A Superb c.1900 Black Painted Steel Safe; Lionel Hudson Esq. by Hobbs & Co of London sub-Curios the tapering square section form

the tapering square section form with fixed carrying handle

Both of fluted design

the board could be from another vessel altogether

The ever so slightly eccentric ebony inlaid arrow motifs present in the frieze signal a Regency influence

Possessing a beautiful aged patina

A Superb c.1900 Black Painted Steel Safe; Lionel Hudson Esq. by Hobbs & Co of London sub-Curios the tapering square section formOrigin: English Period: Late 19thC Early 20thC Provenance: BD Hudson Esq Date: c. 1890 1910 Height: 20 inches Width: 14 inches Depth: 14 inches Weight: 13. 2 KGS Designed to be portable, yet strong, the black painted steel safe made by Hobbs & Co of London and formerly of the estate of Lionel Hudson, having a double locked front hinged door sign written Lionel Hudson Private in gilt, opening to reveal lettered pigeon holes A through Z and two lower