M.B.L, which trades as Mid Beds Locksmiths, holds a Royal Warrant as Locksmiths and Architectural Ironmongers to His Majesty The King. The Shefford firm specialises in the conservation, repair, restoration and replication of historic locks, keys, architectural ironmongery and fittings, working on everything from houses to stately homes. It offers bespoke design and manufacture in materials and finishes including black and waxed ironwork, brass and bronze, and provides ironmongery advice and scheduling for architects, contractors and interior designers. With more than thirty years in the trade, it also runs a locksmith and security business.
Suitable for: listed houses and country houses where original rim locks, mortice locks, keys and window furniture should be repaired or replicated rather than replaced with modern hardware.
Services: conservation and restoration of antique locks and keys; replication of period locks and fittings; bespoke ironmongery design and manufacture; ironmongery scheduling; supply of hinges, handles, bolts and letter plates; locksmith services.
Location: Shefford, Bedfordshire.