Chubb & Son Patent Padlock (c.1880)

St Paul’s, London | c. late 19th century

Impressive late-Victorian Chubb & Son patent padlock, stamped St Paul’s, London, with original patent and registration markings. Heavy brass-faced body with substantial forged steel shackle, showing deep, honest wear from prolonged industrial use.

Chubb & Son were among the most important lockmakers of the 19th century, supplying high-security locks for warehouses, railways, shipping, banks and government buildings across Britain and the Empire. This broad oval form is characteristic of their heavy-duty patent designs.

A strong example of British industrial engineering and a striking decorative object in its own right.

Details

• Type: Patent padlock

• Maker: Chubb & Son

• Origin: St Paul’s, London, England

• Date: c. late 1800s

• Materials: Brass and steel

• Markings: Chubb & Son, St Paul’s London, patent stamps, serial numbers

• Height: approx. 15 cm

Condition

Good antique condition with surface wear, patina, oxidation and tool marks consistent with age and use. Mechanism not tested; sold as a collectible or display piece.

Perfect for collectors of early locks, industrial antiques, or statement display in a workshop or interior.