The Aubin Trophy get’s it’s name from Charles Aubin who manufactured locks, he was a locksmith.
In 1849 what became known as the Aubin Trophy surfaced and ended up being displayed at the great exhibition of 1851. Aubin used more than 3,000 parts in his chosen locks and connecting mechanisms.
Below is the original picture of the aubin trophy.
Each lock could be opened or closed individually with its own key or all the locks could be operated together by a single lever arm at the top.
At the great exhibition in 1851 there was an American locksmith there called A.C Hobbs who insisted on buying the trophy.
In the end Hobbs Company called, Hobbs Hart was bought by Chubbs and the trophy went with them.
Chubbs have now changed their name to Chubbsafes; hence the trophy is now called Chubb Aubin Trophy.
Now it has been restored to it’s orginal glory.
Chubbsafes are still a very well established company today and are still ongoing after 200 years.
They sell a wide range of safes, see there website below:
Below is a brand new picture from this year of the Chubb Aubin Trophy taken at the MLA Exhibition in Telford.
In the picture is COLIN PLESTED of THE LITTLE SAFE COMPANY.
The Little safe Company also sell a wide variety of safes from quality brands at very competitive prices.
They are a well established UK based company and can offer you many products to meet your demands !!!
See their website below:
Dear Sir
My ancestor made the Aubin Trophy and I wondered if I could view it sometime ?
Looking forward to your reply
Diana B Hyde
Hi Diana
we dont have the trophy , but i will check to see if they will allow you to view it
Best Regards
colin
The LittleSafe company
Dear Sir
I am very interested in viewing the Aubin Trophy and wondered when would be convenient.
My grandfather was Frederick Joseph Brazier, a stained glass window painter in Birmingham, his mother was an Aubin and his grandfather was Joseph Brazier also a locksmith in Wolverhampton 1841-71 and would certainly have known Charles Aubin.
Looking forward to your reply
Diana B Hyde
Hi Diana
the trophy is not on public display but chubb are ahppy for you to make a private visit please contact me colin@littlesafe.co.uk directly with some possible dates you may be available