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Pair of brass rim locks with the royal cipher of King George VI

$9,929.27
£7,250
€8,517.86
CA$13,926.29
A$15,273.45
CHF 7,877.16
MX$182,454.24
NOK 99,906.29
SEK 93,723.44
DKK 63,634.68

About the Item

A pair of brass rim locks with the royal cipher of King George VI, circa 1935. With original keeps, keys and handles. Front with G VI R and four Crowns. Back is abundantly engraved with floral decoration and scrollwork to edges. Dimensions of walnut display mounts: 8 x 4 3/4 inches. (20 x 12 cm). In working order. Provenance: Lady Penn, Lady-in-waiting to the Queen Mother. Lady Prudence Penn, 1926 – 2023. Lady-in-waiting to the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. Her mother was the 10th Lady of Balnakeilly, Perthshire. Friend of Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret. World War II worked for the Foreign Office and MI6.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1935
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Cleaned and polished. In working order.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1190246808602

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