Antique Lock Picking

The final secret compartment is the hidden drawer in the base, in which the keys and unique lock pick can be stored. The safe's grandeur and detail are clear indications that this...

In the same year he started the Bramah locks company at 124 Piccadilly, which is today based in Fitzrovia, London and Romford, Essex The locks produced by his company were famed for ...

As an added security measure, one must know the precise way in which to manipulate not one, but three unique iron keys — each of which have hidden keyholes — as well as a special loc...

Weighing nearly 300 pounds, gaining access to the massive safe’s contents requires three keys and a unique lock pick. The keyholes are hidden behind secret panels that must be precis...

As an added security measure, one must know the precise way in which to manipulate not one, but four unique iron keys—each corresponding to a unique hidden keyhole—as well as a speci...

As an added security measure, one must know the precise way in which to manipulate not one, but four unique iron keys—each corresponding to a unique hidden keyhole—as well as a speci...

To unlock it, one would need not only four distinct iron keys—each corresponding to a concealed keyhole—but also a specialized lock pick. Known as a "partner safe," this design requi...

The design is the first known high-security lock. The locks produced by his company were famed for their resistance to lock picking and tampering, and the company famously had a "...

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.

When someone tries to pick the lock or to open it using the wrong key, the lock is designed to jam in a locked state until (depending on the lock) either a special regulator key or t...

In 1886, his son George invented and patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the lock of their trunks.

In 1886, his son George invented and patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the lock of their trunks.

In 1886, his son George invented and patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the lock of their trunks.

In 1886, his son George invented and patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the lock of their trunks.

In 1886, his son George invented and patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the lock of their trunks.

In 1886, his son George invented and patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the lock of their trunks.

In 1886, his son George invented and patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the lock of their trunks.

In 1886, his son George invented and patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the lock of their trunks.

In 1886, his son George invented and patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the lock of their trunks.

A set of scarce French lock pick keys. French, 19th century or earlier.

The center Drawer having gilt swans picking open a lock sittin in a fountain flanked by a pair of one of a kind pedestals each having drawers and doors each with finely carved wonder...

In 1886, his son George invented and patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the lock of their trunks.

The locks produced by his company were famed for their resistance to lock picking and tampering, and the company famously had a "challenge lock" displayed in the window of their Lond...

A really top quality English cigar humidor with military inset handles, mahogany linings and a BRAMAH patent un-pickable lock with its original key.The two drawers have a removable d...

A scholar (which I'm not) could further date this trunk by checking the year the Vuitton "pick-proof" lock was introduced, which this piece pre-dates.

Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...

The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...

Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...

Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...

This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...

Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...

Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...

Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...

Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...

Circa 20th Century, a pair of large antique garden statues hand carved in natural stone named Biancone d’Istria Marble. These antique natural stone statues or garden ornaments were p...