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1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
correct, as detailed in Volume II Chapter 7 page 111, the lock is correct, stamped I BRAMAH PATENT under
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Victorian English Bramah Leather Fold-out Correspondence Writing Desk
By Joseph Bramah
Located in Reading, Berkshire
match-striker for light. New notepad, Quill Pen modern. With Esteemed Locksmith "Bramah" Lock, no key
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk
Located in Reading, Berkshire
-striker for light. New notepad, Quill Pen modern. With Esteemed Locksmith "Bramah" Lock, no key
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality Antique Stationary Box
Located in Ipswich, GB
drawers with original knobs and ink wells. Bramah lock with original key.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Quality Antique Stationary Box
Fine Quality Antique Stationary Box
H 10.63 in W 16.54 in D 9.06 in
Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
drawer with a Bramah lock and raised on elegant cabriole legs.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 18.9 in
Circa 1815 Regency Period Chiffonier, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
finished with a brass molded edge & Bramah lock. Pleated fabric backs the grillwork. The cabinet doors
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th Century Victorian Period Rosewood Wellington Chest
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
drawers, secured by a working Bramah lock and key. It stands on a plinth base. Made circa 1850, this
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Rosewood

Early 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Wellington Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
locking mechanism for the drawers, secured by a working Bramah lock and key. It stands on a plinth base
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Superb Antique English Crocodile Jewelry Box by Mappin & Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Bath, GB
"Bramah" lock and key, a true sign of Mappin and Webb quality. The case opens to reveal a fitted
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Crocodile

Regency Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Campaign Dressing Box
Located in Essex, MA
flush side handles and Bramah lock and key. Likely once owned by Rear Admiral Sir George Johnstone Hope
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century chest of drawers with secretary
Located in Eindhoven, NL
key of the Bramah lock is still present. These chests of drawers were often equipped with 1 drawer
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Antique 1840s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

19th Century chest of drawers with secretary
19th Century chest of drawers with secretary
H 38.98 in W 38.98 in D 18.9 in
William IV Satin Birch Chiffonier Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
edge and a pair of panelled doors with new clean fabric, all fitted with original Bramah lock and a
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Antique Early 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Satin

William IV Satin Birch Chiffonier Bookcase
William IV Satin Birch Chiffonier Bookcase
H 60.63 in W 50.394 in D 16.142 in
Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
drawer. The lock on the upper right drawer is a bramah lock which is virtually unpickable, that shows
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Antique 1840s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
H 41.34 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Black and Red Leather Box bearing Arms of Irish MacNamara Clan, 1880s London
By Parkins & Gotto
Located in Knivsta, SE
, subject to the English Crown and later the British one. Features a Bramah lock. Wear consistent with
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

19th Century English Mahogany Bombé Shape Wine Cooler by Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
castors; the bombe and serpentine form body having a lockable cover, with a Bramah lock, marked '124
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Circa 1820 English George IV Period Cellarette
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
feet. Bramah lock. Ideal as a coffee table, side table, or under a grand sideboard. English, c.1820. 30
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Antique 1820s English George IV Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Travel, After Asprey, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Bramah lock — untested, key absent Unmarked as such, but the colour and quality redolent of Asprey of
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Writing Case, Victorian, C.1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
lid, personalised with the name Evelyn Dressed with a circular escutcheon and Bramah lock — untested
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Antique Travelling Vanity Case, English, Coromandel, Jewellery Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, working Bramah lock secures the case — key present This is a delightful antique travelling vanity case
Category

Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Banker's Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Maple & Co, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
storage compartments Stout top secured with a Bramah lock — in working order, key present Well
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Oak

Rare Antique English Coromandel Four Bottle Tantalus by Betjemann and Sons
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Bramah locking mechanism works by inserting the key and pressing the key into the lock as you turn it
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victoran Coromandel Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
a lovely gift. It is complete with the original working Bramah lock and key, which locks
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Antique Blonde Oak Tantalus 3 Decanter Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century
Located in London, GB
original, working Bramah lock and key. It is a truly decorative piece which is also very practical and
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dry Bars

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass

Antique Victorian English Rosewood Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, GB
lined in matching cushioned velvet. The Box is finished with a Bramah lock and key signed on the lock
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th Century
Located in London, GB
working high quality Bramah lock complete with key. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Oak Cigar Humidor 19th Century
Located in London, GB
sides and a hinged lid with a central brass shield. Complete with the original Bramah lock and key
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Oak, Cedar

19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
when he managed to pick both a Bramah lock and also the famous Chubb detector lock. As a result of
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
H 14 in W 36 in D 23.5 in
Antique Betjemann’s Coromandel Miniature 3 Bottle Tantalus 19th Century
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in London, GB
"The Tantalus", on the other It is fitted with a Betjemann’s Bramah locking system, complete with
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Betjemann’s Coromandel Crystal Decanter Tantalus Hallmarked 20th Century
By George Betjeman & Sons
Located in London, GB
mounted corners, hallmarked London 1905, and fitted with a Betjemann’s Bramah locking system, complete
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box by Green of London
Located in Northampton, GB
Bramah lock company of London. The Vanity Box dates to the late Georgian period during the reign of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique Coromandel Writing / Stationary Cabinet by Houghton and Gunn Dated 1878
By William Houghton and Charles Gunn
Located in London, GB
pieces. Complete with working Bramah lock, the lock is stamped Batson for Henry John & Albert Edward
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Antique 1870s Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box
By Howell James & Co.
Located in Northampton, GB
with high quality locks by the famous Bramah lock company of London. The Vanity Box dates to the late
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box
Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box
H 7.09 in W 11.81 in D 8.66 in
Antique Pollard Oak Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus Dry Bar Humidor 19th Century
Located in London, GB
. The magnificent tantalus having a hinged lid fitted with a Bramah patent lock with key and a pair of
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Dry Bars

Materials

Silver

Antique Inlaid Flame Mahogany Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus 19th Century
Located in London, GB
today based in Marylebone, London and Romford, Essex. Bramah made their first lock in 1784 and the
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dry Bars

Materials

Abalone, Glass, Cut Glass, Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp
Located in Northampton, GB
inkwell dating to 1818 and a Bramah lock signed J. Bramah. The Writing Box dates to the early 19th century
Category

Antique 1820s English George IV Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique English Victorian Decanter Humidor Games Box Compendium
Located in Northampton, GB
and a lockable lid for keeping the compendium secure. When opened with the spring-loaded Bramah lock
Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Games

Materials

Mahogany, Cedar

Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment
By David Edwards
Located in Northampton, GB
embossing. The Writing slope is faced with decorative brass inlay strengthening bars and a Bramah lock plate
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Decanter Box Betjemann
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Henry please click here. This Betjemann decanter box comes complete with a fully working bramah lock
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Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th C
Located in London, GB
King’s name to the lockable decanter. Bramah is London's oldest security company. Established at 124
Category

Antique 1880s Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment
Located in Northampton, GB
Writing Box is finished with flush mounted twin loop carry handles, one to each side and a Bramah of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kidney Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Bramah locks. ( "Great Lock Controversy" .) Assisted by his newly won fame and publicity, he founded
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Great Exhibition in London where he successfully picked the famous Chubb and Bramah locks. ( "Great Lock
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Antique 1880s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Teapoy English William iv Rosewood Work Box, 19th Century, circa 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Featuring a Bramah style lock, untested as key absent Raised on a tapered, turned, barrel stem Anchored
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Tea Caddies

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Walnut Stationery Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
. The box has a brass plate stating Philip. Son & Nephew. Liverpool" and the lock is stamped "Bramah
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Brass Army and Navy Decanter Box, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
escutcheon Bramah Lock. The interior is lined with a blue velvet and houses two crystal decanters with
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Antique 19th Century British Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Burr Walnut Brass Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
working Bramah Lock and tasseled key. This lock requires the key to be pressed into it whilst turning
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Jewelry Cabinet by Betjemann & Son, 19th Century
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Coromandel. Finished with applied ornate gilded brass mounts, carry-handles and Bramah lock. The doors
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Wine Cooler
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Belfast, IE
. Still retaining original brass Bramah lock, hinges & adjustable lid stay. The well carved lion paw feet
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Wine Cooler
Regency Mahogany Wine Cooler
H 22 in W 34 in D 21.5 in
An English Military Campaign chest on chest c1850
Located in London, GB
that money could buy. All the fittings are brass and it is also fitted with a BRAMAH lock on the right
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Antique 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Victorian Oak Decanter Box
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
and decanters are in good condition, the velvet lining shows signs of use and the bramah lock does not
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Glass

Materials

Cut Glass, Oak

Victorian Oak Decanter Box
Victorian Oak Decanter Box
H 9.6 in W 8.3 in D 4.6 in
Antique Jewelry Box in Coromandel by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
Bramah lock has an unusual concealed 'twist front' mechanism to disengage the lock, thus allowing the box
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

Coromandel Dome Top Antique Jewelry Box
Located in London, GB
. The brass hinges, inlaid mounts and Bramah lock, each retaining their original gilding, are
Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

Coromandel Dome Top Antique Jewelry Box
Coromandel Dome Top Antique Jewelry Box
H 8.75 in W 14 in D 10.25 in
Antique Oak 5-Drawer Collectors Cabinet with Brass Handles, Early 19th Century
Located in Ely, GB
Bramah’* lock (locking part & key missing). The cabinet does show small signs of wear to the top and
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Antique Early 1800s British Early Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Box in Kingwood with Brass Edging
Located in London, GB
brass handles, brass edging, and robust Bramah lock. The original owners initials of 'M.A.C' are set
Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

Walnut Antique Jewelry Box with Drop Front and Concealed Drawers
Located in London, GB
flap of the box, with its gilded and engraved Bramah lock plate, drops forward to reveal two lower
Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Jewelry Box in Coromandel with Betjemann Mechanism
Located in London, GB
and enhanced by fine brass edging and Bramah lock. This box features an extraordinary mechanism
Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

Victorian Leather Stationery Box
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
a military style folding handle and a Bramah lock and key. The locking plate has the makers name
Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Oak

Victorian Leather Stationery Box
Victorian Leather Stationery Box
H 4.1 in W 15 in D 11.8 in
Antique Jewelry Box in Coromandel by Leuchars
By William Leuchars
Located in London, GB
hinge covers and Bramah lock plates. The central maker's plate reads 'W. Leuchars - Manufacturer to the
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Jewelry Box in Burr Walnut
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
lockable by its own independent Bramah lock. It has a velvet-lined storage area, generous in size, and a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Satinwood, Mirror

Antique Jewelry Box in Burr Walnut
Antique Jewelry Box in Burr Walnut
H 8.75 in W 14.5 in D 10.2 in
Antique Jewelry Box in Coromandel with Betjemann Mechanism
By William Leuchars
Located in London, GB
Bramah lock, dates from the 1870's. It is the creation of George Betjemann, a class leading box maker and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

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