Antique Victorian Tann’s Defiance Brass Safe Plaque – London Fields – c. 1880Provenance & History:An authentic, 19th-century Victorian cast brass manufacturer’s plaque from the renowned Tann’s Defiance Safe & Lock Works. Located in London Fields, East London, the ''Defiance'' works were operated by Robert Tann, a member of the famous Tann family—England’s oldest and most respected dynasty of safe makers (est. 1795).This heavy-gauge brass plaque features a magnificent Royal Coat of Arms (Lion and Unicorn) at the crest, signifying the brand’s prestige and ''British-made'' security. The lettering is deeply embossed against a classic Victorian stippled (sand-cast) background for high-contrast visibility. It retains its original mounting ''ears'' on either side, which were used to bolt the plate to the heavy iron door of a fire-resistant safe.Condition:The plaque is in excellent antique condition with a rich, natural patina. The casting is crisp, and the brass shows genu...