“We discovered a massive walk-in safe at one of the addresses we've worked on,” explains Michael Brady, owner of Michael Brady Ltd which claims to have refurbished the most luxurious apartments in London in recent years. “Someone obviously had plenty to keep secure because the structure was 2,570mm tall and 2,715mm wide with 270mm thick walls. The five ton 'A' Grade security safe, equipped with a 2,200mm diameter, 400mm thick circular door, was originally manufactured by the Mosler Safe Co. of Hamilton, Ohio, USA.” “Despite initial speculation that the safe had once featured in a James Bond movie,” continues Michael, “later investigation revealed that although it looked much the same this wasn't the case. Nevertheless, it's still fun to imagine what secrets may have been kept there over the years! The architect insisted on keeping it because it reflected the property's rich heritage. It also makes a strong statement about the type of building being refurbished.” |
