Chubb Serial Number Dates

[Brian Morland MLA(Hon)]

Here is a list of the numbers requested:

1182694 - 18 Oct 1889,
207195 - 20 Sep 1849,
436239 - 14 Mar 1864,
646620 - 26 Feb 1872,
145234 - 31 Oct 1844,
1861041 - 8 Jun 1932,
6353 - 19 Jul 1827.

The indistinct numbers have been omitted; also it would be interesting to hear members comments regarding 6353.

I have taken these numbers from a digital copy of the serial number records as the Heritage Room is closed at the moment whilst its greatly expanded; additionaly the Archives are also being moved into the Heritage Room together with a guest workstation facilitating members wanting to do their own research from original archive material. More info on this as referbishment and expansion work progresses.

[Daniel John]

Hello Brian

Thank you very much for providing dates for these locks. It will, of course, be great to obtain the other information (i.e., description of lock, locksmith who made it..) once you all have completed your alterations and have access to the registers.

There were a couple of numbers overlooked. Would you be able to provide the dates for these also?

1445497 - rim lock

371789 - cash box lock

332576 - large brass padlock

639213 - brass cupboard lock

1668542 - Post Office lock

I had a feeling the small rim lock, No: 6353, was something special. Are there many Chubb locks of that age around?

Kind Regards

Dan

[Daniel John]

Hello

May I please have the manufacture dates for the following Chubb locks from my personal collection? The serial numbers are listed below, and photos of each lock are included with this post.

Thank you.

129474 - very large brass padlock (85mm wide, 130mm tall)

332576 - large brass padlock (78mm wide, 110mm tall)

519327 - medium brass padlock (72mm wide, 110mm tall)

634047 - huge close shackle brass padlock. (102mm wide, 150mm tall, 37mm thick).

692548 - 6 inch rim deadlock. 6 levers. This lock, and the sister lock to it, are off the vault grill gate of a London Lloyds bank.

692549 - 6 inch rim deadlock. 6 levers. This lock, and the sister lock to it, are off the vault grill gate of a London Lloyds bank.

1241965 - medium brass padlock (66mm wide, 100mm tall)

1270952 - Detent safe lock

1270953 - Detent safe lock

1272757 - Solid brass detent safe lock (102mm x 33mm x 102mm)

[Paul Prescott]

Here is a list of the numbers requested:

6353 - 19 Jul 1827.

The indistinct numbers have been omitted; also it would be interesting to hear members comments regarding 6353.
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I've discussed this lock with the owner, it's interesting as the number plate is also stamped makers to HRH Prince Albert, however Albert did not become Price Consort until 1840 ,, ?

[Philip Shambrook]

Good day all

Picked these up from ebay, only 1 key which operates them all 7 lever, one retains the key when open.
Any insights would be appreciated.

[Philip Shambrook]

These 3 i picked up in a junk shop, no keys, so i’m looking for suitable blanks.
2 are 5 lever 1 a 6.

[Paul Prescott]

Good day all

Picked these up from ebay, only 1 key which operates them all 7 lever, one retains the key when open.
Any insights would be appreciated.

I have a lock from the same system. Quite sure these are ex museum show case locks and were made by Chubb to match existing Hobbs keys as the design is a Hobbs one not Chubb.

[Paul Prescott]

These 3 i picked up in a junk shop, no keys, so i’m looking for suitable blanks.
2 are 5 lever 1 a 6.

No modern blanks available. Have to fabricate blanks to do it right, the pins are tapered ..

[Daniel John]

Hello

May I please have the Chubb Lock Register information for the following four Chubb Locks?


Chubb Rim Lock - No: 1891

Chubb Padlock - No: 129474

Chubb Padlock - No: 519327

Chubb Padlock - No: 1169015



I have taken photos, on clear white backgrounds, and provide lock details as below.

Many Thanks.

Daniel



Chubb Rim Lock No 1891

Length: 180mm
Width: 29mm
Height: 127mm
Weight: 2340 grams.


Chubb Padlock No 129474

Length: 90mm
Width: 23mm
Height (top of shackle to bottom of body): 130mm
Weight: 785 grams.


Chubb Padlock No 519327

Length:72mm
Width: 23mm
Height (top of shackle to bottom of body): 107mmWeight: 560 grams.

Chubb Padlock 1169015

Length:72mm
Width: 24.5mm
Height (top of shackle to bottom of body): 107mm
Weight: 675 grams.

[Paul Prescott]

As previously stated the full registers are at the London Guildhall.

The interpretation of available numbers would suggest :

1891 - from the number early october 1822. However the lock is the 1824 patent, I would want to see the original lock register book on this one.

129474 - 1843

519327 - Late in 1865

1169015 - mid 1887