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    Hi all, this is a plaque I am having trouble finding anything about! I can’t find anything on LIPS being in London other than Chubb buying the Company. I’ve now polished it and it’s a beauty, but for some reason I can’t get it to load. Hopefully one of you guys can tell me something?
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    Always liked those LIPS plates Warren, it's probably the logo which makes them that bit different.
    Outside of Holland I know from memory they had factories in Brussels and Milan, but more than likely had some form of office presence in London. I have the Vince Eras book from the 1950s somewhere which might tell a bit more.

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    That would be good if you could Huw. I know what you mean about them being a bit different, I have a stainless steel one of the round versions and had a brass one too that I (shouldn’t have) sold. They’re really artistically done and don’t Bragg about what they can do, reputation is enough! I sort of categorised them as a non British company until I came across this one, now they’re in with the rest.

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    Finally managed to upload in all its glory !before and after! Vice versa!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Warren63 View Post
    Finally managed to upload in all its glory !before and after! Vice versa!
    I just thought I would give this a nudge again in case anyone missed it. I would love some information relating to it’s age or something to do with the LIPS London office or showroom! Thanks.

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    Default LIPS London sales office Kingsway House, Kingsway WC

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    Quote Originally Posted by Huw Eastwood View Post
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    Your a star Huw 😀 if only I could make out what it says 😂 ha ha !

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    Quote Originally Posted by Warren63 View Post
    Your a star Huw 😀 if only I could make out what it says 😂 ha ha !
    It say's:
    LIPS Dordrecht
    Factory for safes,
    Vaults,
    Safe deposits and
    Safety locks

    With own warehouses in....
    All the named city's

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    Why can't I upload any picture??

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gerard Moonen View Post
    Why can't I upload any picture??
    It might be too big Gerard? Worth a try resizing to smaller resolution

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