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
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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.
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