J. Cartwright & Son

J. Cartwright & Son Safe Lost Keys - Safecracker In Wigan

J. Cartwright & Son Safe Lost Keys – Safecracker In Wigan

We were recently called to a property in Wigan to open a J. Cartwright & Son safe that held far more than just curiosity for the customer. The safe had originally belonged to his late father and had passed through several family members over the years. With no keys and no real expectation that anything remained inside, the aim was simply to open it and see.

Safes like those made by J. Cartwright & Son are solid, traditional pieces—built to last and often carrying decades of history with them. As always, we approached the job with care and used our non-destructive lock picking techniques to open the safe without causing any damage.

Once open, what followed made the job truly memorable.

Inside the safe were long-forgotten items of huge sentimental value, and it was clear from the client’s reaction just how much they meant. Watching his face light up as he rediscovered these personal belongings was a powerful reminder that safes don’t just protect valuables—they protect memories.

After the contents were safely retrieved, we cut and supplied a new set of keys, allowing the safe to be put back into service and continue its place within the family.

Jobs like this are what make our work so rewarding. It’s not always about the safe—it’s about what’s inside.

Another meaningful safe opening completed by Paladin Safe Services in Wigan, helping bring a piece of family history back to life.

J. Cartwright & Son Safe Lost Keys - Safecracker In Preston

J. Cartwright & Son Safe Lost Keys – Safecracker In Preston

We were recently contacted by a customer in Preston who needed help gaining access to a J. Cartwright & Son safe after misplacing the keys. This safe, a solid and traditionally built unit, had been in use for many years and was now refusing to give up its contents.

J. Cartwright & Son were respected safe manufacturers known for producing durable, secure safes in the early 20th century. Their locks are typically well-made and often require a specialist understanding to open without causing damage—especially when the original keys are lost.

We attended the site and assessed the condition of the lock and safe. Using precise, non-destructive lockpicking techniques, we were able to successfully open the safe without any damage to the lock or the body. This meant the customer not only regained access to their belongings but also retained the option of having new keys cut to the original lock if they wished to continue using the safe.

It’s always a pleasure to work on heritage safes like this one, especially when we can preserve both their security and historical value. Another secure and respectful job completed in Preston by Paladin Safe Services — your trusted safecracker for antique and modern safes across the North West.

J. Cartwright & Son Safe Lost Keys

J. Cartwright & Son Safe Lost Keys

The contents of this J. Cartwright & Son Safe were urgently required for a holiday and the keys could not be found. We attended the residence in Penwortham, Lancashire within a couple of hours of the call and picked open the outer door and internal draw lock. Our nondestructive entry methods left the safe in the same condition as we found it (Other than it being open) which will allow the customer to carry on using it once the keys are found.