Security apparatus

Apparatus for securing an article to a desk, comprising:

• a first plate member having first and second surfaces and having at least one hole extending therethrough, the hole having a countersunk recess at the first surface of the first plate member,
• a fastening element extending through the hole in the first plate member, the fastening element having a head received in the countersunk recess of the hole in the first plate member,
• a second plate member having first and second surfaces and having a first hole for receiving the fastening element, whereby the fastening element may be used to secure the plate members together with the first surface of the second plate member in confronting relationship with the second surface of the first plate member, and also having a second hole, and
• an elongate attachment member extending through the second hole in the second plate member and projecting from the second plate member in the direction away from the first plate member, the elongate attachment member having a portion that is captive between the first and second plate members when the first and second plate members are secured together by the fastening element,
• and wherein at least one of the second surface of the first plate member and the first surface of the second plate member is formed with a recess, and the apparatus further comprises at least one flexible cable having first and second ends, the first end of the cable being captive in said recess and the second end being provided with means for attachment to an article to be secured.