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ANTIQUE #SA1154184

A Walnut Safe Wellington Chest By S. Mordan & Co

£4,500    $6,096    €5,301
Constructed from burr walnut, the safe disguised as a tall chest of drawers rising from a plinth base with rounded corners, the single door hidden behind five panelled drawers, revealing the velvet-lined safe incorporating two lockable drawers and double shelves; the remaining top and bottom drawers fully functional and having Bramah locks. The door to the safe bearing the maker''s label ''S. Mordan & Co.''
 
Circa 1850
 
Currently in original, unrestored condition, please contact us to discuss further.
 
S. Mordan & Co was founded by Sampson Mordan (1770-1843), apprentice and assistant of the mechanic John Bramah, nephew of the famous locksmith Joseph Bramah. Founded together with a partner in 1815, the firm started trading under Mordan''s eponymous label in 1836, and was continued by his sons from 1843 onwards. Gaining fame with their participation in the 1851 Great Exhibition, Mordan & Co would go on to supply items in silver and gold to Asprey & Co among others, while also produ...
Antique SA1154184 shown on this page was made in 1850. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1850
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Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
18th and 18th Century English, French & Italian Furniture & Decorative Arts
Butchoff Antiques Ltd. is also an antique trade association member of LAPADA BADA
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