Hobbs Hart & Co Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Hobbs, Alfred C
- Hart, John M
- hubb & Son Lock & Safe Co Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Leyton, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Fabricated metal products manufacture
Safe, lock & key production
Notes:
Traced origins to 1851 when formed by Alfred C Hobbs, an American, to make locks. Operated under several styles. 1860 acquired by John M Hart to form Hobbs Hart & Co which also made safes, strongrooms, etc. Incorporated 1887. For many years based in Islington until 1936 when moved to new works at Leyton. 1956 acquired by Chubb & Son Lock & Safe Co Ltd
Publications:
- Century of Making Security Equipment, 1851-1951 by Unknown
- Locks and Safes, 1851-1936 by Unknown
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Hobbs, Alfred C
- Hart, John M
- hubb & Son Lock & Safe Co Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Leyton, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Fabricated metal products manufacture Safe, lock & key production
Notes:
Traced origins to 1851 when formed by Alfred C Hobbs, an American, to make locks. Operated under several styles. 1860 acquired by John M Hart to form Hobbs Hart & Co which also made safes, strongrooms, etc. Incorporated 1887. For many years based in Islington until 1936 when moved to new works at Leyton. 1956 acquired by Chubb & Son Lock & Safe Co LtdPublications:
- Century of Making Security Equipment, 1851-1951 by Unknown
- Locks and Safes, 1851-1936 by Unknown