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Georgian and Victorian furniture locks by Bramah, London

Joseph Bramah & Sons was a prominent British company known for its innovative and high-quality locks during the Georgian and Victorian eras. The company was founded by Joseph Bramah in 1784 in London. Joseph Bramah was an inventor and engineer who held numerous patents throughout his lifetime, including several related to lock and security mechanisms.

In 1784, he patented the "Bramah Lock," which was a significant advancement in lock technology. This lock used a cylindrical key with multiple internal configurations, making it extremely difficult to pick or tamper with. The Bramah Lock became famous for its security features and was even endorsed by the government. Bramah's locks were used by many important institutions, including the Bank of England, the Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace.

While Joseph Bramah initially gained recognition for his improvements in door locks and safes, his company later expanded into the production of furniture more... locks. These locks were used to secure drawers, cabinets, and other pieces of furniture during the Georgian and Victorian eras. Just as with their door locks, Bramah's furniture locks were celebrated for their security features. They were designed to be pick-resistant and tamper-proof, making them highly sought after for protecting valuable possessions in homes and businesses.

Bramah locks earned royal patronage, further solidifying the company's reputation for excellence. Joseph Bramah's innovative locking mechanisms and his company's dedication to security made them trusted suppliers to the British monarchy.

Joseph Bramah died in 1814, but his company continued to operate under the leadership of his son, John. By 1871, Bramah & Sons was in the ownership of J.T Needs & Co of 128 Piccadilly, London. In 1901, J.T Needs was bought out by the Whitfield Safe & Lock Company. Three years later the name was officially changed back to Bramah & Co, which still continues as a locksmith company to this day. less...

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An antique cabin trunk, brass bound with brown painted canvas…
19th Century Brass Bound Antique Cabin Trunk with Bramah Lock

An antique cabin trunk, brass bound with brown painted canvas cloth finish and Bramah lock, 19th century, 23.23 in. high, 36.22 in. wide, 18.90 in. deep

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A fine Anglo-Chinese secretaire campaign chest, camphor wood…
19th Century Anglo-Chinese Secretaire Campaign Chest in Camphor Wood

A fine Anglo-Chinese secretaire campaign chest, camphor wood with solid ebony mouldings and string inlay, handsomely fitted top drawer with Bramah locks, 19th century, 50.39 in. high, 44.49 in. wide, 20.47 in. deep

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Victorian mahogany flat front chest of two short and 3 long…
Victorian Mahogany Chest with 5 Drawers

Victorian mahogany flat front chest of two short and 3 long cockbeaded drawers, with Bramah locks, bun handles and feet, 47.64 in. wide, 112 H and 20.87 in. deep

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Gillows antique English burr walnut davenport, handsomely…
Gillows Burr Walnut Davenport with Writing Slope and Drawers

Gillows antique English burr walnut davenport, handsomely fitted with pull-front writing slope, stationary drawer, ink and pen drawer and book rest slide. Original Bramah locks and keys with Gillows' signature melon feet with sunken casters. Stamped 'Gillo

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19th century Australian Colonial cedar Scotch chest, with long…
Colonial Cedar Scotch Chest with Bramah Locks and Campaign Handles

19th century Australian Colonial cedar Scotch chest, with long frieze drawer, two deep and two short drawers, three long drawers below on bracket feet, with campaign style folding brass handles and Bramah locks

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An unusual Colonial campaign chest, C. 1895, in rimu and kauri,…
Unusual Colonial Campaign Chest with German Influence

An unusual Colonial campaign chest, C. 1895, in rimu and kauri, New Zealand made but stylistically north German, carved canted front feet and rear bracket free, reeded side columns, five drawers with Bramah brass escutcheons and flush-mounted campaign hand

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Regency Gillows type mahogany chest of drawers with reeded…
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Bramah Locks

Regency Gillows type mahogany chest of drawers with reeded columns lions head brass handles and Bramah Locks circa 1820, height 107, width 116, depth 21.26 in.

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19th century mahogany and brass bound two stage campaign chest,…
Mahogany Campaign Chest with Brass Bindings and Bramah Locks

19th century mahogany and brass bound two stage campaign chest, traditional form with Bramah locks, folding brass handles on turned feet

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A 19th century campaign chest with brass mounts, recessed bale…
19th Century Brass-Mounted Campaign Chest

A 19th century campaign chest with brass mounts, recessed bale handles and side carrying handles; Bramah locks; turned feet. Height 45.67 in. Width 39.37 in.

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An English marquetry and gilt-bronze mounted bureau-plat, circa…
Marquetry Bureau-Plat with Bramah Locks and Gilt-Bronze Mounts

An English marquetry and gilt-bronze mounted bureau-plat, circa 1865 with Bramah locks, leather top 27.95 in. high, 44.88 in. wide, 24.02 in. deep

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