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19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
. The keyhole escutcheons are ebonized. Expertly restored and hand-polished, this piece showcases the
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Keyholes

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Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl
By Biedermeier
Located in Bradenton, FL
pearl keyhole escutcheons. Chest features a rectangular top above four graduated drawers each displaying
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Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Keyholes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

A French 19th century Louis XVI st. Glass and Ormolu box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
designs and an exceptional reeded keyhole.
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

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Ormolu

Early 1900st Tanslucent Milk Glass Box, Handcrafted with Original Brass Mounts
Located in Lisse, NL
with warm brass mounts, including the original hinged lid, keyhole detail and small side ring handles
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

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Brass

English Campaign Camphor Wood Hinged Trunk with Orig. Brass Side Handles, C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
keyhole escutcheons, interior locks, and retains the original brass side mounted handles, Early 19th
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1820s English Campaign Antique Keyholes

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Brass

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Tall Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
base is nearly hidden except for the keyhole that does not lock. Cleaned and polished with a French
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Keyholes

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Walnut

Dutch Marquetry Display Cabinet Circa 1800
Located in Brussels, Brussels
keyhole escutcheons with figures. The display cabinet has been completely hand polished in our workshops
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Early 19th Century Dutch Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

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Walnut

Italian Walnut Neoclassical Table with Single Drawer, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
keyhole escutcheon. The interior reveals hand-planed surfaces and traditional joinery, further supporting
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Keyholes

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Brass

French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and Ormolu desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
drawers above an Ormolu reeded band. Each drawer is elegantly decorated with fanciful pierced keyhole
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

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Ormolu

French Cast Iron Safe Strong Box by Bauche
By Bauche
Located in Northampton, GB
front, the left is the genuine lock which turns to reveal the keyhole and the right is a dummy for
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Keyholes

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Iron

English Chippendale Mahogany Drop Leaf Pembroke Table w/ Barrel Casters, C. 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
original foliage brasses, central keyhole escutcheon with interior lock, and resting on squared chamfered
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1770s English Chippendale Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
keyholes—a wonderful survival that adds both authenticity and value. The drawers are constructed with hand
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Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Keyholes

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Gilded 3 Part Stacking Display or China Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
brass key for all keyholes, & 2 fixed inner wood shelves; 1 middle unit with 3 drawers, small double
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Keyholes

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Glass, Wood, Giltwood

Vintage Boho British Colonial Bone Inlay Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
drawers over three full-width drawers below. The piece is accented by striking brass keyhole escutcheons
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Early 20th Century American British Colonial Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis XVI–Style Multifunction Oval Mahogany Table with Triple Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
with a drawer fitted with a working lock and a heart-shaped keyhole in light wood, a subtle and elegant
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19th Century French Antique Keyholes

Materials

Mahogany

A Spanish Walnut Carved Refectory Table, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
keyhole, above two bands of leaf and dentil mouldings, all set upon turned legs and united by a box
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18th Century Spanish Antique Keyholes

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Walnut

19th Century French Renaissance Sculptural Leather Top Writing Table ~ Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
of such on one side bearing the keyhole for the full-width drawer. Gold highlighting on the molded
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1850s French Renaissance Revival Antique Keyholes

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Sheepskin, Oak, Paint

French Mahogany, Fruitwood and Brocatelle D Espagne Marble Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
design and adorned with the original patinated Bronze oval drawer pulls and keyhole escutcheons. Above is
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

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Marble

1900s French Industrial Wooden Vitrine On Metal Base
Located in High Point, NC
grain, aged finish, and brass keyholes add to its authentic charm, making it a striking focal point in
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Keyholes

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Metal

Neoclassical Chest with Drawers with Fruitwood Inlays, Italy, Late 18th Century
Located in Ulm, DE
decorative presence. Original brass fittings and keyhole escutcheons enhance its historic character, while
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Keyholes

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Fruitwood, Nutwood

17th-Century Central Italian Walnut Commode with Maple Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
distinctive “ace of spades” keyhole escutcheons, a characteristic detail of the region and period. Four full
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17th Century Italian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Walnut

Italian 18th century Louis XV Period patinated Wood and Scagliola table/desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a concealed keyhole surrounded by a charming Rocaille carving, and flanked by the original foliate
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18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Keyholes

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Iron

French late 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
front palmette shaped keyhole escutcheon. The lid above showcases the same zig zag cuts and is also
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

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Crystal, Ormolu

French 18th Century Louis XV Inlaid Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
of laurel-wreath ring pulls and ornate escutcheons over the keyholes. Note that no key is present
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Keyholes

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Bronze

c. 1840-1850 Southern Cherry Plantation Desk
Located in Louisville, KY
keyhole escutcheons, turned legs with baluster and ring turnings, simple square apron, hand-cut dovetail
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Keyholes

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Brass, Iron

Federal Figured Maple Chest
Located in Acton, MA
figured bracket for base. The four cock-beaded drawers feature inlayed cherry shield shaped keyholes and
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Keyholes

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Maple

French chest of drawers in wood and bronze, Louis XV and Louis XVI transition
By FRENCH CLICHE
Located in Valladolid, ES
chiseled in gilt bronze, along with a keyhole and a central keyhole of great importance. The chest stands
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Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

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Ormolu

Miniature Victorian Mahogany Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Ebony pulls and locks. There is a key that works on the top two drawers. One keyhole escutcheon is
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Mahogany

French 18th century Mahogany, Ormolu and marble console, circa 1795
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
showcasing geometric handles and an elegant Ormolu keyhole, all framed within a Brass trim. The aprons on
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18th Century French Directoire Antique Keyholes

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Marble, Ormolu

Period Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
keyholes. Raised on bracket feet. Lacking a key. Restoration recommended. Dimensions:H. 75", W. 44 1/2
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Mid-19th Century Georgian Antique Keyholes

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Brass

19th Century French Chest of Drawers Commode Directoire Walnut Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
in stipe. The drawers have bronze handles and the keyhole in the form of a golden brass shield. The
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

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Bronze

Large Antique Northern Swedish Gustavian Sideboard in Original Condition
Located in Kramfors, SE
lock and key from the early 1900s and an old key plate in solid brass. The old original keyhole is
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keyholes

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Pine

Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut and Ormolu commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
marquetry flowing across all drawers, and with each drawer entered by a foliate pierced keyhole escutcheon
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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Keyholes

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Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XV st. Japanese Lacquer, Ormolu and Marble commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
keyhole escutcheon with its original interior lock, which secures both drawers at the same time, while
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Keyholes

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Marble, Ormolu

Arts and Crafts Oak Bureau Desk Bookcase Students Slim Console Space Saving 1900
Located in London, GB
-out desk supports, lovely metal handles and decorative metal keyhole escutcheon. With its good-size
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Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Keyholes

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Metal

Mid-19th Century Carved Walnut Jewelry or Trinket Box, Likely Black Forest
Located in Atlanta, GA
its original fitted lining and brass hinges. The front features a keyhole escutcheon (key now lacking
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19th Century German Black Forest Antique Keyholes

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Walnut

An Early Bezalel Hannukah Lamp, Jerusalem, ca. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
inscription “Bezalel Jerusalem”, set beneath a row of keyhole-shaped arches impressed in a precise, orderly
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Early 20th Century Israeli Antique Keyholes

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Brass

pair of Genovese 19th century Walnut, Ormolu and Sienna marble commodes/tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
borders. Each drawer is decorated by handsome pierced Ormolu handles and scrolled keyhole escutcheons. The
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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Keyholes

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Siena Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Russian Antique Veneered Mahogany Secretary by Heinrich Gambs
By Heinrich Daniel Gambs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
keyhole is covered by Mercury macaroon with polished sunbursts. The secretaire represents the First French
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Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Keyholes

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Boho British Colonial Carved Chest With Bone Escutcheons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
circular wooden knobs, delicate bone or mother-of-pearl inlaid escutcheons (keyhole covers), and intricate
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Mid-19th Century British British Colonial Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest on Chest
Located in Huntington, NY
drawers. Sits atop small fluted and tapered feet. Later iron keyhole covers and pulls with original locks
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keyholes

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Iron

Early 19th Century Presentation Pipe Tomahawk
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
." Hand engraved eagle, star and dove. Scalloped and keyhole design on stem. A beautiful piece for any
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Early 19th Century American Native American Antique Keyholes

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Metal

Anglo-Indian Youth Canopy Bed with C&C Milano Bedding, Late 19th Century
Located in Topanga, CA
lower storage drawers accented by brass handles and keyholes. The frame is defined by two turned front
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Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Keyholes

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Brass

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretary, Cherry and Hungarian Ash, c. 1830
Located in Greven, DE
incredible piece of work, executed to masterly perfection. The keyhole frames made of embossed leather match
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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Keyholes

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Ash, Cherry

French early 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Ormolu desk/side table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
accented with an Ormolu keyhole escutcheon, and opening to reveal a central leather fitted writing surface
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

Materials

Ormolu

Commode style Transition Louis XV – Louis XVI - Grey marble
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
without crossbars, highlighted by chiseled and gilded bronze hardware: keyholes, pull handles, and corner
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Keyholes

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Marble

Tuscan 19th century Baroque st. Walnut and Bone buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
keyhole, while above is the arbalest shaped top showcasing three inlaid panels surrounded by a mottled
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Keyholes

Materials

Bone, Walnut

Tuscan 19th century Baroque st. Walnut and Bone buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
surrounding the keyhole, while above is the arbalest shaped top showcasing three inlaid panels surrounded by a
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Keyholes

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Bone, Walnut

17th Antique Aragonese Carved Wooden Box with Geometric Inlays
Located in Marbella, ES
central keyhole. It rests on spherical legs that elevate and stylize the piece. Ideal as a jewelry box
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17th Century Spanish Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wood

Florentine 17th century Louis XIV Period Walnut and Bronze consoles/center table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the keyhole escutcheon. All original warm and rich patina throughout.
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17th Century Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

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Bronze

19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu, Japanese Lacquer and marble buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Laquered doors set within mottled Brass frames and displaying their original keyhole escutcheons
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

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Marble, Ormolu

George III Mahogany English Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
with brass oval backplate pulls and keyholes. The case rests on shaped bracket feet, with a molded top
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19th Century British Antique Keyholes

Materials

Mahogany

pair of Italian Louis XV st. Walnut, Kingwood, and Ormolu commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ormolu keyhole escutcheons at the center of the drawer. The sides and top display the same quarter
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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Keyholes

Materials

Ormolu

Italian Burlwood Combe Commode
Located in Miami, FL
keyholes, offering both beauty and function. Its sculptural lines and warm finish evoke old-world elegance
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Keyholes

Materials

Burl

19th-Century Italian Writing Desk in Bleached Poplar and Oak Tuscan Handcraft
Located in Firenze, IT
drawer with original wooden knobs and an iron keyhole that preserve its authentic 19th-century charm
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Keyholes

Materials

Iron

19th-Century French Floor Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
locking mechanism is remarkably intricate, showcasing concealed keyholes and requiring the precise use of
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19th Century French Antique Keyholes

Materials

Iron

18th Century Swedish Baroque Cabinet
Located in Huntington, NY
to reveal ample upper and lower cabinet space, both with two shelves. Original iron keyhole cover
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Keyholes

Materials

Iron

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Antique Keyholes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique keyholes for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique keyholes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and ormolu. Antique keyholes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique keyholes bearing Louis XVI or louis xv hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique keyholes over the years, but those made by Maison Kriéger, Gervais Durand and Paul Sormani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Keyholes?

Prices for antique keyholes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique keyholes begin at $185 and can go as high as $227,500, while the average can fetch as much as $16,383.