This is a stylish antique Victorian burr walnut table top cigar humidor or collectors table-top cabinet, Circa 1870 in date.
The cabinet features two doors fitted with the original Bramah lock and key. It opens to reveal a pair of cedar-lined lined drawers each with a central adjustable divider, perfect for cigars, and hey are each fitted with inset flush brass ''campaign'' handles. The cabinet is raised on a moulded platform base.
It would make a beautiful gift to any connoisseur of fine cigars or as a collector’s cabinet.
Condition:
In really excellent original condition having only been carefully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 29 cm x Width 34.5 cm x Depth 29 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 11 inches x Width 1 foot, 2 inches x Depth 11 inches
Bramah
is London''s oldest security company. Established at 124 Piccadilly, London in 1784, and today based in Marylebone, London and Romford, Essex
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Bramah made their first lock in 1784 and the patent was awarded in 1787. The designer was Joseph Bramah. Joseph Bramah was a leading inventor of the industrial revolution, patenting over 18 new ideas, including a new valve for the water closet (toilet), the hydraulic pump, a fountain pen, and a fire engine.
Bramah also introduced a beer hand pump for use at the bar, to prevent fluid loss when barmen went downstairs to pour a new jug! Due to the quality of his manufacturing, his name became a by-word amongst British Engineers for engineering excellence and many of his inventions are on display in the Science Museum in London. You can find one of his original toilets still working in Osborne House, Queen Victoria''s home on the Isle of Wight.
The Bramah lock was unique and advanced property and valuables protection enormously. Indeed it was 50 years ahead of any Chubb lock and 70 years ahead of Yale. Original Bramah locks are most often found on the highest quality homes and furniture.
Our reference: A4830
Internal Reference: A4830
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1186849
Dateline of this antique is 1870
Height is 29cm (11.4inches)Width is 34.5cm (13.6inches)Depth is 29cm (11.4inches)
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