{"product_id":"hobbs-co-late-1800s-large-writing-box-116","title":"Hobbs \u0026 Co late 1800's Large Writing box 116","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are lovely special boxes. We restored a couple and the finished item was stunning. We keep our eye peeled for others in similar condition which is perfect for another beautiful restoration. They are very well made, solid and strong with stunning brass handles on each side. Made by Hobbs \u0026amp; Co you know the quality is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur thought is to design this one to a customers exact spec. The exterior and interior can be any colour or design. We will restore this box to the same standard as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/safeplaces.uk\/products\/hobbs-co-late-1800s-writing-box-065\" title=\"Writing boc 065\"\u003eNo065\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAll combined, it makes for an amazing piece of rare furniture, which would look wonderful on any home or high end office desk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe box has a letter tray which pops forward when brass catch is pressed to easily slip out paper of letters. The lock will be supplied with two keys and we also add small rubber feet to prevent the bottom being scratched.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe have added a quick design to give you an idea of what this little gem could look like after a restoration, maybe add company logo of your initials to the top making it truly unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease contact for price\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eHobbs \u0026amp; Co. \u003cspan\u003ewas a prominent London-based manufacturer established in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e1851\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby American locksmith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eAlfred Charles Hobbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The company gained fame following the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eGreat Exhibition of 1851\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where Hobbs famously picked the previously \"unpickable\" Bramah and Chubb locks, securing a massive reputation and capital for his own venture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(HxWxD) 180x410x280mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e9kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Safe Places","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56241996104059,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/4223\/2026\/files\/1_2_35692827-c520-4a28-999e-8c34ad74216b.png?v=1778431025","url":"https:\/\/safeplaces.uk\/products\/hobbs-co-late-1800s-large-writing-box-116","provider":"Safe Places Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}