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01-02-20, 05:30 PM #13
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Originally Posted by Huw Eastwood

I’ve got a miniature of the original tann diamond somewhere, blue body with grey door and working bolt work

Originally Posted by Faris23

wow really? do you have any photos ?

Yes, really. Photos unlikely given how long ago and would be old 35mm film if I did take any.

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Hi, i removed the lock and unfortunately nothing on manufacturers or country origin.

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28-04-24, 06:05 PM

Sorry I missed it. Don't come to this site much. DH

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I had seen this video years ago. Someone pointed this out. Sure looks a lot like this design. DH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIUmvMHMwD8

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This shows a good example of the Imperial. DH https://www.antique-locks.com/showthread.php/3557-combination-safe-lock?highlight=Marvin+Imperial

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