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Admiralty Pattern Brass and Glass Case with Lock
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Admiralty Pattern Brass and Glass Case with Lock

1900 - 1920
Description

A good quality Admiralty Pattern brass and glass case with hinged lid and lock, the back plate stamped 12181. Thought to originally house a Barograph or similar. Circa 1900.

A fantastic quality case, which could be wall or table mounted for a variety of purposes. In excellent condition, with expectant surface wear and pleasing patina.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

William Rand Antiques has dated this Brass Glass Display Case to the 1900s.

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SA1073990
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Description
A good quality Admiralty Pattern brass and glass case with hinged lid and lock, the back plate stamped 12181. Thought to originally house a Barograph or similar. Circa 1900.

A fantastic quality case, which could be wall or table mounted for a variety of purposes. In excellent condition, with expectant surface wear and pleasing patina.

Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Brass Glass Display Case to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1073990
William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2013

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A rectangular patinated brass display case featuring a clear glass top, glazed front panel, and lower brass section with a built-in keyhole.
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Archive I A rectangular patinated brass display case featuring a clear glass top, glazed front panel, and lower brass section with a built-in keyhole.

Admiralty Pattern Brass and Glass Case with Lock

Archive II A rectangular patinated brass display case featuring a clear glass top, glazed front panel, and lower brass section with a built-in keyhole. View II
Archive III A rectangular patinated brass display case featuring a clear glass top, glazed front panel, and lower brass section with a built-in keyhole. View III
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William Rand Antiques

William Rand Antiques
Telephone 07624 207 843
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The Courtyard
3 Water Street
Ramsey
Isle of Man
IM8 1JP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/osbourne
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William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
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A rectangular patinated brass display case featuring a clear glass top, glazed front panel, and lower brass section with a built-in keyhole.
Admiralty Pattern Brass and Glass Case with Lock
Ref: SA1073990
A rectangular patinated brass display case featuring a clear glass top, glazed front panel, and lower brass section with a built-in keyhole.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDisplay Cases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMaritime Industrial
  • MaterialBrass, Glass
  • ColourPatinated Brass
  • MotifsGlazed top panel, Front keyhole lock, Rectangular brass frame
  • SizeH 13.5 cm (5 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This Admiralty Pattern display case originates from the maritime industrial period around 1900. The piece comprises a rectangular brass frame with patinated brass surfaces and clear glass panels set into the top and front, complemented by a lower brass section housing a front keyhole lock. Visible details include a hinged lid, a stamped back plate, and surface wear consistent with age. The structure measures 13.5 cm high, 26 cm wide, and 18 cm deep. Suitable for domestic settings, the case adapts to wall or table mounting. It functions effectively on an office desk within a gentleman's library or study environment to display small collectibles.

FAQs

Admiralty pattern cases are robustly designed brass and glass storage containers traditionally used by naval services to secure sensitive nautical instruments, chronometers, or documentation.

These cases feature heavy soldered brass framing fitted with clear glass panels and an integrated lock mechanism to safeguard internal contents.

Authentic pieces exhibit substantial physical weight, original age-related brass oxidation, period mortise locks, and occasionally stamped pattern numbers or military ordnance marks.

Place the case on a desk, console, or bookshelf to house collections, jewellery, or natural specimens, providing a structured focal point with industrial character.

Clean glass panels using a soft microfibre cloth with standard glass cleaner, while gently dusting the brass framework to maintain its natural aged surface without using harsh abrasives.
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