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18th Century Country French Buffet from Lower Brittany
Located in Dallas, TX
yawning cabinet doors opening up to capacious storage. Solid brass hinges, bale pulls and key guards add
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Mid-18th Century French Provincial Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

French Louis XV Tulipwood Cabriole Leg Side Table
Located in Queens, NY
one drawer with inlaid parquetry top and sides and having a central brass keyhole escutcheon (with
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Vitrines Cabinets. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
vitrines an aura of sculptural grace and timeless sophistication. All brass fittings, locks, and keys
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Georgian Style Mahogany Satinwood Inlay Breakfront Bookcase Bubble Glass Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, working lock and key and brass trim down the upper glass doors. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 83
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Early 20th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

18th Century Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
used as a pull only. The lower three drawers open using the attached brass pulls. A skeleton key is
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Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Dresser of Buffet in Oak and Walnut
Located in Casteren, NL
heads with brass rings. The right drawer is equipped with an authentic working lock and key. The doors
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Mid-17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

A Stunning Pair of 19th Century Pier or Side Cabinets
Located in Dublin, IE
door with brass escutcheon and key, opening to a shelved and lined interior, flanked with a gorgeous
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19th Century Irish Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

English Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Form Bachelor s Chest, circa 1760
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Kinderhook, NY
, the molded edge top above brushing slide and four graduated drawers all with original brass hardware
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

A Very Rare Pair of 19th Century Carrara White Marble Top Cabinets
Located in Dublin, IE
single, shaped and glazed panelled door, fitted with brass escutcheon and key which opens to a cream
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19th Century English Antique Brass Keys

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Marble, Brass

Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with burled walnut panels, glass front doors, and original brass hardware
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1880s American Eastlake Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

19th Century Italian Walnut Rococo Chest of Two Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
outlines the large brass pulls and key escutcheons on each drawer in addition to the scalloped skirt
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Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

William Mary English Burl Walnut Slant Front Desk 1680-1720
Located in Bridgeport, CT
with replaced eighteenth century Chippendale brasses and keys. Dimensions: 39" W, 21 1/2" D, 39 3/4" H
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18th Century English William and Mary Antique Brass Keys

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Brass, Other

Early 20th C. French Louis XVI Mahogany Marquetry Card Table with Velvet Top
Located in Dallas, TX
its original brass escutcheon and key. The top, decorated with diamond-pattern parquetry, unfolds in a
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Antique Sarcophagus Cellarette, English, Wine Cooler, Storage Case, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
lead cooler lining Fascia with inset brass-lined lock — key absent Brass drop handles to side, set
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1780s British Georgian Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

19th Century Louis XIV Buffet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
setting things down while loading or removing such items from their storage. Brass knobs, key guards, and
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Slant Front Secretary Desk
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Carved quarter sawn oak, with original brass hardware. Desk locks, and
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

English George III Drop Leaf Oval Inlaid Pembroke Table
Located in Queens, NY
beveled edge and inlay border over two drawers with curved brass ring handles with keyholes (key included
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18th Century British George III Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Norwegian Art Deco Cabinet in oak with relief doors, Oscar Nilsson style
Located in Hägersten, SE
geometrical relief patterned doors. Two original keys made from brass. Adjustable drawer shelves on the
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1920s Norwegian Art Deco Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Antique Indonesian Maduran Imperial Wedding or Jodang Dowry Chest for Bride
Located in Topeka, KS
doors with patinated brass hardware, the original working key, and AMPLE storage space with a single
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19th Century Indonesian Anglo Raj Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

A Very Fine 19th Century Georgian Style Corner Cabinet
Located in Dublin, IE
pair of gorgeous astragal glazed panel doors with decorative brass escutcheon and key, opening to
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Chinoiserie Jacobean Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s
By Berkey Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
, and original brass hardware. Cabinet locks, and key is included. Measures: 39"W x 19.5"D x 63"H
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1920s American Chinoiserie Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Indonesian Maduran Imperial Wedding or Jodang Dowry Chests Bride Groom Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
, painted, & gilded ornate details, patinated brass hardware, and original working keys. Let’s start with
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19th Century Indonesian Anglo Raj Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

18th Century French Secretary ~ Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
the contoured drawer facades, with motifs including shell, foliate, and wildflower designs. Brass
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Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Fine Victorian oak carved oven range cigar box
By Waring Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
turned detail showing Hobs on top Hinged Lid, Lined wooden Interior, brass lock with no key Sitting on 4
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Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Early 19th Century Mahogany Empire Secretary Bureau from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
, complete with white columns (marble?) and brass accents. Locks and keys function to upper cabinet doors and
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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

20th Century Swedish Birchwood Writing Agency - Chest Attributed to Axel Larsson
By Axel Larsson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ebony handles, consisting its original brass hardware and key. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Brass Keys

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Metal, Brass

Dutch Arts Crafts Oak Pipe Wall Hanging Cabinet with Glazed Door, circa 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
handcrafted piece with excellent proportions. *Working brass mortise lock and original key. *Intact glass
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Brass Keys

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Metal, Brass

Antique Chinese Mixed Metal and Enamel Opium Box
Located in Point Richmond, CA
key fret brass bands and bat shaped cutout on the top. Signs of wear from use, chips to the enamels
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brass Keys

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Metal, Silver, Brass, Enamel, Nickel

19th Century English George III Style Burled Walnut Partners Desk Leather Top
Located in St. Louis, MO
both nine drawers on the executive side and doors on the client side. Original brass hardware, locks
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19th Century English George III Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Regency Slant-Front Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
brass lock and matching key. Unusually, a single key operates all drawers – a rare and convenient
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Romweber French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
, and original brass hardware. Cabinet locks, and key is included. Measures: 41.25"W x 20"D x 67.25"H
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1920s American Louis XVI Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

19th C. Large Fine Figured Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
and matching herringbone string inlays, and fine pierced brass bales and a key. The carved skirt rail
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19th Century Georgian Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Antique French Provincial 18th c. Pine Deux Corps with Glass Doors
Located in Centennial, CO
display china and crystal. Store linens in the bottom portion. Brass hinges and key escutcheons appear to
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Victorian Campaign Military Artist Watercolour Box By Reeves Sons War Department
Located in Norwich, GB
lower drawer. It retains the original key to the brass lock by Hamilton & Co, which is in working order
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Keys

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Brass, Tin

Antique Indonesian Maduran Imperial Wedding or Jodang Dowry Chest for Groom
Located in Topeka, KS
camphor wood with hand carved, painted, & gilded details, and patinated brass hardware & original working
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19th Century Indonesian Anglo Raj Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Louis XVI Style French Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
that open to interior wood shelving. The doors are trimmed with brass and have working locks and key
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Brass Keys

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Marble, Brass

French Louis XVI Style Inlay Ebonized Game Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
can be locked using the one key present. Inlaid brass and mother of pearl in a variety of motifs
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Vintage Industrial English Oak Filing Cabinet with Drawers, 1920s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
have a file system and handles in brass. One key included but it opens all locks. This piece of
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1920s British Industrial Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

A Pair of Antique English Walnut Tabletop Microscope Slide Collectors Cabinets
Located in Glasgow, GB
each with brass lock and working key. Each collector’s chest holds over 500 slides. Overall
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Keys

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Brass, Other

Antique English Coromandel Wooden Double Tea Caddy by Thomas Lund 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
-wear, very nice untouched surface patination. Lock is present and working, lacking key. Brass plaque
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Keys

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Crystal, Brass

Fine Early Twentieth Century Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet
By Waring Gillow
Located in Dublin, IE
centred glass door with brass escutcheon and key flanked by two shaped glass panels enclosing a three
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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Danish Louis XVI Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
flanked with quarter column side posts with flutings. Original brass locks and key. Keyhole with brass
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Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Early 19th Century Country French Bookcase ~ China Buffet from Normandie
Located in Dallas, TX
displayed within, enhanced further by the brass hinges and key guards. Below, the casework expands to the
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Fabulous Edwardian Inlaid Display Case or Bookcase
Located in Dublin, IE
decorative brass escutcheon and key, opening to lined, shelved interior. Raised over a moulded, crossbanded
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

19th Century Country French Buffet ~ Enfilade ~ Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
with stylized shell and foliate carvings, and accented with brass hinges and key guards for your visual
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

18th c American Mahogany Dome Top Secretary with Compass Star Inlay
Located in Milford, NH
lower case are decorated with compass star inlay on the doors, batwing brasses, and decorative brass
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18th Century American Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
and handsome chosen wood. The Chest is large and has sizable Brass Batwing pulls and Key Escutcheons
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Lighted Triple Bookcase, 1890s
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
the manner of R. J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Carved oak, with glass front doors and brass
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

19th Century French Neoclassical Style Painted Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
doors are surmounted by a cornice molding on top with a decorative painted frieze having a greek key
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Antique Arts Crafts Cabinet Stained Glass Stickley Era - W7057 SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
” .Original fumed black finish with original brass hardware and key. This item came to us from a collection in
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Set of Three Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Luggage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
V initials, quatrefoils, and flowers against a rich brown background. Solid brass hardware
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Monumental Antique English Georgian Style Partner’s Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
splayed reeded legs terminating on brass paw capped feet and brass casters. With keys. The Top separates
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
center storage. All drawers and doors have brass lock plates and a key with round decorative pulls. The
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Quality Antique Victorian Marble Mantle Clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
, with a pavilion shaped case with six reeded columns on a stepped plinth base. Brass detail. Original
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19th Century Victorian Antique Brass Keys

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Marble, Brass

Pair Antique Mahogany Jewelry Display Cases
Located in New York, US
brass hardware, including one original key. They have six removeable trays with turned handles and old
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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

Antique Irish 18th Century Burl Walnut George I Lowboy Dressing Table Desk 1720
Located in Portland, OR
' handles, the smaller central drawer with the original brass escutcheon/lockplate (key is present). The
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1720s English George I Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

C18th Mahogany `Grendy` Kneehole Desk
By Giles Grendey
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
backplates and stoppers, plus original bold brass escutcheons and working iron key. Raised on original
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1760s English Georgian Antique Brass Keys

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Brass

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Antique Brass Keys For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique brass keys available for sale. The range of distinct antique brass keys — often made from brass, metal and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique brass keys available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Industrial and Neoclassical antique brass keys are consistently popular styles. Louis Vuitton, Cyrus Price Co and Remington Rand each produced beautiful antique brass keys that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Brass Keys?

Antique brass keys can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,357, while the lowest priced sells for $185 and the highest can go for as much as $53,368.
Questions About Antique Brass Keys
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.