A Victorian black metal strong box with lock and key

This antique cash/deed safe box is a classic piece for any collector. A good large size at 46cm.

Strong and weighty, this locking box is perfect for storing your valuables. With its classic design and gilt detailing against the glossy black, it is both a great piece of dressing and a useable antique. If you’re an Andrew, it’s unmissable!

By the very best makers, this box bears the Chubb’s* Patent (founded 1818) and the address of 128 Queen Victoria Street London dating it to around 1877 or thereabouts so firmly Victorian.

The lock works beautifully and the key is present- an absolute rarity.

Internal lift out compartments. Attractive top handle.

Not to be missed!

Dimensions:

All approximate

Length 46cm

Depth 27cm

Height 17cm

*The Chubb lock company was founded in 1818 by brothers, Charles and Jeremiah Chubb, at their premises on Temple Street, Wolverhampton. This was enabled by Jeremiah’s invention of the ‘Detector’ lock, winning him 100 Guineas in a government competition to create an un-pickable lock that could only be opened by its own key.

In 1823, the Chubb company was awarded a special license to supply King George lV and the royal household. They later became the sole supplier of locks to the General Post Office and a supplier to Her Majesty’s Prison Service.

In 1827, Chubb opened its first London premises at 57 St Paul’s Churchyard. They remained at this location until 1877 before moving to 128 Queen Victoria Street, London. Over this time, led by John Chubb (Charles’ son) and later by his own three sons, they had also moved and expanded several times around Wolverhampton and London. The Chubb Lock company still remains in business today.

(Taken from antique box.org)

Condition: Where there are specific points to note we will detail these as far as possible but please be aware that all our items have wear commensurate with age and are as seen in the photographs. If you require any specific information please do not hesitate to get in contact.