Tremendous Bank of 34 Vintage Tote Bins from Benton Lock Works
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What a cracker from the Benton Locks Works the maker of locks for the Cunard Line and reputedly for the fated Titanic.
The banks of tote bins sitting on a factory made rack would have been used to hold lock parts and the such and was found along with many other items whilst we were on our travels. The tote bins all differ in look and patina with the green painted iron rack also showing it history rather well.
A little history below on Thomas Benton and Son Ltd is always useful:
“Thomas Benton (born 1835) and his brother Joseph (born 1846) went to America to work in the coal mines. With the money they made they returned to Willenhall where they set up as lock makers, Thomas in premises in Newhall Street.
In about 1900 Thomas purchased a piece of land in Victoria Street where he built a family house with workshops at the back.
John Wormington Benton (b 1865) took over the running of the business from his father and in 1936 the business became a limited company, as Thomas Benton and Sons Ltd. By that time they employed about 100 people and were about the third largest employer in the Willenhall lock trade.
Over the years the company have made many specialised locks, including many ships locks, and their products were fitted to the Titanic, the Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mary and later the QE2.”
The bins and its rack would make a wonderful centre piece to maybe a kitchen or a commercial space. Worth remembering that these have history and as such have knocks and bumps and is also very heavy!
A truly wonderful piece of furniture with history – rare indeed.
Dimensions – Overall: Height 161cm x Width 135cm x Depth 61cm
Dimensions – Specifically the Tote Bins of which there are Two Sizes:
8 Small – Height 15cm x Width 28cm x Depth 30cm
26 Large – Height 15cm x Width 28cm x Depth 58cm
Established in 2011 we take pleasure in working for private and commercial clients in the sourcing of single pieces though to full Interior Design www.malersykes.com
We appreciate that sometimes you may wish to touch and see a piece in the flesh before purchasing, if this is the case please call or email us to make an appointment (Monday – Saturday 9am-9pm). We are happy to take calls to answer any questions or if you wish to make a payment via the phone on 0121 2367740.
We include UK mainland delivery in the purchase price and utilise the services of three private couriers companies to deliver larger items. All items including furniture are suitably wrapped and padded in house in addition to our trusted couriers blanket wrapping whilst the piece is in transit. Delivery takes between 4-15 days depending on your location and we will contact you shortly after purchase to put the wheels in motion.
Please email for International, Scottish (north of Glasgow) and Ireland shipping quotes.
Any questions, please ask or mail [email protected].
The banks of tote bins sitting on a factory made rack would have been used to hold lock parts and the such and was found along with many other items whilst we were on our travels. The tote bins all differ in look and patina with the green painted iron rack also showing it history rather well.
A little history below on Thomas Benton and Son Ltd is always useful:
“Thomas Benton (born 1835) and his brother Joseph (born 1846) went to America to work in the coal mines. With the money they made they returned to Willenhall where they set up as lock makers, Thomas in premises in Newhall Street.
In about 1900 Thomas purchased a piece of land in Victoria Street where he built a family house with workshops at the back.
John Wormington Benton (b 1865) took over the running of the business from his father and in 1936 the business became a limited company, as Thomas Benton and Sons Ltd. By that time they employed about 100 people and were about the third largest employer in the Willenhall lock trade.
Over the years the company have made many specialised locks, including many ships locks, and their products were fitted to the Titanic, the Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mary and later the QE2.”
The bins and its rack would make a wonderful centre piece to maybe a kitchen or a commercial space. Worth remembering that these have history and as such have knocks and bumps and is also very heavy!
A truly wonderful piece of furniture with history – rare indeed.
Dimensions – Overall: Height 161cm x Width 135cm x Depth 61cm
Dimensions – Specifically the Tote Bins of which there are Two Sizes:
8 Small – Height 15cm x Width 28cm x Depth 30cm
26 Large – Height 15cm x Width 28cm x Depth 58cm
Established in 2011 we take pleasure in working for private and commercial clients in the sourcing of single pieces though to full Interior Design www.malersykes.com
We appreciate that sometimes you may wish to touch and see a piece in the flesh before purchasing, if this is the case please call or email us to make an appointment (Monday – Saturday 9am-9pm). We are happy to take calls to answer any questions or if you wish to make a payment via the phone on 0121 2367740.
We include UK mainland delivery in the purchase price and utilise the services of three private couriers companies to deliver larger items. All items including furniture are suitably wrapped and padded in house in addition to our trusted couriers blanket wrapping whilst the piece is in transit. Delivery takes between 4-15 days depending on your location and we will contact you shortly after purchase to put the wheels in motion.
Please email for International, Scottish (north of Glasgow) and Ireland shipping quotes.
Any questions, please ask or mail [email protected].