Victorian Chubb Safe on Waring Stand

A truly remarkable example of a safe on a stand restored to the highest standards.

We bring to you this extremely rare and excellent condition English safe on a stand. The safe is a W.H Chubb & Co antique safe made around C1885 which is sitting proudly on its stunning Waring & Sons safe base of the same period.

Full description of the safe
(Below this is the full description for the stand)

Chubb safes have always been class leading safes and are one of the most respected and well regarded safe manufacturers in the world. The Chubb name still continues to this day and the company still makes highly secure locks and safes.

This bespoke luxury safe has been re-painted inside and out using the base as an inspiration for the fully unique paintwork design and coach-lines. The safe has been fully restored from bare metal, having been stripped and linished to ensure the highest quality refurbishment possible. The safe is triple tone painted in predominately burgundy and black featuring red coach lines and embellishments. The safe has the most stunning painted rosettas and dental moulding paintwork which perfectly mimics its stunning original Waring & Sons safe stand which the safe sits on proudly and beautifully. The safe has painted burgundy panelled sides outlined with red coach lines and black borders which is reversed on the door.

The inside is finished in a cream coloured paint exactly as it would have been originally. The back of the door features a W.H Chubb & Sons transfer which has been re-made to how it would have been originally. The safe has single stage paintwork without a lacquer which has then been carefully polished to a true gloss exactly as the safe would have been originally. The brass-work has then been carefully cleaned and highly polished with the reliefs painted black as per the original.

This impressive safe features the original Chubb cast solid brass polished plaque. The fantastic original solid polished brass handle reminds us of a bolt action rifle as the mechanism is solid and has a satisfying latching action in a smoothly working order. The external lock is a work of art with a fantastic anti pick lever lock design, the locking mechanism has been fully serviced and is working very smoothly with 3 keys for the main door and 2 keys for the jewellery drawers inside. The external keyhole escutcheon has a lovely brass cover with "W.H. CHUBB & Co PATENT MASTER LEVER DETECTOR LOCK" cast into it which ensures its security.

The safe internally is fully fire resistant and features a removable centre division above its jewellery drawers which both are locking with their keys and original brass polished handles and escutcheons. The drawers have a lovely double gold pinstripe to front. To match the paintwork theme our upholstery department has made high quality burgundy full grain leather removable liner to the inside to keep your valuables and the safe itself protected from scratches or damage when items are stored inside. We have also included 2 Energizer automatic LED lights inside the safe which come on when the door is opened or detects movement. The lights are easily removed, have a long life Li-ion battery and are charged simply via USB.

This safe is ideal for a commercial or home office setting for storing important paperwork, house deeds, birth certificates, passports, cash or even jewellery and is obviously very safe, powder and theft-proof.

Full description of the safe stand.

The Solid figured Walnut safe stand is an original Waring & Sons (of Waring & Gillows) safe base made around C1885 which has been bespoke made to carry a safe.
Waring & Sons were one of the top cabinetry manufacturers in the world manufacturing cabinetry of the highest quality and craftsmanship. Waring later acquired Gillows to become Waring & Gillows in 1903 supplying quality furniture to high class royal clientele and cruise liners.

A quick google of their history is a very interesting read and really shows the provenance of this manufacturer collected through its many decades in business.

The solid top of the cabinet is a finely crafted 2 piece book-matched Walnut top with a stunning double drop moulded edge. The top is complete with 2 slightly protruding Chrome coated brass runners inset into the top to support the weight of a safe and protect the lovely French polished top. To the rear is a removable (for installing the safe) raised up-stand, with lovely figured Walnut to the front which also helps keep the safe in the right place when installed. The base features one hand cut finely dovetail constructed large drawer with the most beautiful dental moulded front complete with carved English rose rosettas to each corner. The drawer is stamped twice (one to the left side of the drawer and one to the bottom) with the typical Waring & Sons stamp and is complete with its lovely solid polished brass pierced plate handle to the centre. The cabinet is raised on a simple figured walnut plinth with a quadrant moulded top edge which all conceals its robust castors designed to carry the immense weight of a secure safe.

The safe stand is complete with its original frenched polished finish throughout which we have just enhanced and further French polished to give its deep lustrous sheen whilst maintaining its originality and character.

This safe on a stand is certainly an interesting talking point for guests and demands lots of attention by its vast presence. It is truly a unique museum worthy piece which you could have in your home.

Please note; This item is in excellent condition for its age but will obviously have the odd blemish and scuff here and there, however, we feel that this adds to the charm and authenticity of the item with it being antique. We recommend protecting your flooring underneath this safe as the safe will be dirty on the bottom and could damage surfaces because of the large weight.

Also note this item is very heavy, the safe alone is (170kg) , so please see our delivery section near the end of our listing.

Dimensions

External size of safe

Height: 760mm (On stand: 1280mm)

Width: 510mm

Depth (not including hinges or handle): 450mm

Usable size of internal chamber (width divided in half if the divider is in place)

Height : 480mm

Width: 335mm

Depth: 305mm

Size of drawers (x2)

Height : 80mm

Width: 155mm

Depth: 255mm

Size of the stand

Height (not including upstand): 515mm

Width: 635mm

Depth: 560mm

Size of drawer in the base

Height : 260mm

Width: 520mm

Depth: 440mm


Please note; this item is VERY HEAVY (over 200kg for the safe and the base) and is a team lift.