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Large Brass Keyhole with Cover KC580
Large Brass Keyhole with Cover KC580
Original, quality late 19th century oval shaped cast brass keyhole surround with a swinging cover. The backplate has a large keyhole and four large countersunk screw holes for mounting. Complete and in good and working order.

Keyhole 1.25" tall.

Exterior 2.75" x 1.25".

 
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Price: £56.00


Run of Brass Keyhole Covers, 8 available KC579
Original, quality 1920's cast pink brass, pear shaped keyhole surround with a swinging cover. This example has three countersunk screw holes to the backplate for mounting. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

2" x 1.25".

Keyhole 1" tall.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £36.00


Run of Brass Keyhole Covers, 8 available KC579



Large Brass Keyhole Cover KC578
Large Brass Keyhole Cover KC578
Original, quality late 19th century sheet brass keyhole surround of an unusual form with a large aperture for the key and a cast brass swinging cover. The backplate has five screw holes for mounting and all has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.

4" tall x 1.5".

Keyhole 1.5" tall.

 
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Price: £65.00


Brass Keyhole Surround KC577
Original, quality early to mid 19th century brass keyhole surround with provision for the door handle for a mortice lock with a swinging brass cover. This example has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and all has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Not easy to find these today. Complete and in good and working order.

5.25" x 2.25".

Keyhole 1" tall.

Distance from centre of keyhole to centre of door handle hole 2".

 
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Price: £89.00


Brass Keyhole Surround KC577



Elsley's Brass Keyhole Surround, 2 matching available the same hand KC576
Elsley's Brass Keyhole Surround, 2 matching available the same hand KC576
Original, quality late 19th century brass keyhole surround with provision for the door handle for a mortice lock and with a swinging brass cover. This example has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and the reverse is impressed "Elsley's" for the manufacturer. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. Not easy to find these today.

5" x 2" tall.

Keyhole 0.75" tall.

Distance centre of keyhole to centre of door handle 2".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £89.00


W.T.S Unused Brass Keyhole with Cover KC575
Original, quality late 19th century unused cast brass keyhole surround with a swinging cover in the original unpolished matt gilt finish with an embossed design to the cover and a rope chain effect to the border of the backplate. This example also has two countersunk screw holes for mounting. Complete and in good and working order.

Backplate 2.5" x 1".

Keyhole 1" tall.

 
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Price: £45.00


W.T.S Unused Brass Keyhole with Cover KC575



Brass Keyhole Cover and Backplate KC574
Brass Keyhole Cover and Backplate KC574
Original, quality early 19th century brass combination keyhole cover and door handle backplate. This unusual example has the keyhole for a good sized period door key with a swinging cover and the extended backplate to both sides for a period brass handle and mortice lock. This example is handed but it can be altered to fit the other hand if required. With four countersunk screw holes for mounting. Complete and in good and working order. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost.

Backplate 5 1/8" x 2.25".

Keyhole 1" tall.

 
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Price: £89.00


Brass Keyhole Cover and Backplate KC573
Original, quality early 19th century brass combination keyhole cover and door handle backplate. This unusual example has the keyhole for a good sized period door key with a swinging cover and the extended backplate to both sides for a period brass handle and mortice lock, either handed and with four countersunk screw holes for mounting. Complete and in good and working order. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost.

Backplate 5" x 2" tall.

Keyhole 1" tall.

 
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Price: £89.00


Brass Keyhole Cover and Backplate KC573



Run of Brass Keyhole Surrounds, 2 matching available KC571
Run of Brass Keyhole Surrounds, 2 matching available KC571
Original, quality circa 1900, rectangular shaped cast pink brass keyhole surround with two countersunk screw holes for mounting and a good sized keyhole. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order.

1.5" x 1".

Keyhole 0.75".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £16.00


Brass Keyhole Surround, 2 available KC569
Original, quality late 19th century brass keyhole surround with four screw holes for mounting and a decorative outer shape. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra. Complete and in good and working order.

2.25" x 2.25".

Keyholes 1" tall and 0.75" tall.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £34.00


Brass Keyhole Surround, 2 available KC569



Brass Keyhole KC558
Brass Keyhole KC558
Original, quality late 19th century oval shaped cast brass keyhole surround with four countersunk screw holes for mounting and a good shaped keyhole. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

2" x 1.5".

Keyhole 0.75" tall.

 
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Price: £30.00


Brass Keyhole Cover KC553
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass keyhole surround with a swinging cover. The backplate has three countersunk screw holes for mounting and a good sized keyhole and the cover has a dotted decoration in relief. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

2.25" x 1" plus keyhole 1 1/8" tall.

 
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Price: £38.00


Brass Keyhole Cover KC553



Brass Keyhole Cover KC550
Brass Keyhole Cover KC550
Original, quality 1920's cast brass keyhole surround with a swinging cover. This example has a vertical rectangular backplate with four countersunk scew holes for mounting and an elliptical shaped swinging cover. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

Backplate 2.75" x 1".

Keyhole 0.75" tall.

 
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Price: £36.00


Chromed Keyhole Cover KC547
Original, quality 1920's / 30's chrome plated on brass keyhole surround with a swinging cover. All in an Art Deco style. The backplate has three countersunk screw holes for mounting and a good sized keyhole. Complete and in good and working order.

2" x 0.75".

Keyhole 7/8" tall.

 
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Price: £26.00


Chromed Keyhole Cover KC547



Pink Brass Keyhole Cover KC545
Pink Brass Keyhole Cover KC545
Original, quality circa 1900, cast pink brass keyhole with an oval shaped swinging cover. This example has three countersunk screw holes for mounting, has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.

1.5" x 0.75".

Keyhole 0.75" tall.

 
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Price: £26.00


Brass Keyhole Cover KC544
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass keyhole with a shaped swinging cover. This example has a tapered form, a good sized keyhole and two countersunk screw holes for mounting. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

2.5" x 0.5".

Keyhole 1" tall.

 
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Price: £38.00


Brass Keyhole Cover KC544



Brass Keyhole with Cover KC543
Brass Keyhole with Cover KC543
Original, quality 1920's pink brass keyhole with a swinging cover. The backplate has three countersunk screw holes for mounting and a good sized keyhole. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

1.75" x 1".

Keyhole 1" tall.

 
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Price: £26.00


Brass Keyhole KC539
Original, quality 1920's elliptical shaped cast pink brass keyhole with two holes for mounting. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

1.75" x 1".

Keyhole 0.75".

 
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Price: £23.00


Brass Keyhole KC539



Brass Keyhole KC538
Brass Keyhole KC538
Original, quality 1920's cast brass keyhole with a hammered finish, a decorative outer shape and two countersunk screw holes for mounting. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

1.5" x 1".

Keyhole 0.75" tall.

 
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Price: £23.00


Ribbed Brass Keyhole Cover KC537
Original, quality 1920's brass oval shaped keyhole surrounds with an embossed ribbed brass swinging cover. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and a good size keyhole. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

2.25" x 1 1/8".

Keyhole 1 1/8" tall.

 
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Price: £30.00


Ribbed Brass Keyhole Cover KC537



Run of Art Nouveau Keyhole Covers, 7 available KC535
Run of Art Nouveau Keyhole Covers, 7 available KC535
Original, quality 1920's oxidised on brass keyhole surround with a swinging cover. This example has an embossed Art Nouveau design to the cover, two countersunk screw holes for mounting to the backplate and a good size keyhole. All is complete and in good and working order.

2 3/8" x 7/8".

Keyhole 0.75" tall.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £26.00


Run of Pink Brass Keyhole Covers, 7 available KC533
Original, quality 1920's cast pink brass keyhole surround with a teardrop shaped swinging cover. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and the keyhole is a good size. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

2.25" x 0.75".

Keyhole 7/8" tall.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £26.00


Run of Pink Brass Keyhole Covers, 7 available KC533



Run of Ribbed Brass Keyhole Covers, 25 available KC532
Run of Ribbed Brass Keyhole Covers, 25 available KC532
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass keyhole surround with a ribbed brass swinging cover. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting, the keyhole is a good size and the reverse is impressed "JC&S" for the manufacturer. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

Backplate 2.75" x 0.75".

Keyhole 1" tall.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £38.00


Cowhorn Keyhole Covers, 3 available KC529
18th or early 19th century keyhole surround with a swinging cover in pressed cowhorn. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and a good sized keyhole. All is complete and in good and working order.

3" x 0.75.

1" keyhole.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £65.00


Cowhorn Keyhole Covers, 3 available KC529



Ribbed Ebony Keyhole Cover, 2 available KC522
Ribbed Ebony Keyhole Cover, 2 available KC522
Original, quality late 19th century brass keyhole surround with a ribbed ebony swinging cover. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

Backplate 2.5" x 0.75".

Keyhole 1" tall.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £25.00


Ebony Keyhole Cover KC517
Original, quality late 19th century brass keyhole surround with an ebony swinging cover. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order. Only one single available.

Backplate 2.75" x 0.75".

Keyhole 1" tall.

 
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Price: £23.00


Ebony Keyhole Cover KC517



Ribbed Ebony Keyhole Cover KC516
Ribbed Ebony Keyhole Cover KC516
Original, quality late 19th century brass keyhole surround with a ribbed ebony swinging cover. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order.

Backplate 2.5" x 0.75".

Keyhole 1 1/8" tall.

 
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Price: £30.00


Light Oak Keyhole Covers, 2 available KC515
Original, quality late 19th century brass keyhole surround with a honey coloured oak swinging covers, the backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order.

2.75" x 0.75".

Keyhole 1".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £20.00


Light Oak Keyhole Covers, 2 available KC515



Light Oak Keyhole Covers, 3 available KC514
Light Oak Keyhole Covers, 3 available KC514
Original, quality late 19th century brass keyhole surround with a honey coloured oak swinging covers, the backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order.

2.5" x 7/8".

Keyhole 1".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £20.00


Ribbed Oak Keyhole Covers, 3 available KC513
Original, quality late 19th century brass keyhole surround with a ribbed honey coloured oak keyhole cover. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and a good sized keyhole. The brass has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

2.5" x 0.75".

Keyhole 1" tall.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £23.00


Ribbed Oak Keyhole Covers, 3 available KC513



Run of Mahogany Key Covers, 6 available KC512
Run of Mahogany Key Covers, 6 available KC512
Original, quality 1920's brass keyhole surrounds with mahogany teardrop shaped swinging covers. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and the brass has been lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and in good and working order. Some colour variation.

Backplate 2.25" x 0.75".

Keyhole 0.75".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £12.00


Run of Dark Mahogany Key Covers, 6 available KC511
Original, quality 1920's brass keyhole surrounds with dark mahogany teardrop shaped swinging covers. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and the brass has been lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and in good and working order.

Backplate 2.25" x 0.75".

Keyhole 0.75".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £12.00


Run of Dark Mahogany Key Covers, 6 available KC511



Brass Keyhole Cover, 2 available KC510
Brass Keyhole Cover, 2 available KC510
Original, quality 1920's brass keyhole surround with a 'soldier' shaped swinging cover. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and all has been polished and lacquered, although the lacuqer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order.

Backplate 2.5" x 0.75".

Keyhole 1" tall.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £30.00


Brass Keyhole Cover KC508
Original, quality 1920's cast pink brass keyhole surround with a teardrop shaped swinging cover. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and all has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order.

Backplate 2.25" x 0.75".

Keyhole 0.75".

 
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Price: £23.00


Brass Keyhole Cover KC508



Brass Keyhole Cover, 2 available KC507
Brass Keyhole Cover, 2 available KC507
Original, quality 1920's cast pink brass keyhole surround with a teardrop shaped swinging cover. The backplate has two countersunk screw hoels for mounting and all has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order.

Backplate 2.25" x 0.75".

Keyhole 0.75".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £23.00


Run of Brass Keyhole Covers, 5 available KC504
Original, quality unused pre-war brass keyhole surrounds with swinging covers. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and the keyhole is the wider based shape. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

Backplate 2.5" x 0.75".

Keyhole 1" tall.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £23.00


Run of Brass Keyhole Covers, 5 available KC504



Brass Keyhole Cover KC503
Brass Keyhole Cover KC503
Original, quality late 9th century two piece cast brass keyhole surround with a swinging cover. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

2.25" x 7/8".

1" keyhole.

 
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Price: £34.00


Gaskell & Chambers Brass Keyhole Surround, 2 available KC502
Original, quality shield shaped brass keyhole surround with three countersunk screw holes for mounting and impressed "Gaskell & Chambers Ltd Dale End Works Birmingham Serial No82 1929". Gaskell & Chambers were a large manufacturer of pub and Hotel fixtures and fittings. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order.

3" x 2.25" x 0.25".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £65.00


Gaskell & Chambers Brass Keyhole Surround, 2 available KC502



Bakelite Keyhole Surround, 2 available KC497
Bakelite Keyhole Surround, 2 available KC497
Original, quality 1930's plain and simple rectangular shaped brown bakelite keyhole surround with canted corners and two countersunk screw holes for mounting. Complete and in good order.

1.75" x 7/8".

Keyhole 1" tall.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £10.00


Brass Keyhole with Cover KC494
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass keyhole with a swinging cover and two countersunk screw holes for mounting, probably from a small strong box or similar. A most unusual example. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

1.5" x 0.5".

0.5" keyhole tall.

 
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Price: £30.00


Brass Keyhole with Cover KC494



Nickel Keyhole with Cover KC492
Nickel Keyhole with Cover KC492
Original, quality 1920's nickel keyhole with two countersunk screw holes for mounting and a small keyhole. The swinging oval cover is cushioned to the centre and all is complete and in good and working order.

2" x 0.75".

0.75" keyhole tall.

 
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Price: £23.00


Bronzed Keyhole with Cover KC491
Original, quality 1920's bronzed on brass keyhole with an embossed swinging cover with a decorative design. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and all is complete and in good and working order.

2.25" tall x 1" keyhole.

 
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Price: £34.00


Bronzed Keyhole with Cover KC491



Brass Keyhole with Cover KC488
Brass Keyhole with Cover KC488
Original, quality 1920's oval shaped brass keyhole surround with a swinging cover. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and a smallish keyhole. The cover has a hammered finish and all has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.

2" x 1".

0.75" keyhole tall.

 
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Price: £36.00


Hobbs & Co Brass Keyhole Cover KC487
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass keyhole surround with a swinging cover. The cover is impressed fr the manufacturer "Hobbs & Co London" and the backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and a keyhole 0.75" tall. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

2" x 7/8" x 0.2" front to back.

Keyhole 0.75" tall.

 
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Price: £38.00


Hobbs & Co Brass Keyhole Cover KC487



Brass Keyhole with Cover KC482
Brass Keyhole with Cover KC482
Original, quality 1920's / 30's pink brass keyhole with a swinging cover. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting. All is polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.

1.75" x 1".

Keyhole 1" tall.

 
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Price: £23.00


Cast Brass Keyhole with Cover KC481
Original, quality 1920's / 30's cast pink brass circular keyhole to take a Chubb key. This example has a bead to the outer rim of the cover and the backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.

1.25" wide x 1.5" tall.

Keyhole 0.75" tall.

 
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Price: £30.00


Cast Brass Keyhole with Cover KC481



Brass Keyhole with Cover KC477
Brass Keyhole with Cover KC477
Original, quality 1920's cast pink brass keyhole surround with a shaped swinging cover. The backplate has a good sized keyhole and two countersunk screw holes for mounting. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.

2.25" x 1".

Keyhole 1" tall.

 
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Price: £34.00


Pink Brass Keyhole with Cover, 8 available KC473
Original, quality late 19th century cast pink brass teardrop shape keyhole surround with a swinging cover. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and a shaped medium sized keyhole. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

2" tall x 0.75" wide.

Keyhole 0.75" tall.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £26.00


Pink Brass Keyhole with Cover, 8 available KC473



Brass Keyhole Surround, 2 available KC467
Brass Keyhole Surround, 2 available KC467
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass keyhole surround with two countersunk screw holes for mounting and a good sized keyhole. A chunky keyhole surround ideal for the front and back door. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order.

2.5" x 1.25" x 0.25" front to back.

Keyhole 1.25".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £38.00


Run of Brass Keyholes, 6 available KC465
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass keyhole surround with four countersunk screw holes for mounting and a good sized keyhole. A chunky keyhole surround ideal for the front and back door. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order.

2.25" x 1.5" x 0.25" front".

Keyhole 1.25".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £38.00


Run of Brass Keyholes, 6 available KC465



Run of Brass Keyholes, 12 available KC464
Run of Brass Keyholes, 12 available KC464
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass keyhole surround with a recessed key guide and four countersunk screw holes for mounting and a good sized keyhole. A chunky keyhole surround ideal for the front and back door. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order.

2.25" x 1.5" x 0.25" front to back plus recessed 1.5" x 0.25".

Keyhole 1.25".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £38.00


Pink Brass Keyhole Cover KC457
Original, quality post-war circular pink brass keyhole surround with a swinging cover. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and a plain keyhole. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

1.5" tall.

1.25" wide.

Keyhole 0.75".

 
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Price: £23.00


Pink Brass Keyhole Cover KC457



Brass 2 Piece Keyhole with Covers, 2 available KC443
Brass 2 Piece Keyhole with Covers, 2 available KC443
Original, quality 1920's two piece brass keyhole surround with a swinging cover. The backplate has three countersunk screw holes for mounting and one to the top to hold the swinging cover. These examples are in a good sheet brass and have a good sized keyhole. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

Backplate 2.5" x 5/8".

Keyhole 1".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £23.00


Ribbed Ebony Keyhole Cover KC441
Original, quality late 19th century brass keyhole surround with a ribbed ebony swinging cover. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and the brass has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. All is complete and in good and working order.

2.5" x 0.75".

Keyhole 1".

 
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Price: £30.00


Ribbed Ebony Keyhole Cover KC441



Ribbed Ebony Keyhole Cover KC440
Ribbed Ebony Keyhole Cover KC440
Original, quality late 19th century brass keyhole surround with a ribbed ebony swinging cover. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and the brass has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. All is complete and in good and working order.

2.75" x 0.75".

Keyhole 1.1/8".

 
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Price: £30.00


Brass Keyhole with Cover KC438
Original, quality 1920's cast yellow brass keyhole with a cast pink brass swinging cover in the form of a hanging curtain. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and a reasonable sized keyhole. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

2.5" x 0.75".

Keyhole 1" tall.

 
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Price: £56.00


Brass Keyhole with Cover KC438



Run of Brass Keyhole Covers, 4 available KC434
Run of Brass Keyhole Covers, 4 available KC434
Original, quality 1920's cast pink brass pear shaped keyhole surround with a separate swinging cover. This example has two countersunk screw holes to the backplate for mounting and one to fix the cover. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

2" x 1.25".

Keyhole 1" tall.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £36.00


Bronzed Steel Keyholes, 10 available KC432
Original, quality 1920's / 30's circular steel keyhole surrounds in the original oxidised finish. This example has a dished out centre, three screw holes and a keyhole suitable for a Chub key size and larger. The face is impressed "Patent". Probably unused and complete and in good and working order.

1.75" diam.

Keyhole 1" tall.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £12.00


Bronzed Steel Keyholes, 10 available KC432



Large Wrought Iron Keyhole Surround KC429
Large Wrought Iron Keyhole Surround KC429
Original, quality late 19th century large wrought iron keyhole surround in a diamond form with a large key aperture and four countersunk screw holes for mounting. Cleaned and lacquered and complete and in good and working order.

3.75" x 3.75".

Keyhole 1.5" tall.

 
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Price: £38.00


Brass Keyhole with Cover KC427
Original, quality 1920's cast brass keyhole surround with a decorative swinging cover, all in the original matt gilt finish. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and all is complete and in good and working order.

2.75" x 1".

Keyhole 1".

 
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Price: £45.00


Brass Keyhole with Cover KC427



Decorative Brass Keyhole Cover KC414
Decorative Brass Keyhole Cover KC414
Original, quality 1920's sheet brass keyhole surround with two screw holes for mounting and a pressed brass decorative swinging cover. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.

Backplate 2.5" x 0.75".

Keyhole 1" tall.

 
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Price: £36.00


Gibbons Brass Keyhole Surround, 4 available KC412
Original, quality cast brass rectangular shaped keyhole surround, circa 1900 with a large keyhole concave set and four countersunk screw holes for mounting. This example has been cut down from a door handle backplate originally manufactured by Gibbons of Wolverhampton. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and in good order.

2.5" tall x 2" wide.

Keyhole 1" plus 1/8" tall.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £23.00


Gibbons Brass Keyhole Surround, 4 available KC412



Brass Keyhole Surround, 3 available KC410
Brass Keyhole Surround, 3 available KC410
Original, quality heavy cast pink brass keyhole surround circa 1990, of larger proportions, probably from a safe or strongroom door, with from countersunk screw holes for mounting. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

2.5" x 2.5".

Keyhole 1.5" tall.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £34.00


J Tann Chromed Keyhole with Cover KC397
Original, quality 1920's chromed on brass keyhole surround, with a swinging cover originally from the door of a fireproof safe. This example is detailed to the cover "J. Tann No 117 Newgate Street London EC". The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and all is complete and in good and working order.

2.5" x 1.5".

 
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Price: £45.00


J Tann Chromed Keyhole with Cover KC397



Ratner Chromed Keyhole with Cover, 3 available KC396
Ratner Chromed Keyhole with Cover, 3 available KC396
Original, quality post war, chromed finish on cast brass, keyhole surround, with a swinging cover. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and the cover is embossed "Ratner tel no City 2309". This example was originally from the door of a fireproof safe.

2.25" x 2".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £45.00


J Tann Brass Keyhole with Cover, 9 available KC394
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass keyhole surround with a swinging cover embossed " J. Tann No 117 Newgate Street London E.C.". This example originally fitted to the door of a fireproof safe, has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and a fairly small keyhole. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order.

2.25" tall x 1.25" wide.

Keyhole 0.75" tall.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £45.00


J Tann Brass Keyhole with Cover, 9 available KC394



Brass Keyhole Surround, 3 matching available KC387
Brass Keyhole Surround, 3 matching available KC387
Original, quality 1920's unused cast brass large keyhole surround of a vertical form, with detailed decoration, two screw holes for mounting and a good sized hole for the key. Decorated with acanthus leaves, an urn and an acorn. Probably continental and polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order.

4.75" x 1.5".

0.75" tall key hole.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £38.00


Cut Glass and Nickel Keyhole with Cover, 3 available KC369
Original, quality pre-war, nickel keyhole surround with clear glass swinging cover with a cut star pattern. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and one screw hole for the swinging cover. Not a chip in sight, complete and in good and working order.

2.5" x 1".

0.5" front to back.

Keyhole 0.75" tall.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £34.00


Cut Glass and Nickel Keyhole with Cover, 3 available KC369



Brass Keyhole Cover KC366
Brass Keyhole Cover KC366
Original, quality, late 19th century, cast brass keyhole surround with a teardrop shaped brass swinging cover. This example has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and a 0.25" key guide to be recessed. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order.

2.5" x 0.75".

Keyhole 0.75" tall.

 
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Price: £36.00


Oak and Brass Keyhole Cover KC361
Original, quality, late 19th century, cast brass keyhole surround with a shaped honey coloured oak swinging cover. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order.

1.75" x 0.75".

Keyhole 1.25" tall.

 
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Price: £34.00


Oak and Brass Keyhole Cover KC361



Enamelled Keyhole Surround KC309
Enamelled Keyhole Surround KC309
Original, quality 1950's, bronze coloured enamel on cast iron, oval shaped keyhole surround with two countersunk screw holes or mounting, complete and in good order.

Exterior 1.5" x 1.25".

Keyhole 1".

 
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Price: £23.00


Oak Keyhole with Cover, 2 available KC308
Original, quality, late 19th century, pressed brass keyhole surround, with a turned oak swinging cover of a good shape. The brass backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and the backplate has been lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. All is complete and in good and working order.

Cover 3" x 1".

Keyhole 1" long.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £23.00


Oak Keyhole with Cover, 2 available KC308



Small Brass Keyhole KC302
Small Brass Keyhole KC302
Original, quality 1920's, very small sheet brass, oval shaped keyhole surround, with two countersunk screw holes for mounting. Suitable for drawers etc. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order.

1" x 0.75".

0.5" keyhole.

 
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Price: £4.00


Brass Keyhole, 4 available KC300
Original, quality, late 19th century, unused pressed brass keyhole surround, with an Art Nouveau embossed design, a shaped outer edge, four countersunk screw holes for mounting and a small keyhole. The reverse is embossed with the registration number for the year 1888. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost.

2" x 1.25" wide.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £23.00


Brass Keyhole, 4 available KC300



Gibbons Keyhole Surround, 21 available KC294
Gibbons Keyhole Surround, 21 available KC294
Original, quality, large cast pink brass circular keyhole surround, circa 1900, with a large dished keyhole, four countersunk screw holes for mounting and a groove just inside the outer edge. The reverse is impressed "Gibbons of Wolverhampton" for the manufacturer. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost, all is complete and in good order.

2.5" diameter.

1.25" height of keyhole.

0.5" to be recessed.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £23.00


Brass Keyhole with Cover, 2 matching available KC274
Original, quality 1920's, sheet brass keyhole surrounds, each with a pressed brass swinging cover. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and the cover has one. The cover has pressed designs in the form of linen folds and all has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order.

2.5" x 1".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £26.00


Brass Keyhole with Cover, 2 matching available KC274



Cut Glass Keyhole with Cover, 2 available KC265
Cut Glass Keyhole with Cover, 2 available KC265
Original, quality 1920's, aluminium keyhole surround with a cut glass swinging cover. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and the facet cut cover is clear glass with a star cut detail to the centre. One cover has a chip, otherwise all is complete and in good and working order.

Backplate 2.5" x 1".

Total 1.5" front to back.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £34.00


Brass Keyholes, 7 available KC264
Original, quality 1920's, pressed sheet brass circular keyhole surround, with two countersunk screw holes for mounting and a dished centre. A good long run of dainty keyholes. Complete and in good order.

1.5" diameter x 0.25" to be recessed.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £16.00


Brass Keyholes, 7 available KC264



Brass Keyhole with Cover KC254
Brass Keyhole with Cover KC254
Original, quality 1920's, cast brass keyhole with a fancy embossed brass swinging cover. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and the cover has a raised central panel and beaded outer edge. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order.

2.5" x 0.75".

 
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Price: £36.00


Gibbons Keyhole Surround KC221
Original, quality, circa 1900, large cast pink brass circular keyhole surround, with a large dished keyhole and four screw holes for mounting. The reverse is impressed "Gibbons Wolverhampton" for the manufacturer. Polished, lacquered, complete and in good order.

2.5" diameter.

Keyhole 1.25" long.

 
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Price: £23.00


Gibbons Keyhole Surround KC221



Many Similar Pressed Brass Keyhole Surrounds KC211
Many Similar Pressed Brass Keyhole Surrounds KC211
Original, quality, circa 1900 to 1920's, pressed brass, oval shaped keyhole surrounds, of various sizes and with various size cut out keyholes. Have been lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order.

Various sizes from 2" x 1.5" to 1.75" x 1.25".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £7.00


Ceramic Keyhole with Cover, 9 matching available KC193
Original, quality, ceramic keyhole cover circa 1900, with a coffee coloured, woodgrain finish and a sheet brass backplate with two countersunk screw holes for mounting. An unusual design; complete and in good and working order.

2.75" x 1" x 0.25".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £23.00


Ceramic Keyhole with Cover, 9 matching available KC193



Ribbed White Ceramic Keyhole with Cover, 20 matching available KC192
Ribbed White Ceramic Keyhole with Cover, 20 matching available KC192
Original, quality, 1920's, ribbed, white ceramic, shaped keyhole cover with a sheet brass backplate, with two countersunk screw holes for mounting. Complete and in good and working order.

2.75" x 0.75" x 0.5".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £16.00


Small Brass Keyhole Surrounds, 4 available KC177
Small, 1920's, yellow brass keyhole surrounds for furniture, each with two countersunk screw holes for mounting. A super keyhole surround complete and in good order. Has been lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost.

1" x 0.75".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £6.00


Small Brass Keyhole Surrounds, 4 available KC177



Ribbed Keyhole with Cover KC106
Ribbed Keyhole with Cover KC106
Original quality ribbed stained beech keyhole cover, circa 1900, with a brass backplate. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and all is complete and in good and working order. Other very similar keyhole covers may be available.

2.5" x 1" x 0.5".

 
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Price: £10.00


Hobbs & Co Brass Keyhole Surround, 10 available KC103
Original quality, late 19th century, cast brass oval shaped keyhole surround with three countersunk screw holes for mounting and a recessed keyhole aperture. Impressed to the front for the manufacturer 'Hobbs & Co London'. Has been lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order.

2" x 1.5" plus 0.25" to be recessed.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £23.00


Hobbs & Co Brass Keyhole Surround, 10 available KC103



Cast Iron Keyhole Surround, 2 available KC89
Cast Iron Keyhole Surround, 2 available KC89
Original quality, late 19th century, unused oval shaped cast iron keyhole surround with four countersunk screw holes for mounting. Complete and in good order.

3" x 2.25".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £18.00


White Ceramic Keyhole with Cover KC80
Original quality, late 19th century, cast brass keyhole surround with a white ceramic swinging cover. The backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting. All is complete and in good order.

3" x 1" x 0.5" front to back.

 
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Price: £26.00


White Ceramic Keyhole with Cover KC80



Large Cast Iron Keyhole Surrounds, 10 available KC54
Large Cast Iron Keyhole Surrounds, 10 available KC54
Matching original quality, late 19th century, unused cast iron large keyhole surrounds in the original black paintwork with a super large keyhole. These examples have four countersunk screwholes for mounting and are all complete and in good order.

3.5" x 2.75".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £20.00

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