plate

    Not a Chubb safe.

    I believe the safe to be a Phillips & Son. Its key escutcheon may say inviolable or, if a Chubb lock, it will state Chubb Patent Lock

    Missing plate shows the oval shield with lions and harp. Holding it up will be the Lion rampant (On 2 legs) with Unicorn.

    I may have the odd one laying around.

    Regards
    Russell

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    I worked on a Phillips & Son safe a few years ago. On the escutcheon it said Patent Climax Detector and the lock was a Chubb detector. No mention of Chubb anywhere n the outside of the safe.
    Last edited by Ian D. Lewis; 12-06-15 at 11:40 AM.

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