Alfred Charles Hobbs (1812 – 1891) was born in Boston in America. He became a salesman for one of America’s foremost lock manufacturers – Jones & Newell in 1840. He travelled to London for the 1851 Great Exhibition and caused a storm when he managed to pick both a Bramah lock and also the famous Chubb detector lock.
As a result of his newfound fame, he formed a company in London which was formally registered as Hobbs & Co. The firm went through various incarnations becoming Hobbs, Ashley & Co in 1855 and then Hobbs, Ashley & Fortescue and finally Hobbs, Hart & Co in 1860 based in Cheapside in London.
In 1860 Alfred returned to America after the death of his partner Ashley. He had never intended to stay in Britain, so was happy to sell the thriving firm on to John Mathias Hart, whilst maintaining a beneficial interest in it.
Measures: 44″ x 19″ x 43.25″h, knee-hole 14.75″ x 24″, writing surface 30″, depth of surface 17″.
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Creator:Hobbs & Co.(Manufacturer)
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Dimensions:Height: 43.25 in (109.86 cm)Width: 44 in (111.76 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
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Style:Victorian(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:LeatherOak
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Period:19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:19th Century
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition, wear and distressing commensurate with age and use, bowing to writing surface, staining to leather.
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Seller Location:Dayton, OH
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Reference Number:Seller: 32675Seller: LU5343226840612
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