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Arts Crafts Chime Tubular Bells, Brass Wall-Mounted Dinner Gong ‘Doorbell’
Located in Verviers, BE
attractive engraved Art Nouveau design. Keyhole slot for fixing to the wall. Have no match found on the
Category

1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

Small 18th Century Blue-Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
featuring original locks and keyhole brass fittings. Beautifully restored by a conservator with charming
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18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Keyholes

Materials

Oak

19th Century Gustavian Style Walnut Secretaire Avatant
Located in Madrid, ES
hidden upper one. The lower part has three drawers with handles and keyholes in gilded brass. The upper
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Bronze

A most elegant Venetian 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut and Brass buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the Brass keyhole, framed by medium stained Walnut, and trimmed with lighter Walnut inlaid fillets
Category

18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI Period Walnut and marble side tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ormolu keyhole escutcheons. The tops are hand carved from Occio di Pavone Rosso marble with a coved ogee
Category

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

Materials

Marble

18th Century Chest Of Drawers with Trompe-l œil Marquetry, Germany, circa 1770
Located in Greven, DE
corresponding key is carved into the three keyhole fittings. However, there is only one lock in the centre
Category

1770s German Baroque Antique Keyholes

Materials

Walnut

George II Period Oak Lowboy on Four Angular Cabriole Legs
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
the keyholes are surrounded by a full plate escutcheon above their handles (an unusual feature). The
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1740s English George II Antique Keyholes

Materials

Oak

18th Century Italian Fruitwood Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Pomona, CA
, circa 1750. Heavy brass drop handles. Early brass keyhole escutcheons. Overall, a really "stand-out
Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Fruitwood

French 19th Century Mahogany Empire Enfilade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
) with abundant space for storage in a dining room or foyer. Keyholes for the working locks are covered
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Keyholes

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian 18th century Louis XV Period Cherrywood, Maple and Brass chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
surrounding the Brass handles and keyhole escutcheons. The corners are outlined with inlaid filets continuing
Category

18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

Antique Directoire Chest Of Drawers In Walnut
Located in Atlanta, GA
features four wide, graduated drawers, each fitted with original oval brass escutcheons and keyholes, which
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Monumental 19th C. French Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
understated opulence. Vertical brass hardware, including keyholes and escutcheons, are visible, indicating
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

Pair of Monumental 19th C. French Doors
Pair of Monumental 19th C. French Doors
$2,800 Sale Price / set
41% Off
Italian Venetian Black Marble Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian (19th Century) stripped pine chest with three drawers, each having a keyhole and
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Keyholes

Materials

Marble

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Fruitwood and Ormolu desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
outlining each drawer, adorned with foliate Ormolu handles and keyhole escutcheons. The side aprons are
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Keyholes

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Burr Amboyna Glove Box by Paul Sormani, 114 Rue du Temple, Paris
By Paul Sormani
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
the keyhole (key present). The top of the lock plate in engraved "P. Sormani, 114 Rue du Temple
Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Keyholes

Materials

Pewter

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut And Marble Buffet, From Lyons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
hinges, keyhole escutcheon and key. The left door is also fitted with its impressive and elaborate top to
Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Keyholes

Materials

Marble

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
spacious drawers that glide easily using brass ring pulls; repoussé ring pulls and keyhole escutcheons
Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

Materials

Marble, Brass

Art Nouveau Pine Desk by Carl Westman, Sweden, 1910s
By Carl Westman
Located in Stockholm, SE
. Shelves on the sides, three drawers with cast iron keyhole plates. Heavy patina including paint stains
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1910s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Keyholes

Materials

Pine

Empire Chest of Drawers with Granite Top, France, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
in the form of lion mascarons. The three drawers are lockable, the keyholes are lined in brass
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Keyholes

Materials

Granite, Brass

French 19th century Maple, Mahogany, Ormolu and Baixas marble buffet, by Linke
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, finished with a single Ormolu keyhole escutcheon, and key below a pair of side-by-side drawers with Ormolu
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th century Tulipwood, Ormolu and Marble vitrine cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with a mottled Ormolu border and accented by finely chased berried laurel keyhole escutcheons. Above
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19th Century French Antique Keyholes

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Ormolu desk in the style of Linke
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
displaying a striking lattice designed keyhole escutcheon amidst fine foliate movements and framed within an
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Keyholes

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
original to the drawers. Lock and keyhole escutcheons are original. Old finish is pressured. Great
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1730s English Other Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wood

Antique Metal Hinged Wood Box Distressed Transport Chest
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Wood Covered Box Hinged Latched Distressed Keyhole Lock transport chest 6.5 h x 10 d x
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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Keyholes

Materials

Metal

Early Large Sailor s Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920
Located in Nantucket, MA
such as Barbados Keyhole Limpets and Rugose Slit Limpets ( both Fissurella barbadensis), the pelagic
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1920s Bajan Folk Art Antique Keyholes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Antique 1820 s Georgian Style Mahogany Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
and keyholes, indicating that the drawers were originally lockable. The drawers are outlined with thin
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1820s English Georgian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Large Sailor s Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
such as Barbados Keyhole Limpets and Rugose Slit Limpets ( both Fissurella barbadensis), the pelagic
Category

1880s Bajan Folk Art Antique Keyholes

Materials

Shell, Wood

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu And Crystal Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
foliate designed Ormolu keyhole escutcheon. Above the decorated keyhole escutcheon are two Coeur-de-Rai
Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Keyholes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

A Brass Morrocan Amulet, Antique Judaica From Morroco
Located in New York, NY
keyhole-shaped motifs, lending the piece an architectural presence that may allude to gateways or
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI Period Walnut and Kingwood side tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
drawer showcases exceptionally inlaid Ebonized Fruitwood three-toned diamond reserves at the keyhole
Category

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu box
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rim are egg and dart Ormolu bands and an exceptional palmette keyhole escutcheon.
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Three-Drawer Walnut Directoire Style Commode, c. 1920s
Located in Napa, CA
design. Each drawer with metal plaque keyhole.
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Early 20th Century Antique Keyholes

Materials

Metal

French 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut and Ormolu Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
richly carved drawers decorated with Ormolu scrolled handles and centered floral Ormolu keyhole
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Keyholes

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretaire Abattant Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
part construction, beautiful tapered capitol, brass hardware, mother of pearl keyhole covers, inlaid
Category

Mid-19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Keyholes

Materials

Mahogany

A pair of French 18th century Tulipwood, Kingwood, Ormolu and marble consoles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
pulls and a finely chased keyhole escutcheon adorned with a bow tied ribbon. Above is the Rouge Royal
Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Louis XV Style Marquetry Chiffonnier with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
sophistication to its façade. The elegant handles and keyhole escutcheons are made of finely cast gilt bronze
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Keyholes

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th C. English Decanter Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
keyhole lock at the front. The wood frame is constructed with hinged sides, and the design suggests a
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Crystal, Brass

19th C. English Decanter Set
19th C. English Decanter Set
$750 Sale Price
37% Off
Emile Loiseau, Horse Clock, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Loiseau Some chips on the marble and on the keyhole on the enamelled dial - traces of use on the patina
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Keyholes

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Antique Kazak Rug 5 8 x 7 9
Located in New York, NY
strip style border of slanted leaves and simple tuning forks. Red and cream keyhole reciprocal minors
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wool

Antique Kazak Rug 5
8

 x 7
9
Antique Kazak Rug 5
8

 x 7
9
$6,960 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Commode. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
refined feature is the use of exquisite ebony inlays around each keyhole—an elegant and rare decorative
Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo commode with original brass pulls and keyhole covers and later locks. Later soft
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Early 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Keyholes

Materials

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 Keyholes

Materials

Brass

Antique Sarab Runner 3 5 x 17 10
Located in New York, NY
pendanted camel medallions. Bold bitonal outer keyhole border/ Wool foundation, moderate weave, village work
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Sarab Runner 3
5

 x 17
10
Antique Sarab Runner 3
5

 x 17
10
$9,000 Sale Price
20% Off
French Victorian Chinoiserie Gilt, Painted, and Lacquered 6-Drawer Chest Dresser
Located in Queens, NY
having two patinated brass drawer handles and a central keyhole. Wear & losses to finish on the sides."
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Giltwood

French Provincial Wood and Brass Carved 3-Drawer Chest
Located in Queens, NY
wreath and border carved embellishments, two circular brass ring drawer pulls centering a brass keyhole
Category

18th Century French French Provincial Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

Caucasian Kuba rug
Located in NEW YORK, NY
connoisseurs.There is a diagonally striped and panelled outer border and a keyhole reciprocal minor border.There are
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique 18th C. Gothic Renaissance Chestnut Large Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
well a hand forged keyhole cover adoring a cross and heart motif. This chest also comes with a custom
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Mid-18th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Late 19th C. English Neoclassic Carved Oak Silverplated Wall Shelves
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
mounting is fitted with original brass keyhole plates for secure wall installation. Style and Period
Category

Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Keyholes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Walnut Lift Top Demilune Table in Georgian Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The demilune console table with a wide frieze and lift top with a brass keyhole (lacking the key
Category

19th Century Georgian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Kazak/Azarbayjan Rug 10 6 x 17 8
Located in New York, NY
". Two blue minors with floating dots, four tertiary borders with keyhole reciprocals. Well-woven. Short
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Early 20th Century Russian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wool

Large Regency Tea Caddy
Located in Tampa, FL
ivory keyhole. The interior is four inches deep in the tea compartments, does not have original glass
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1890s English Antique Keyholes

Materials

Mahogany

An Italian 18th century Walnut buffet, from Tuscany
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze keyhole escutcheons, and pierced palmette designed pulls in the center. The two doors on the
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Wood Patinated Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
patina, revealing layers of history and character, while the antique iron keyhole escutcheon enhances its
Category

19th Century French Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wood

Pihouée 20th Century Antique French Art Nouveu Cabinet Roll-Top Inlaid wood
By Pihouee Guerin
Located in Rümmingen, BW
spacious compartment. The cabinet also includes two small drawers with brass keyholes and beautiful brass
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

Perepedil rug
Located in NEW YORK, NY
green keyhole reciprocals.There are eight bitonal barber pole narrow lines in the border system.At one
Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wool, Cotton

French Louis XV Style Serpentine Front Inlaid 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Queens, NY
escutcheons with keyholes, resting on cabriole legs. (key included connected to tassel) Condition: Good; Wear
Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu and Carrara marble console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a rectangular panel displaying a mottled and beaded Ormolu frame, and Ormolu keyhole escutcheon
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

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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.