Anybody know of this one?

[safeman]

There was a company called Safes Ltd. of Barton Street, West Bromwich, which, in 1968 was part of the S. Withers company when it was acquired by the Stratford Safe Co. Withers also had the names of J.Cartwright, Thos.Perry, E.Hipkins, Phillips and Birmingham Safe Company the last of the 40 or so makers in the Midlands.

I seem to remember that Stratford produced a very cheap version of the Standfast with a 1/4" door plate for the Middle East market which was plainly badged in chrome 'SAFES LTD'.

[safeman]

Warren, I resisted the temptation to mention this yesterday but since no one else has commented - here goes.
Your Lingham plate could be an interesting conversation piece as the words Linghan and Lingam refer to the male organ of generation.

I can't imagine that when Safes Ltd decided on this name that they were being cocky, but more likely they wanted to associate the strength of their safe with Lignum Vitae, the strongest of hardwoods.

[Huw Eastwood]

Your Lingham plate could be an interesting conversation piece as the words Linghan and Lingam refer to the male organ of generation.

I can't imagine that when Safes Ltd decided on this name that they were being cocky

nice one safeman, I had a good chuckle at that!

[Warren63]

Warren, I resisted the temptation to mention this yesterday but since no one else has commented - here goes.
Your Lingham plate could be an interesting conversation piece as the words Linghan and Lingam refer to the male organ of generation.

I can't imagine that when Safes Ltd decided on this name that they were being cocky, but more likely they wanted to associate the strength of their safe with Lignum Vitae, the strongest of hardwoods.

I dunno about that Safeman ! Sounds like a load of old balls to me ! (Boom boom)

[Warren63]

Hi all, I’ve just acquired another version of this plaque. It’s the same as the one I posted a picture of attached to the red safe last week. It’s of far better quality than the original one that I started this post with. It hasn’t been cleaned and retains all its original patina IMHO. Thanks men.

[Tom Gordon]

Hi all, I’ve just acquired another version of this plaque. It’s the same as the one I posted a picture of attached to the red safe last week. It’s of far better quality than the original one that I started this post with. It hasn’t been cleaned and retains all its original patina IMHO. Thanks men.

It's not the same - it is a much more unusual one.

[Warren63]

It's not the same - it is a much more unusual one.

It’s not a brilliant picture but seems pretty much the same to me tom 😋 ! or do you have a better picture you could enlighten me with? I bow down to your knowledge every time mate.