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Damascened Steel and Gold 16th Century Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, with the original key, Italy or France, 16th century.
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16th Century Italian Antique French Keys

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22k Gold, Stainless Steel, Gold, Steel

1898 Original Poster - Laurénol N°2 Désinfectant - Art Nouveau - Advertising
By Maurice Pillard Verneuil
Located in PARIS, FR
remembered for his monumental work, L'Etude de la Plante, a book of floral ornamentation that is a key
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique French Keys

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

18th Century Gustavian Yellow Swedish Display Cabinet From La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
cabinet; patinated in a traditional Gustavian yellow and completed with French bronze hardware (including
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique French Keys

Materials

Wood

Antique Map of Europe Stretching from Northern Africa to the Baltic Sea, 1719
Located in Langweer, NL
, as well as the kings of France, Italy, and Spain. Numerous keys identify the principal towns and
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18th Century Antique French Keys

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Paper

Restored Regency circa 1810 Revolving Hardwood Library Bookcase with Faux Books
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
timber has been washed back and French polished, the key point to note with the restoration is that’s
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1810s English Regency Antique French Keys

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Leather, Hardwood

Very Large 18th Century French Key Maker s Trade Sign
Located in Woodbury, CT
sign once hung outside a key maker's shop, embedded into the stone walls with the two long horizontal
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Keys

Materials

Wrought Iron

French gate in a Greek Key Motif
Located in Northbrook, IL
Very Unusual Greek Key Gate, with original fittings and key. Found in Paris.
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19th Century French Antique French Keys

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

French Tall Painted 8 Day Clock with Key
Located in Austin, TX
Primitive early French Longcase clock with chimes on the hour, 2 minutes past the hour and on the
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19th Century French Antique French Keys

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Pine

Antique cabinet Baroque France around 1700 Unique lock key
Located in Würzburg, DE
Antique cabinet Baroque France around 1700 Unique lock & key✓ Solid oak ✓ Original French
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Early 1700s Baroque Antique French Keys

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Oak

Oak Confiturier with Working Key and Lock, French, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful storage piece with original hardware.
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Keys

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Cabinet Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Original Keys
Located in Redding, CA
and even the original finely cast gilt bronze keys. All really in very fine condition for age and use
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Keys

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Bronze

Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial
Located in London, GB
Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial in Working Order An
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Keys

Materials

Silver, Enamel

French Cherry Confiturier Cabinet with Shelf, Lock and Key, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Confiturier in cherry with drawer and interior shelf. Functioning lock with key.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Keys

Materials

Cherry

Antique French Tramp Art Bijoux Box with Key, from circa 1900
By Tramp Art
Located in Raalte, NL
Antique French Tramp Art box presumably for bijoux accessories, decorated with mirrors, pillows and
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Keys

Materials

Fabric, Mirror, Wood

Tabernacle Church Cupboard with Key
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This was a tabernacle used in a French church for wine and bread. It has a special lock so that
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique French Keys

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Metal

French Louis XV Hand-Wrought Iron Lock with Forged Key, Mortise Mount Deadbolt
Located in Petaluma, CA
This great mid-1700s Louis XV French hand forged lock comes with its hand-forged key. The mortise
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Keys

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Wrought Iron

1700s French Hand-Wrought Box Shaped Lock with Its Forged Key, Louis XVI
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a wonderful 1700s French hand-wrought box shaped lock. It comes with its key which is hand
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Keys

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Wrought Iron

French Hand-Wrought Iron Mortise Mount Lock on Wood with Forged Key, Louis XVI
Located in Petaluma, CA
This Louis XVI French hand-wrought mortise mount lock has its own forged key. The deadbolt operates
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Keys

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Wood

Mid-1700s French Hand-Wrought Iron Very Large Lock with Forged Key, Louis XV
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a rare mid-1700s French, very large, hand-wrought iron lock with it's key. The deadbolt
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Keys

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Wrought Iron

French Hand-Wrought Iron Mortise Mount Lock on Wood with Forged Key, Louis XVI
Located in Petaluma, CA
This Louis XVI French hand-wrought mortise mount lock has its own forged key. The deadbolt operates
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Keys

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Wrought Iron

1700s French Hand-Wrought Iron Box Shaped Lock with It s Forged Key, Louis XVI
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a stunning 1700s French hand-wrought Iron box shaped lock with it's forged key. It has a
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Keys

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Wrought Iron

Paint and Gilt Chandelier with Greek Key Decoration
Located in Boston, MA
Paint and gilt chandelier with Greek key and acanthus leaf decoration.
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Keys

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Wood

Louis XIII Walnut Table with Single Drawer and Key
Located in New York, NY
DETAILS - Single drawer includes three compartments for divided storage - Includes key ORIGIN
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19th Century French Antique French Keys

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Walnut

Hermès Statue Lamp with Greek Key Glass Shade
Located in Cookeville, TN
has a satin frost etched Greek key pattern lamp shade. Details on the lamp are embellished with gilt
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique French Keys

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Marble, Spelter

Pair of Neoclassic Empire Revival Limoges Porcelain Decorative Greek Key Plates
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Limoges porcelain plates in the French Empire style with central medallion of a Grecian
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1910s French Empire Antique French Keys

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Porcelain

Large Forged Unusually Shaped Padlock with Covered Keyhole and Key, Early 1800s
Located in Petaluma, CA
and it's original key.
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Keys

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Wrought Iron

Incredible Art Deco Pair of Black Marble Iron Greek Key Accent Tables
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Key accents. Fantastic Side Tables in a High End Living Room.Very High End and Substantially
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Keys

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Marble, Iron

19th Century Folk Art Figure of Man with Keys, Carved from One Piece of Walnut
Located in Tulsa, OK
This French figure is carved from one piece of walnut. It depicts a gentleman keeping a set of
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19th Century French Antique French Keys

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Walnut

Tole Spring Wind French "Automobile", France Circa 1900
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Spring Wind French Tole "Automobile" with Original Finish, Key and Cushion. France, Circa 1900
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Keys

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Tôle

French Louis XIII Period Fireplace circa 1650s Hand Carving Sandstone, France
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Large French Louis XIII period 17th century fireplace hand carved in sandstone from France
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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique French Keys

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Sandstone

Antique 19th Century Walnut French Provincial Panetiere
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Center door has working lock with one included key. Made in France. Measures: 32.5W 16D 37.75H Very
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Keys

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Metal

Vintage French Empire Clock
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage, circa 1855, French Empire mantle clock is designed with a core' bronze mythological
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1850s French Empire Antique French Keys

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Bronze, Enamel

1810 Empire Clock Bronze France
Located in Liverpool, GB
1810 Empire clock chiseled bronze France Empire clock on a rectangular base, supported on four
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Keys

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Bronze

Important French Empire Table Clock, 19th Century
Located in Madrid , ES
Important Empire table clock Bronze France, 19th century Pendulum and key. Measures: 55 x 15 x
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique French Keys

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Bronze

Oak Small Coffer with Parchemin Panels, French, circa 1500
Located in London, GB
. Lacking key. French, 16th century, circa 1500
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16th Century French Antique French Keys

A 17th Century French Coffer In Leather
Located in London, GB
France Original key and Lock decorated on all four sides.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique French Keys

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Iron

Stunning French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set
Located in Bronx, NY
& a chip on the back portion of the planter. The movement is French bell & key wound & is stamped
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Keys

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Onyx, Bronze

Small French Marble Topped Inlaid Chest of Drawers, circa 1880
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
the sides). Original ormolu handles and mounts. Complete with key Attractive inlaid French
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19th Century French Antique French Keys

18th Century French Country Louis XIV Walnut Buffet or Sideboard
Located in Charleston, SC
wood pegs and dovetails. Working original lock and key, France, circa 1710.
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1710s French Louis XIV Antique French Keys

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Walnut

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Drinks Case / Cave a Liqueur by Tahan
By Tahan Paris
Located in London, GB
. Retaining its original working key. French, circa 1860.
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19th Century French Antique French Keys

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Crystal, Bronze

Diamond Ruby Horseshoe Tie or Lapel Pin in Gold Platinum, French, circa 1895
Located in London, GB
larger horseshoe than is standard and has an unusual “turn key” safety catch. French marked with an
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1890s French High Victorian Antique French Keys

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Neo-Gothic oak cabinet. Richly carved
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
carving work. Choice oak. Date: end of the 19th century. Provenance: France. Condition: excellent, keys
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1890s French Gothic Revival Antique French Keys

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Oak

Pendulum In Crystal And Bronze, Signed Lepaute à Paris, l Escalier De Cristal
By Lepaute
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
according to the watchmaker's invoice). Sold with key and pendulum. France around 1820.
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19th Century French Restauration Antique French Keys

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Crystal, Bronze

Carved Oak Mirror with Mercury Plate Glass
Located in Newark, GB
carved decoration, of the French ‘fleur de lis’, a key indication to the roots of this fine piece. – The
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Keys

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Mercury Glass, Oak

Art Deco Bronze and Onyx Clock
Located in Heukelum, NL
Art Deco bronze and onyx clock, France, circa 1925. Incl. Winding key, two cups and pendulum.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Keys

Antique Neo-Rococo bookcase / sideboard oak
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
keys included. Provenance: France. Date: around 1870. height 249 cm, width 152 cm, depth 51 cm
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19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique French Keys

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Glass, Oak

Paris Porcelain Clock
By Aubert Klaftenberger
Located in Bronx, NY
white enamel face features Roman numerals. The key wind French bell movement is by Aubert
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1850s French Rococo Antique French Keys

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Porcelain

American Empire Chest of Drawers circa 1840 in Tiger Maple and Cherry
Located in Billerica, MA
in excellent condition. Unusual top center locking drawer (functional) with original key. Recently
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1840s American American Empire Antique French Keys

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Maple

German Biedermeier Period Chest of Drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
fitted with centrally positioned French bronze-dore anthemion leaf key-hole escutcheons. Raised on short
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique French Keys

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Cherry

Bureau Biedermeier with Cylinder Top 1850s with Fine Mahogany
Located in Santander, ES
three larger commode drawers below with mouldings and decorative forms, all with original locks and keys
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Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique French Keys

Exemplary South German Neoclassical Vitrine
Located in Long Island City, NY
. All original condition including glasses, French bronzes, finely detailed pierced key plates. Block
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique French Keys

19th Century English Rosewood Freestanding Bijouterie Table of Large Proportions
Located in Suffolk, GB
French style with lock & key. This highly decorative table consists of a shaped top with original
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Late 19th Century English Antique French Keys

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Ormolu

c.1900-1910 French Key Corkscrew
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Vintage corkscrew hidden in a bronze key mounted on linen in a coffee bean colored wooden shadow
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Keys

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Bronze

Napolean III Style "Oeil-de-Boeuf" Wall Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
Avergne in south-central France. Key included. Please let us know if we may answer any questions!
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Keys

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Iron, Brass

French Metal Strongbox with Key
Located in New York, NY
French metal strongbox with key. Locking steel box with heavy patina and painted interior with
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Keys

French Antique Greek Key Decor Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful French antique painted armoire in solid pine from Provence. Gold-leafed accents and Greek
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19th Century French Antique French Keys

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Gold Leaf

French Greek Key Glass Frame Mirror
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Venetian style mirrored glass frame mirror with greek key etched design
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19th Century French Antique French Keys

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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.