Antique Bramah Lock

All the fittings are brass and it is also fitted with a BRAMAH lock on the right top drawer (as is the tradition).

The oak box and decanters are in good condition, the velvet lining shows signs of use and the bramah lock does not have a key, circa 1860 Measures: Height 24.5cm (9.6 inches) ...

The lower Bramah lock for the drawer has a conventional mechanism, and the original key operates both locks.

Sn5149 Superb William IV two door chiffonier, having original brass gallery to the top of superstructure decorated with tapered columns with acanthus leaf carved capitols, attractive...

The Bramah lock, with its original key, works perfectly.

*web source: ‘In 1784 Joseph Bramah, after attending some lectures on lock making, patented his first lock and set up the Bramah Locks Company at 124 Piccadilly, London.

This handsome 1830's box is veneered in beautifully figured kingwood, and is enhanced by campaign brass handles, brass edging, and robust Bramah lock. The original owners initials of...

The front flap of the box, with its gilded and engraved Bramah lock plate, drops forward to reveal two lower drawers.

It is veneered in remarkably figured coromandel wood and enhanced by fine brass edging and Bramah lock. This box features an extraordinary mechanism whereby the box cantilevers in...

The black leather exterior has a tooled decoration, a plated lock plate to the front with a military style folding handle and a Bramah lock and key.

The interior rims of the box are inlaid with finely engraved brass corner mounts, matching the engraved concealed hinge covers and Bramah lock plates. The central maker's plate reads...

To the front of the box is a large pullout drawer made from solid satinwood and lockable by its own independent Bramah lock. It has a velvet-lined storage area, generous in size, and...

This very special box, veneered in Coromandel, edged with brass and with its rare custom design Bramah lock, dates from the 1870's. It is the creation of George Betjemann, a class le...

Everything about this 130-years old dressing case is original and untouched – the French polish, the velvet lining, the bottles and tools, even the key for the Bramah lock. This 1...

Inside it is lined with dark blue felt. The lock is stamped Bramah Secure Patent, and is in good working order with original key, circa 1850.

Son & Nephew. Liverpool" and the lock is stamped "Bramah London". The top hinges vertical and the front falls forward and then hinges open again to the leather covered writing surface.

The box has the original Bramah key, which works the lock. This does need a few turns to lock properly, but opens well.

A VERY FINE LEATHER BOUND STATIONARY WRITING BOX Lock inscribed Bramah, London, inkwell inscribed Berry’s Patent, plate inscribed MARC, March 25 1872 Item # 806PHI26 An unusually fi...

A fine English brass bound thuya wood box, now lined in velvet, retaining its original Bramah lock. Circa 1840.

An Edwardian amboyna humidor by Andrew Barratt and Sons, 63 Piccadilly West, with ivories stringing and a fitted interior, the original Bramah lock.

An Edwardian amboyna humidor by Andrew Barratt and Sons, 63 Piccadilly West, with ivories stringing and a fitted interior, the original Bramah lock.

A FINE AND UNUSUAL ANGLO-INDIAN BRASS-BOUND TEAK CAMPAIGN CHEST, CIRCA 1830. The top drawer with Bramah lock, the lower drawers with shaped escutcheons.

Weight : 4287 grams Although unmarked this is almost certainly the work of David Edwards and the label has been lost to restoration. The Bramah lock surface plate is marked with th...

Victorian Burr Walnut and Brass Inlaid Writing Slope Box Desk, with Bramah lock rectangular opening to reveal a leather writing surface, the cover with engraving plate - 19.5"w x 10"...

A FINE VICTORIAN GILT METAL-MOUNTED COROMANDEL WRITING SLOPE By or in the manner of Betjemann & Sons, London The hinged top with richly-engraved mounts and Bramah lock enclosing a p...

The door is fitted with a Bramah lock. All raised up on plinth base. Dimensions: Height 42 inches Width 45 inches Depth 11.5 inches.

The Bramah lock gave a new level of security to boxes.

This exotically veneered teapoy has the original four canisters , also amboyna ,each with foil-lined interior , the teapoy itself is modeled as a casket with shaped rising top on a c...

The box comes complete with a working key to lock and unlock the sprung Bramah lock. The interior is original and in wonderful condition.

The drawer fronts have flush gilt brass military plate handles, each drawer has a British made Bramah lock, no keys. The fall front secretaire drawer is fitted inside with camphor...

The drawers are flanked by pilasters, with the right-hand pilaster serving as a locking mechanism for the drawers, secured by a working Bramah lock and key.

An English, burr walnut and cedar campaign smoker's box with Bramah lock, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

The box has the original antique Bramah lock stamped 'J T Needs 128 Piccadilly Late/' And 'Bramah 194 Piccadilly' and working key.

Stunning quality table top Tantalus with decorative brass mounts. 3 original cut glass decanters with mirrored back plate, fitted with a bramah lock which allows the top to open out ...

The case comes with a working "Bramah" lock and key, a true sign of Mappin and Webb quality.

A fine quality one-piece English oak and pollard oak partners desk with beautifully figured burled veneer throughout, the pale coral colored tooled leather top with a molded edge abo...

We particularly like the bold styling and unusual configuration of small cupboards over drawers and the Bramah lock escutcheons. English, circa 1860 192cm H, 149cm W, 55cm D.

Bramah made their first lock in 1784 and the patent was awarded in 1787.

The case comes with a working top-notch Bramah lock and key, signed Bramah, London. Once opened, the fully fitted interior with original velvet and velvet pads are revealed and a ...

The Bramahs lock would have been used on a drawer for valuables or important documents, as it was more secure as well as more expensive.

This box comes with a fully working Bramah lock which requires the key to be pressed into the sprung lock whilst turning clockwise to unlock.

The box comes complete with a Bramah lock and key; the key is turned clockwise to enable the lid to lifted; this is the type of box where the lid closes and automatically locks, so t...

Although not likely to be used for storing tea these days, it would make a useful side table entry table or lamp table, and it does contain useful storage for trinkets / stationary /...

Superior quality in country house proportion Highly desirable natural aged coloration and patina Professionally fitted, triple tooled, black leather skiver highlighted in gold Fou...

In the great exhibition of 1851 Hobbs was the first to pick Bramah's lock and the Chubb detector lock. This made other locksmiths improve their designs.

Notably he was the first to pick a Bramah lock at the great exhibition of 1851. This piece is in good condition for its age, showing minor wear and marks commensurate with age and u...

Superb colour and grain interest in the polished flame mahogany finish Repeating gadrooned mouldings to the lid, stem collar and feet Flared frieze in good proportion featuring a B...

The coromandel box with working Bramah lock with key. The compartmentalized interior of the box is also of very high quality.

ANTIQUE CAMPAIGN DECANTER BOX Made from coromandel with brass strap work fittings and flush handles typical of campaign furniture of the time. A working Bramah lock with its orig...

The 1800s saw our Victorian predecessors apply the King’s name to the lockable decanter. Bramah is London's oldest security company.

The 1800s saw our Victorian predecessors apply the King’s name to the lockable decanter. Bramah is London's oldest security company.

The 1800s saw our Victorian predecessors apply the King’s name to the lockable decanter. Bramah is London's oldest security company. 

Quality, shaped brass carry handles dress either end The domed lid lifts to reveal a Bramah lock, key absent The lock plate further engraved with 'From Tollie.

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