George Betjemann & Sons Furniture

Veneered in Exotic Coromandel From our Tantalus collection, we are delighted to offer this rare example of an Antique Coromandel Four Bottle Tantalus. The Tantalus beautifully venee...

With three exquisitely cut Glass Decanters From our Tantalus collection, we are delighted to offer this superb lockable decanter holder attributed to Betjemann and Son. The Tantalus...

English Victorian sterling-mounted coromandel writing slope box on stand, c.1875, sterling silver mounts hallmarked George Betjemann & Sons, hinged top opening to inset leather writi...

Retailed by Charles Henry, Manchester From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this English Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann. The Writing box of slim rectangular shape with a slightly sloped lid is veneered in exquisite Burr Walnut to the exterior with beautifully shaped brass mounts. The escutcheon sits at the centre of the writing box on a brass mount which also features three monogrammed letters C F E. When opened the box reveals a royal blue velvet writing slope with a gold tooled border framed by an embossed greek key style border. The box is faced in exotic Coromandel wood which is a rare addition to this style of Writing Box. Above the writing slope, there is a partitioned section lined in Satinwood with two glass inkwells and a pen tray with further storage. The secret spring-loaded stationary drawer features a solid Satinwood base complete with small yet elegant dovetail joints, activated by pressing down on the button on the brass mounted plate reading 'Betjemann Patent'. The inside of the writing slope lid bears the retailer plaque 'Charles Henry Manchester.' The box also features the original owner's monogram with the letters "C F E" in multiple locations. The Writing Box comes complete with a working lock and tasselled key. George Betejemann & Sons was a celebrated British firm of cabinet makers and retailers founded in the mid-19th century. Renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail, the company quickly gained a reputation for producing some of the finest writing boxes and other luxury desk...

The Tantalus is of typical form however it is of rare miniature size measuring only 22cm high x 26cm wide. The Tantalus is made from white onyx with scrolling ormolu mounts and an ormolu hinged carry handle. The carry handle is beautifully engraved with scrollwork and blossoming flowers and engraved 'The Tantalus' to one side and 'Betjemann's Patent London' to the other. To the front a small retailer's ormolu plaque reads 'Alexander Clark, Fenchurch Street, London'. The Tantalus features a locking mechanism to one side that when opened allows the user to hinge the handle back...

A beautiful Victorian silver plate mounted two bottle tantalus, the lock plate stamped by the renowned box makers Betjemann & Sons, and retailed by Weir & Sons of Grafton St, Dublin ...

Beautiful Calamander and brass box by the noted firm of George Betjemann and Sons, London. Likely manufactured in the third quarter of the 19th century. Features Bramah lock and key ...

A very elegant box in white onyx with a flourish of gold coloured polished brass sitting below the lift at the front. The box opens to reveal the signature for the well renowned L...

A wonderful late Victorian cigar box / humidor made from exotic Coromandel with solid silver mounts including the handle, all individually hallmarked for London 1898. The makers m...

Gorgeous English malachite and gilt sterling silver box that would be perfect to store jewelry, cigarettes, cigars or trinkets. Beautifully constructed of green malachite with gilt s...

This is a fabulous and superb quality Art Deco white alabaster jewellery box by Betjemann & Sons, London, circa 1920 in date. This luxurious jewelry box is rectangular in shape a...

A fine novelty picture or photograph frame made from heavy polished bronze in the form of a garden gate; about as charming as they come. The front is mounted with a cast bronze na...