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  1. 11-05-16, 09:28 PM #1
    georgelily
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    Default acquired this Hobbs and co safe today would appreciate info

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    hi all, I acquired this from the local natwest which has recently closed down and wonder if anyone could tell me anything about it as i know very little about it but think it was for deeds it has a serial number; 43592.
    it has two sets of keys with it
    thank you george
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  2. 11-05-16, 09:42 PM #2
    georgelily
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  3. 11-05-16, 11:44 PM #3
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    I have heard those referred to as a "Convertibles cupboard". They were used to store items of no intrinsic value but which needed to be kept under dual control such as cypher books etc.

    A very unusual item. Nice find.
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