Secure Collection

Ratner patent safe, fire and fall resisting, Grade 1, Size MP, with details and measurements. Date: circa 1920s

Bank Vault
The Diebold Safe & Lock Co. Vault at The New Britain Trust Co. Bank Vault

Compton and Edrich leave the Oval pitch, 1953
Photograph showing the two English batsman, Denis Compton and Bill Edrich, leaving the pitch at the Oval Cricket Ground, London, 19th August 1953

British passport

British passport

Bank Vault
The Diebold Safe & Lock Co. Vault in The Bank of Montreal, New York. Bank Vault

Ratner fire-resisting safes and wall safes
Ratner light fire-resisting safes, and wall safes, with details and measurements. Date: circa 1920s

Gloster Meteor Mk. 8 - Mk. 7 combination G-ANSO
Gloster Meteor Mk.8 - Mk.7 combination (ex GAF) G-ANSO, at the 1954 SBAC Farnborough air-show. Built as an F Mk.8 airframe with strengthened outer wings, the Ground Attack Fighter (GAF) aka Reaper

Safety Deposit Vault
Merchantile Safe Deposit Co. 120 Broadway, c. 1904. Safety deposit vault with mosaic tile floor flanked by banks of safe deposit boxes

Ratner wooden safe stands - box, frame, drawer and cupboard. Date: circa 1920s

Ratner patent extra strong safe, fire and fall resisting, Grade 2, with details and measurements. Date: circa 1920s

Ratner patent safe, fire and fall resisting, for registrars, Size No. 5, with details and measurements. Date: circa 1920s

Quantum cryptography equipment
Quantum cryptography. Eye of an observer reflected in a mirror in quantum cryptography apparatus. Quantum cryptography is based on the principle of entanglement

Battle of Bouvines
At the battle of BOUVINES, Philippe-Auguste of France defeats an army of Germans, Flemish and English, making his position in France secure

Vignette depicting the bolting of a door, 1850
3330954 Vignette depicting the bolting of a door, 1850; (add.info.: Vignette depicting the bolting of a door. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The security of a Chubb & Son's secured door in a comical manner, 1850
3330940 The security of a Chubb & Son's secured door in a comical manner, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration highlighting the security of a Chubb & Son's secured door in a comical manner)

A key for an Arabian padlock, 1850
3330936 A key for an Arabian padlock, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a key for an Arabian padlock . Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An Arabian padlock, 1850
3330935 An Arabian padlock, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an Arabian padlock. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Vignette depicting the bolting of a door, 1850
3330951 Vignette depicting the bolting of a door, 1850; (add.info.: Vignette depicting the bolting of a door. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Stuart C. Munro Combination safe, 1850
3330937 A Stuart C. Munro Combination safe, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Stuart C. Munro Combination safe. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The construction of a strong room built by Chubb & Sons, 1850
3330948 The construction of a strong room built by Chubb & Sons, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the construction of a strong room built by Chubb & Sons for the National Bank of Scotland)

Gulliver held prisoner and tied hand, foot and hair by the people from Lilliput during his voyage there
2968367 Gulliver held prisoner and tied hand, foot and hair by the people from Lilliput during his voyage there. From Gullivers Travels by Dean Swift

Houdini & Daily MIrror Challenge - handcuffs 1904
The handcuffs with which the Daily Mirror challenged Harry Houdini at the London Hippodrome in March 1904. The cuff was allegedly made by a Birmingham blacksmith, Nathaniel Hart

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Canada, Ontario, Toronto, One King West Hotel, former vault of the Dominion Bank

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, highlighting the importance of security as one of their facilities, the image shows a very secure looking safe made by Chubbs

Ratner branch bank strong room door, drill proof and blowpipe resisting. Date: circa 1920s

Ratner strong room door, No. 6, banker's patent steel door with grip frame and ventilating grille. Date: circa 1920s

Ratner strong room door, No. 3, fire-resisting with lobby and grille. Date: circa 1920s

DDE-90029561
Grapevine surrounding front door to home in Roussillon, Provence, France. Date: 20/01/2009

DDE-90024091
Wolong Reserve, China, Giant panda eating bamboo Date: 20/05/2008

Money Vest, 1935 / 1942. Creator: John Thorsen
Money Vest, 1935/1942

Lollards Prison, in the tower of Lambeth Palace
6340501 Lollards Prison, in the tower of Lambeth Palace by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: Lollards Prison, in the tower of Lambeth Palace)

Sir Launcelot could find no way in, for though the door was old and worn it held fast
908669 Sir Launcelot could find no way in, for though the door was old and worn it held fast by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advert for Chancery Lane Safe Deposit, 61 & 62 Chancery Lane, London (engraving)
584093 Advert for Chancery Lane Safe Deposit, 61 & 62 Chancery Lane, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for Chancery Lane Safe Deposit)

The Tramp Abroad Again, by Mark Twain (engraving)
1614627 The Tramp Abroad Again, by Mark Twain (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tramp Abroad Again, by Mark Twain)

Royal Coburg Theatre
The theatre was founded in 1818 by James King and Daniel Dunn (formerly managers of the Surrey Theatre in Bermondsey), and John Thomas Serres, then the marine painter to the King

Cross-section of the basement of the Credit Lyonnais, 19 Boulevard des Italiens, c
CHT180158 Cross-section of the basement of the Credit Lyonnais, 19 Boulevard des Italiens, c.1878-82 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Wonderful England: Secure on our Island (colour litho)
5226033 Wonderful England: Secure on our Island (colour litho) by Ames, Mary Francis (1853-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Secure on our Island)

Houdini & Daily MIrror Challenge
Houdinis great lock-picking feat at the London Hippodrome. Harry Houdini shown on stage at the London Hippodrome, having specially made cuffs locked to his wrists in the presence of representatives

Casket showing complex locking system (iron)
CNC7652 Casket showing complex locking system (iron) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Ratner patent anti-blowpipe safe, A Type, with details and measurements. Date: circa 1920s

Photographs of sub-standard safes -- Not Ratner. Showing safes which were too easy to break into, or were not fireproof, compared with the superior quality of Ratner safes. Date: circa 1920s

Cross-section of the basement of the Credit Lyonnais, 19 Boulevard des Italiens, c
CHT224105 Cross-section of the basement of the Credit Lyonnais, 19 Boulevard des Italiens, c.1878-82 (detail of 180158) (coloured engraving) by French School

Securing a house against air raids, WW1
Securing a house against air raids with sacks of earth to cover the rafters during the First World War. 1914-1918

Zouaves take the position of Majoma
French zouaves secure victory on 21st September 1864 as they take the position at Majoma. Regiments of soldiers on horseback break off, as lines of foot soldiers protect the hill

A deposit of crowns at the cash counter, engraved by Chaivire (19th century) 1897 (litho
XIR253248 A deposit of crowns at the cash counter, engraved by Chaivire (19th century) 1897 (litho) (b/w photo) by Sabattier, Louis Remy (1863-1935); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Baddington Peerage (engraving)
2772737 The Baddington Peerage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baddington Peerage)

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"Ensuring Security: From the Oval pitch to bank vaults and passports, safety is paramount. " In 1953, as Compton and Edrich leave the Oval pitch after a thrilling match, their minds shift from cricket to matters of security. They enter a bank vault where valuable possessions are safeguarded behind thick steel doors. Amongst the treasures lies a stack of British passports, each representing an individual's identity protected by layers of encryption. The Ratner patent safe stands tall in one corner, its fire and fall-resistant design instilling confidence in those who entrust it with their most prized possessions. Its sturdy construction reflects Ratner's commitment to providing top-notch security solutions for both individuals and institutions alike. Adjacent to the safes are rows upon rows of safety deposit boxes within a secure vault. These boxes house invaluable items that require utmost protection - jewelry heirlooms passed down through generations or confidential documents holding secrets that must remain hidden. Further along the aisle stand wooden safe stands crafted by Ratner; they provide additional support and stability for safes placed atop them. The combination of these two components ensures enhanced security against any potential threats. As we delve deeper into this world of fortification, we encounter another Ratner creation – an extra-strong safe designed specifically for registrars. This specialized safe offers not only fire resistance but also protection against falls or tampering attempts, ensuring vital records remain intact even under extreme circumstances. But security doesn't stop at physical barriers alone; technology plays a crucial role too. Quantum cryptography equipment emerges on our journey—a cutting-edge solution harnessing quantum mechanics principles to encrypt data securely beyond traditional methods' reach. From historic cricket matches at the Oval to fortified bank vaults housing precious belongings like British passports—security remains an ever-present concern across various aspects of our lives. Whether it be through innovative inventions like Ratner safes or advanced cryptographic technologies such as quantum cryptography equipment—we strive towards creating safer environments, protecting what matters most.