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Neoclassical Three-Drawer Painted Chest, Original Iron Lock, Italy circa 1790
Located in Houston, TX
. The iron key actually is inserted from the side and when engaged the lock turns and secures all three
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1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Iron Key
Materials
Pine
French Hand-Wrought Iron Deadbolt and Latch Lock with Forged Key, Louis XVI
Located in Petaluma, CA
This Louis XVI French hand-wrought lock is absolutely gorgeous. It comes with it's own forged key
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Iron Key
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Iron and Wood Safe from Degauquier Lille with Key and Code
Located in Roubaix, FR
Antique iron French safe box cabinet, circa 1880 Signed "DEGAUQUIER LILLE " ( North of France) on
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1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Iron Key
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Louis XV period oak serving table with original brass hardware, France c. 1760.
Located in Houston, TX
while the centre drawer has a central escutcheon to guide the iron key through the drawer into the
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Iron Key
Materials
Brass
Antique Louis Philippe French Mahogany Chest of Drawers, circa 1850
Located in Houston, TX
protected the precious timber from the iron key when it is inserted into the lock.
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Iron Key
Materials
Mahogany
Oak and Iron Strong Box with Original Lock and Key
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The rectangular case and overhanging top all of riveted strap construction.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Iron Key
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 Iron Key
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century Barrel Key Collection
Located in San Francisco, CA
A collection of eleven 17th and 18th century Spanish colonial hand forged iron barrel keys. Largest
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Iron Key
Materials
Iron
Antique French Ring of Keys
Located in Port Chester, NY
A "bunch of keys" dating from 17th-19th C, cleaned and waxed, just hang them on the wall.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Iron Key
Materials
Iron
Empire period painted corner cabinet from France c. 1810
Located in Houston, TX
creates its powerful presence. The top section has two cabinet doors that open with a iron key. Each
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19th Century French Antique Iron Key
Materials
Wood, Paint, Glass
Unique Hanging Key on Bracket (GMD#2933)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th Century French Handwrought Iron Hanging Key on Bracket. See image 2 for hanging
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19th Century French Antique Iron Key
Materials
Iron
Ceremonial Key to the City of Providence
Located in Essex, MA
A cast iron ceremonial key to the City of Providence, Rhode Island, likely given to a visiting
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Early 20th Century American Antique Iron Key
Materials
Iron
Large, 16th Century Etched Lock and Key
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
The open lock reveals an intricate mechanism that pairs with the unusual star-shaped key. Made in
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Iron Key
Materials
Iron
French Hand-Wrought Iron Mortise Mount Lock with Key on Wood Base, 1700s-1800s
Located in Petaluma, CA
This 18th-19th century French hand-wrought iron mortise mount lock has a deadbolt that operates
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Iron Key
Materials
Wood
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 1825
Located in Houston, TX
drawers feature circular ring pull handles along with a centre circular escutcheon used to guide the iron
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1820s Austrian Antique Iron Key
Grand Louis XV style pale oak buffet from France c. 1860
Located in Houston, TX
keys) and top to bottom iron hinges. The use of escutcheons protected the wood from being disfigured by
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19th Century French Antique Iron Key
Materials
Oak
Large 16th Century Etched Lock and Key
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An unusual and exquisitely etched key and lock, in fine working condition, dating from the late
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Iron Key
Materials
Iron
ENGLISH 19thC FENDER W/GREEK KEY DESIGN
Located in Atlanta, GA
ENGLISH 19thC FENDER W/GREEK KEY DESIGN
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19th Century English Antique Iron Key
Materials
Brass, Iron
Louis Philippe Pine Buffet, France circa 1865
Located in Houston, TX
pine timber from the iron key when it is inserted to release the lock all serve a functional purpose
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Iron Key
Materials
Pine
Collection of Seven Antique Keys, circa 1790-1850
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The collection of silver and iron antique keys, with differing bows, with examples from the
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Late 18th Century Antique Iron Key
Materials
Steel, Iron
Large 19th Century Hand Forged Lock and Key
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Great sculptural lock and key with nice size.
Hand forged with remnants of original blue paint.
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19th Century American Antique Iron Key
Materials
Iron
Antique Compact Chinese Seaman’s Chest with Locks and Key
Located in San Francisco, CA
original key.
Handsomely worn wood with weathered reddish-brown finish displays intriguing history of
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Iron Key
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XV Period Carved Oak Enfilade Buffet, circa 1770
Located in Houston, TX
covered by Louis XV style brass escutcheons that protect the oak timber from the iron key when it is
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1770s French Louis XV Antique Iron Key
Materials
Oak
Iron Window Guard
Located in Stamford, CT
Iron window guard with Greek Key border and scrolled design, circa 19th century. Please note of
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19th Century Antique Iron Key
Materials
Iron
$6,500
Louis XVI Period Oak Armoire, Original Hardware, France circa 1780
Located in Houston, TX
escutcheons (lock covers that protected the timber from the iron key when inserted through the door to the
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Iron Key
Materials
Oak
Very Large Victorian Steel Padlock and Key, circa 1870
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
Having an iron case and shackle with brass escutcheon and cover, stamped ‘VR improved secure patent
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1870s English High Victorian Antique Iron Key
Materials
Brass, Iron
Louis XVI Period French Walnut and Oak Buffet, circa 1780
Located in Houston, TX
to protect the timber when an iron key was inserted). Access to the interior was controlled by who
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Iron Key
Materials
Oak
French Ancient Original Door Lock
Key
Back Fitting, Paris circa 1750s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
fitting (for entrance key).
It was handmade in iron circa 1750s from Paris, France. It has been cleaned
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIII Antique Iron Key
Materials
Iron
Iron Strong Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Spanish paint decorated iron strong box with original keys
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18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Iron Key
Materials
Iron
$2,400
Antique French Belle Époque Period Louis XV Style Buffet, circa 1895
Located in Houston, TX
from the iron key) surrounded by a lovely curved moulding. Flanking the drawers are a cabinet door on
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Iron Key
Antique English George III Oak Chest of Drawers, circa 1830
Located in Houston, TX
covers were used to protect the oak from the iron key as it threaded its way to the interior lock. In
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Mid-19th Century English George IV Antique Iron Key
Materials
Oak
Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Chest of Drawers Marble Top, circa 1790
Located in Houston, TX
timber from an iron key when inserted into a lock. Do look at the closeup photos of the antique marble
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1790s French Louis XVI Antique Iron Key
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Oak Chest with Hinged Top and Lower Drawer with Keys
Located in Houston, TX
compartment accessed by lifting the hinged lid. The key for both the lid and the lower drawer are present and
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Iron Key
Materials
Iron
English Victorian Metal Fire Safe in Bottle Green circa 1860 with Key
Located in San Francisco, CA
English bottle green painted metal fire safe with gilt brass escutcheons, key and Royal Warrant
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1860s English Early Victorian Antique Iron Key
Materials
Brass, Iron
Exclusive 16th Century Strong Box Spanish with Original Wheels and Key 11 slots
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Very rare Spanish 16th century strong box in metal
Original patina black
Original key
Extra bar
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16th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Iron Key
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Century Hide Covered Trunk with Working Lock and Key, circa 1810
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A wonderful early 19th century hide covered trunk with working lock and key, circa 1810. The domed
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Early 19th Century British Antique Iron Key
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers, circa 1790
Located in Houston, TX
lozenge of contrasting colored timber framing the keyhole. This drawer is accessed by using an iron key
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1790s French Louis XVI Antique Iron Key
Materials
Walnut
Pair 19c French Empire Iron Consoles
Located in Culver City, CA
Attractive pair of 19th century iron consoles with greek key pattern at top and bottom. Iron shows
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19th Century French Antique Iron Key
Materials
Iron
French Iron Safe from Le Vimeu, circa 1920
Located in Roubaix, FR
Old iron safe with 2 original keys and tag LE VIMEU and possibility to change code weight about 150
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1920s French Industrial Antique Iron Key
Materials
Brass, Iron
Louis XVI Period Cherrywood Buffet, France circa 1790
Located in Houston, TX
escutcheon that guides the key through the cherrywood to the interior lock without the iron key touching the
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1790s French Louis XVI Antique Iron Key
Materials
Cherry
Antique Dutch Painted Linen Cupboard Bombé Cabinet, circa 1780
Located in Houston, TX
pulls and the escutcheons that protect the timber from iron keys adds a particularly elegant note to
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1780s Dutch Rococo Antique Iron Key
Wrought Iron and Marble Stand or Side Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pretty 1920's table with lovely open scrolled iron frame and embossed greek key pattern framing a
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Early 20th Century American Antique Iron Key
Materials
Marble, Iron
Louis Philippe Style Painted Bibliotheque, Original Glass, France c.1875
Located in Houston, TX
unobtrusive escutcheons that guide the iron keys through the doors to the interior locks. This bibliotheque is
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Iron Key
Materials
Paint, Glass
Exemplary William and Mary Burr Walnut Cabinet on Chest, circa 1680
Located in East Sussex, GB
original elaborate slide bolts and the right has an inset lock with working large early iron key.
The
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1680s British William and Mary Antique Iron Key
Materials
Walnut
17th Century Iron Armada Chest
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
nine bolts to the interior. A second iron strong box with original key inside. This chest would have
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18th Century and Earlier German Antique Iron Key
Louis XV Period Cherrywood Enfilade/Buffet, France c.1770
Located in Houston, TX
pulling on the iron key. The brass escutcheon (the metal plate affixed to the front of the drawer that
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Iron Key
Materials
Cherry
Louis XVI style mahogany, ormolu and marble top buffet, France c.1890
Located in Houston, TX
to open and close drawers as well as the pieces that guided the iron keys through the timber to the
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Iron Key
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Antique Italian Buffet Credenza Each with Two Doors Italy circa 1860
Located in Houston, TX
the timber beneath it from an errant attempt to thread the iron key through the door to an inner iron
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Iron Key
Materials
Pine
A shallow two door low painted cabinet from Germany c.1825
Located in Houston, TX
thrown the left door is immovable. The right door features the original lock accessed by the iron key
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19th Century German Antique Iron Key
Neoclassical Painted Two Drawer Chest, Italy C. 1820.
Located in Houston, TX
timber from the damage in iron key can inflict as it is fitted through the drawer to the interior lock
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Iron Key
Materials
Pine
A striking carved and painted chest from Liege, Belgium c.1830
Located in Houston, TX
right of the central escutcheon that protects the painted surface from the iron key when it is inserted
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19th Century Belgian Antique Iron Key
Antique French Régence Period Pale Oak Buffet Credenza, circa 1730
Located in Houston, TX
and this metal plate serves not only to protect the wood from the iron key but also gives a reflective
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Early 18th Century French Régence Antique Iron Key
Materials
Oak
Louis Philippe Tall, Shallow Walnut Display Cabinet/Bibliotheque, France c. 1870
Located in Houston, TX
shield shaped escutcheon (the metal plate that guides the iron key through the walnut of the door to the
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Iron Key
Materials
Walnut
Antique German Neoclassical Period Painted and Carved Buffet, circa 1780
Located in Houston, TX
protect the timber from the strength of an iron key which could easily mar the softer material. Another
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1780s German Neoclassical Antique Iron Key
Materials
Wood, Paint
A Louis XV/Louis XVI period enfilade from France c.1775
Located in Houston, TX
. The two original large iron keys are still with the cabinet and make a satisfying sound when the lock
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Iron Key
Materials
Walnut, Cherry, Mahogany
A Restauration period walnut bas d
armoire from France c.1830.
Located in Houston, TX
escutcheon (lock plate that guides the iron key through the timber to the inside lock) is original to the
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19th Century French Antique Iron Key
Materials
Walnut
Exceptionally Tall Napoleon III Period Pine Bibliotheque, France circa 1865
Located in Houston, TX
set slightly within the framework of the base and open with an iron key that slips through the iron
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Iron Key
Materials
Glass, Pine
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Antique Iron Key For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique iron key for your home. An antique iron key — often made from metal, iron and wrought iron — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique iron key — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique iron key, designed in the Baroque, Louis XVI or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique iron key over the years, but those crafted by Bauche and PetitJean are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Iron Key?
Prices for an antique iron key start at $75 and top out at $135,000 with the average selling for $1,823.
Questions About Antique Iron Key
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if wrought iron is an antique, first check to see if there are any maker's marks on the piece. By researching these marks using trusted online resources, you can typically determine who produced a piece of furniture and when they were active and producing furnishings similar to yours. If the company was in business and crafting similar pieces 100 years ago or more, then the wrought iron table, chair or other item may be an antique. However, if the business opened recently or the style was offered more recently than a century ago, your item is likely not antique. If you cannot locate a maker's mark, inspect your furniture closely. Antique pieces often show signs of handcrafting, such as slight imperfections or irregularities. Also, antique wrought iron often has signs of wear, such as pitting in the metal or scratches due to age. If you're still uncertain whether your item is antique, you can ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to date it. Shop an assortment of antique wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs.
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