Milners key examples
Genuine and good copy keys for Milners safe doors should have a distinctive part on the bow end of the bit. This piece engages with the curtain of the thrower. Shown below on the key stamped 1 and the two keys on a lock. Might help if you are searching through key bunches for a safe key.
Milners safe keys
Milners safe lock
I have a milner safe lock the same as your picture that locks fine but difficult to unlock, do you have replacement locks ?
we have a box of milners locks, however they are all very slightly different. Better to get your lock serviced and new keys made.
I need a key for my Milners safe.
good locksmiths should be able to duplicate from a working key while you wait. all keys missing would require a visit to gain entry
i have a milners safe its open but no key,can i remove the lock to get a key cut?
Yes, but make sure to return each fixing to the position it came from
Hi would you be able to tell the age of a milners 212 safe? Key has been lost. What lock type is it?
We can date most Milners by the serial number. Usually stamped above the door, often painted over. Can be several sets of stamping.
Keys cannot be generated to code. The safe would need professional opening and taken apart to make keys by hand.
There are some stamped numbers on the top edge. Looks like D748 in the center and 250 in the right corner.
Probably made first quarter of 1892
No key for milner strong box any idea of a price for a key.
Cheers.
prices vary by the type and grade of safe, the exact lock fiited and the area you are situated
We have a Milners 212 Patent safe, also have key number. Got some cut from older key at local locksmith’s but copies do not work, maybe need to be filed. What can I do?
definitely return to the shop, either they should check machine calibration and recut or just refund.
find a local MLA approved locksmiths at http://www.locksmith.co.uk
Hi, I’m trying to date my safe and can’t find any information on how to do it! It’s a Milner safe and I have the following codes stamped in the top corner, do you think you can date off this? 7931 V4904.
Most likely manufactured in 1910
Hi Alan I have inherited a Milner 212 fire resisting safe with working key. Both key and safe have serial number H 2653. Any idea on date of manufacture? Thanks Richard
hi
that safe will be from middle of 1896
Hello, We recently purchased a property (Old Bank) for a home in NSW Australia.
It has a Milners Safe in the Vault room (Chubb room). Its is a 2 door safe. Can send photos. Number on Left hinge ’97’ Number above Right Hand door ‘131178’. We know the Building was built as a Pub, but opened as the ‘Bank Of New South Wales’ Australia. Building was built in 1873 to be a Pub, but changed to bank we think a couple of years later. Can you provide some sort of manufactured date for the Safe. Thanks. Also no keys, it has been opened.
Hello
that serial number does equate to 1873 from UK records.
The 97 is likely a weight size reference
You can find a safe engineer through the MLAA if required to reinstate the safe or strong room
Hi, i have a Milners 212 strong holdfast safe, green / black with cast iron decoration on the door, and I’m trying to date him. the numbers above the door are 11-3373
any idea on the date of manufacture?
Hi I have a 212 patent Milner safe, it’s huge. The serial number is 179242 do you know what year this was made?
We’ve no keys but any idea on value?
Thanks
Your serial number equates to the year 1881
Value only really if immaculate with original keys. Usually would be charged to remove a heavy safe
Great to have come across this site. I have a Milner’s wall safe with original keys. I can’t see a serial number on/in the safe but the there’s a metal ID tag with the keys, number 285589, and the key number is C6634. Is it possible to trace who bought the safe or anything about its provenance, as well as it’s age? Thanks!
Potentially from 1891
Please can you help with aging my milners safe.
Serial no: J4501 1560
Also, could you please advise on best places to sell if required
Thank you
From 1898
Try ebay or gumtree
For particularly good examples there are facebook collectors pages
Hi, hoping you can help narrow down the year of a Milner 212 serial number 120820. It also has 35 stamped above the top hinge. Thanks
Around 1871
I have a Milner safe with number K.1444 and 15 next to the door hinge with possible indents next to the 15.
Date and value?
This was made in 1899
Value, whatever you can get for it!
List 2 in the UK are scrap value. In USA they are collectors items. A Patent Jewel safe or Extra Strong or Armour plated still won’t get much insurance cover but will delay a burglar for some time. Anything with a dual or triple action lock, or reverse action lock with original keys will interest collectors. Though they probably won’t want the whole safe.
HTH
Alan