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Napoleon III Cabinet in Walnut with Ormolu in Louis XVI Style, France, c. 1850
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
four shelves that are adjustable on the center section. Comes with working locks and keys. France
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Keys

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Satinwood Bonheur Du Jour with Ormolu Mounts
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
, or well-appointed study. Key Features: * French, 19th century * Figured satinwood with fine ormolu
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19th Century English Antique French Keys

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Satinwood

Antique Map of the Coast of Southern France, 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
designed for maritime navigation along the French coastlines. Key Features of the Map: 1. **Geographic
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Late 18th Century Antique French Keys

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Paper

Antique engraving portrait of Hugues de Lionne, French statesman, ca. 1670
Located in Langweer, NL
Lionne was a key figure in French foreign policy under both Louis XIII and Louis XIV. He rose to
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique French Keys

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Paper

Antique 18th Century Louis XV French Buffet a Deux Corps in Solid Walnut c. 1780
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
locks and key, France, circa late 1700s. Note: You should always request a shipping quote. Quoted
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Keys

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Walnut

1882 Map of France Highlighting Political Boundaries, Cities, Insets of Corsica
Located in Langweer, NL
includes the administrative divisions of France, showing departments and key cities such as Paris, Lyon
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1880s Antique French Keys

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Paper

Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Inlay Marble Top Bronze Ormolu Commode Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
locks and single key, stamped "France". Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 34.5" H x 39" W x 19" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique French Keys

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Marble, Bronze

Guadeloupe and Dependencies: Mid-19th Century Map from France Pittoresque Series
Located in Langweer, NL
to the mid-19th century, a period when Guadeloupe was a key French colony in the Caribbean
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1850s Antique French Keys

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Paper

Napoleonic Porcelain Soup Plates Set of 10 by Nast w/ French Imperial Decoration
By Nast
Located in Katonah, NY
: France Date: Circa 1800–1815 **Key Features** • Made by Nast, a celebrated supplier to Napoleon's
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Keys

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Porcelain

Map of French Guiana, Suriname and Cayenne: Plan from Petit Atlas National, 1820
Located in Langweer, NL
French colonies. Here are the key elements of the map and its context: Features: - The central portion
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1820s Antique French Keys

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Paper

Representation Generale de la Voute de La Galerie du President, French engraving
By Charles Dibdin
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
. Depicts a ceiling design commissioned for the Hotel Lambert and executed by Charles le Brun. With a key in
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Early 19th Century Naturalistic Antique French Keys

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Engraving

Circa 1900 original poster "Union du Tonkin à la France" designed by E. Conrad
Located in PARIS, FR
mission. The idealized depiction of unity between France and Tonkin was a key narrative used to maintain
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Early 1900s Antique French Keys

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Original Old Bird s-Eye View Plan of Sint-Winoksbergen or Bergen in France, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Berga Sti Winoci.' - Bird's-eye view plan of Sint-Winoksbergen in France, with
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1640s Antique French Keys

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Paper

Louis XVI Style Marble Top Commodes Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
XVI hardware of ring pulls. Cleaned, tightened, and polished with a French paste wax. Two keys are
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Keys

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Marble

Delphin Massier Flower Wall Stand, Vallauris, Late 19th Century
By Delphin Massier
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
) Delphin Massier was one of the most influential ceramic artists in Vallauris, France, and a key figure in
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique French Keys

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Ceramic

Chinese Funeral Procession with Palanquin – Engraving after Sonnerat, 1806
Located in Langweer, NL
la Chine*, a key French visual record of East Asian life and customs. The print offers rare insight
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Early 1800s French Antique French Keys

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Paper

Gallé Glass Vase With Foliage, Art Nouveau, 1900s
By Émile Gallé
Located in Lisbon, PT
attribution to Émile Gallé, was produced in Nancy, France, a key center of the Art Nouveau movement. A
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique French Keys

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Art Glass

Gallé Cameo Green Glass Vase, Art Nouveau, 20th Century
By Émile Gallé
Located in Lisbon, PT
produced in Nancy, France, a key center of the Art Nouveau movement. Likely produced in the early 1900s
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique French Keys

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Art Glass

Stella Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Nude Ball Dancer Maurice Guiraud Rivière, 1920
By Etling Paris, Maurice Guiraud-Rivière
Located in Antwerp, BE
the 1920s French decorative arts. Documented in key references including Victor Arwas – Art Deco
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1920s French Art Deco Antique French Keys

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Marble, Bronze

Snake Print of Elephant Trunk Snake and Sea Krait, c.1850, Orbigny
Located in Langweer, NL
mid-19th century French naturalism. The upper illustration (fig. 1) shows the Elephant Trunk Snake
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Keys

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Paper

Louis XV style flat desk decorated with lake scenes. Circa 1850.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
the front, a leather top and a curved base. Key. French work realized circa 1800-1850. Dimensions: H
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19th Century French Antique French Keys

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Wood

Louis XV style flat desk decorated with lake scenes. Circa 1800.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
the front, a leather top and a curved base. Key. French work realized circa 1800-1850. Dimensions: H
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19th Century French Antique French Keys

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Wood

Louis XV Inlaid Wood and Marble Side Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Heavy patina to wood throughout. Red and gray marble top. Sourced in Paris, France. No keys present.
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Keys

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Marble

Pierre-Paul Montagnac Desk and Stool
By Pierre-Paul Montagnac
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic Art Deco desk and en suite bench in sculpted mahogany, with both original keys. French
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Keys

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Mahogany, Suede

Comte de Nieuwerkerke "Napoleon I" Bronze
By Count Alfred Émilien O Hara van Nieuwerkerke
Located in Astoria, NY
collector, and key cultural figure of the Second French Empire. Born in Paris to a Dutch noble family, he
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Keys

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Bronze

Quality Antique Desk Clock Barometer Set
Located in Ipswich, GB
mounts. The two faces divided by a thermometer. 8 day movement, French, original key. All clocks get
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique French Keys

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Brass

A Large Pair of Parcel-Gilt and Grey Painted Pedestals
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
acanthus cartouche with ribbon tied trophy, above diaper panels, the base enlivened with Greek-key pattern
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19th Century French Antique French Keys

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Marble

Large Art Nouveau Ceramic Landscape Plate with Luster Glaze by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Atlanta, GA
modern ceramic industry of Vallauris, Southern France, and one of the key creators of modern lusterware
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1880s French Art Nouveau Antique French Keys

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Ceramic

Barber Piece Empire Period Early 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
) with three rounds for basin and goblets locks and key original French polished In perfect condition
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Keys

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Mahogany

20th Century Louis XV Style Poudreuse / Desk, Paris Around 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
covers and handles. Locks with keys available. France, around 1900.
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Keys

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Brass

Regence Style Palisander Parquetry Inlaid Bow Front Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
the fine French Polish finish . No key. Repairs to inner drawers and back (fabric tape see photos
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Mid-19th Century French Régence Antique French Keys

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Wood, Palisander

Pair of Antique Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Pedestals
Located in London, GB
style. A key model in French decorative arts, this pedestal design was crafted by celebrated
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Keys

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Marble, Ormolu

Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Jewellery
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
. The box retains its original finely cast gilt-bronze key. French, Circa 1890.   
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Keys

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Bronze

Pair of Lamps in Imari Porcelain and Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
pearl decoration and a key. French work realized circa 1880. New and functional electrical system
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Keys

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Bronze

Cabinet 19th Century Styl Boulle Blue Turtle Shell
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Warsaw, PL
sophistication, characteristic of the finest examples of French furniture. Key Features: Boulle Marquetry: The
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Keys

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Bronze

Monumental Pierre Clement Massier Iridescent Vase
By Clement Massier
Located in Dallas, TX
modern ceramic industry of Vallauris, Southern France, and one of the key creators of modern lusterware
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique French Keys

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Pottery

Portrait of an unknown sitter thought to be American
By Alphonse Legros
Located in Douglas, Isle of Man
Edwardian art. By the end of his life, Legros was recognised as a key figure linking French Realism with
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Early 20th Century Antique French Keys

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Paper, Charcoal

"Liberty In the Form of the Goddess of Youth" Stipple Engraving, E. Savage, 1796
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
foot, including the British Star of the Order of the Garter and the key to the French Bastille prison
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1790s American Federal Antique French Keys

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Paper

Belgian Biedermeier Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
keys are missing, however, it comes with 3 French-made keys that can be retrofitted by a professional
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1830s Belgian Biedermeier Antique French Keys

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Birch

Nine Antique Porcelain Dessert Dishes White and Gold with Matching Cookie Plate
Located in Katonah, NY
/ Neoclassical Origin: France Date: Circa 1870 Key Features – Set of 9 dessert dishes with matching cookie plate
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1870s Neoclassical Antique French Keys

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Porcelain

Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915), Le Penseur
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in Berlin, DE
) was a French sculptor, known for his works in the neoclassical style, particularly for his finely
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Late 19th Century Jugendstil Antique French Keys

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Bronze

Empire Mantel Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
suspension, pendulum & key. France, circa 1800. Dimensions: Height 19 1/4" Width 8 3/4" Diameter 5
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Early 1800s European Empire Antique French Keys

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Bronze

Vintage Early 20th Century Round Cléry Longchamps Plate, Ironstone - 2Y567
Located in Bordeaux, FR
serves as an eye-catching display for antique enthusiasts or French pottery collectors. Key Details
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Early 20th Century Antique French Keys

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Ironstone

Early 20th Century Color Engraving by E. Blanche – L Invitation Imprévue - 2Y558
Located in Bordeaux, FR
appeal make it a captivating addition to collections of classic prints or French decorative arts. Key
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Early 20th Century Antique French Keys

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Paper

Botanical Print: Mirabelle, St. Catherine, White Plum Apricot, 1821
Located in Langweer, NL
-Claude Noisette was a key figure in French horticulture during the early 19th century, and *Le Jardin
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1820s Antique French Keys

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Paper

Vintage Tiffany Co. Empire Clock
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bronx, NY
key wind movement with a French bell. The clock key is present. This clock runs, but will require a
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Late 19th Century North American Empire Antique French Keys

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Marble, Enamel

Pointe de Faré-Uté, Tahiti: Hand-Colored 19th Century Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Context: - Pointe de Faré-Uté was likely a key location for French colonial administration in Tahiti
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1880s Antique French Keys

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Paper

19th Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Front in Mahogany
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
) with mahogany sliding drawer covers inside top drawer and working locks with one antique key. French
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1850s Swedish Louis Philippe Antique French Keys

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Mahogany

Circa 1840 engraving Inhumation des martyrs de la liberté - Trois glorieuses
Located in PARIS, FR
" is a significant piece of 19th-century French art and history. It not only commemorates a key event
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1840s Antique French Keys

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Paper, Engraving

Quality antique Victorian brass carriage clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
dial with original hands and key, eight day French movement and a handle to the top of the case
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique French Keys

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Brass

Antique Edwardian Quality Miniature Brass Carriage Clock By J C Vickery, London
Located in Suffolk, GB
brass case with bevelled edge glass, white enamel dial with original hands, 8 day French movement with
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique French Keys

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Brass

Snowy Landscape, 1915
By Alexandre Altmann
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
photographic precision. This painting, coming from a private collection in France, represents a key moment in
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1910s Post-Impressionist Antique French Keys

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Oil

Empire Corner Cabinet or Cupboard in West Indies Mahogany, circa 1800
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
1800. Comes with three working keys. French-polish finish. Measurements: 36 1/2" wide x 24 1/4" depth
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Early 1800s Baltic Empire Antique French Keys

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Mahogany

Large Louis XV Provencal Sideboard circa 1750
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
. The wrought iron fittings and keys are original. France Middle 18th Century.
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18th Century Antique French Keys

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Wood

Renaissance FleurDeLis Niello HighRelief Gilt Engraved HeraldryReliquary Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
-Mother--we included our photos taken of other museum pieces with some of our key elements. Two French
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16th Century European Renaissance Antique French Keys

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Gilt Metal, Niello, Silver, Copper

The Church Of The Holy Trinity Paris Early 20th Century Framed Parisian Painting
By Victor Gabriel Gilbert
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Gabriel Gilbert was a highly successful French artist and a key figure in later nineteenth century French
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique French Keys

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Antique Plan of Batavia in the Dutch East Indies or Indonesia, circa 1695
Located in Langweer, NL
the lower right by a simple compass rose. French title and key cartouche in drape form. Artists
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17th Century Antique French Keys

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Paper

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Antique French Keys For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique French keys for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique French keys was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and iron. There are all kinds of antique French keys available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique French keys made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique French keys over the years, but those made by Choisy-le-Roi, Louis Vuitton and Max Le Verrier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique French Keys?

Prices for antique French keys can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique French keys begin at $95 and can go as high as $54,570, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.
Questions About Antique French Keys
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.