Phillips & Sons are very popular safes, this one is one of the larger single door safes at 655mm high. All working as it should so ideal for a great restoration. This safe has its original brass circle plate around the key escutcheon. It has a David Reads plaque on the front, which is a retailer who sold Phillips & son safes.
We have added a couple of designs to give you an idea of what this safe could look like after a restoration.
History: Phillips & Son was a historic lock and safe manufacturer based in Birmingham, England, active since at least the mid-19th century. The company is known to have been producing safes and locks from around 1850, becoming well established in the Victorian era. By the early 20th century, they operated from Speedwell Works, Birmingham, and later from 130 Sherborne Street, Birmingham.
Their safes were handcrafted and often featured advanced locking mechanisms for their time. One notable example is a safe door mechanism incorporating the Cotterill Climax detector lock, dated around 1870. The company’s products were recognised for quality and security, with many safes still in existence today, especially those made during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Phillips & Son continued to manufacture safes under the “Bulldog Safes” brand as late as 1938, reflecting their longevity and reputation in the industry. Their safes are now collectible antiques, valued for their craftsmanship and historical significance
Please get in touch for pricing on this safe. Prices vary depending on the design chosen.
Size: (HxWxD) 665x458x450 (+40mm for handle)
Weight: 138kg
