Need help with 8 big safes

[stevenkuk]

Thank you Hew! that was very helpful and I appreciate the info on the fire resistant cabinets.

The building is is being completely renovated with escalators being removed so even though we don't specialise in heavy lifting and machinery, we may be able to get them moved at the same time by the workmen! (Its on the second floor as well! )

For the chubb, I do have a photo of the doors





and also the number thats on the stratford. (as you can see it looks like someone just stuck it on hence why im not sure if its the serial number)



If you do come across the stratford brochure that would be very helpful as it would make a big difference to find out if these cabinets and safes weigh closer to 4000kg or 1000kg.

[Huw Eastwood]

Just checked my own notes/drawings and your Chubb (pictured with door open) looks same as the 'Standard ABP', but the one I saw had a chrome backplate under the handle and keyhole escutcheon. Door was 1.75 inch outer protective slab, and the boltcase housing the mechanism and back pan another 4.75 inches, so door was 6.5 inches thick overall.

Some Stratfords can be a pain to ID and date, as mentioned here:
https://www.antique-locks.com/showth...light=Sterling

[Chubby]

I have a Sterling brochure somewhere.

Details from the brochure:



The big size- which is 700mm wide is effectively a ton.Nice safe. The door is the strongest part. I wouldn't necessarily believe that a dymo label on the outside is the serial number of the safe. Of course it could be.

[Brian Morland]

Chubby, do please forward me the brochure and I will be pleased to insert it.