Safe
Chubb
Category
Historic Services / Security & fire
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, brass and paint
Measurements
620 x 465 mm; 461 mm (Length)
Place of origin
St Paul's Churchyard
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24995
Summary
Free-standing safe with green painted door having a brass knob handle. Keyhole is covered with a gold coloured metal plate incorporating a coat of arms and is marked; CHUBB'S / 57 ST. PAUL'S CHURCHYARD / LONDON MAKER'S TO HER MAJESTY. Makers decorated trade plate also attached reads; CHUBB'S / 57 ST. PAUL'S CHURCHYARD / LONDON / PATENT SAFE.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Chubb, manufacturer