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William IV Rosewood and Bronze Bracket Clock by Frodsham 185 Baker
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
feet, with pendulum, winding key and case key. English, circa 1830. William Frodsham was an
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1830s English Antique Keys

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Bronze

19th Century Swedish Mora Case Clock
Located in Huntington, NY
mechanical guarantee. Weights, pendulum and key included.
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Keys

Materials

Brass, Iron

Ancient Syene (Aswan) and Elephantine Island – Egypt Engraving, c.1755
Located in Langweer, NL
exceptional historical interest. The plate documents a key geographic threshold in ancient Egypt, where the
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Keys

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Paper

Louis XVI–Style Walnut Chest of Drawers, France, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
retaining a single working key that operates all five locks. The drawer layout and restrained ornament
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keys

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Wood

Antique Needlework Sample, English, Framed, Embroidery, Decor, William IV, 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
alphabet Attractive Greek Key border enclosing the embroidered field Featuring a pair of monograms, for an
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1830s British William IV Antique Keys

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Cotton, Glass

Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Inlay Serpentine Sideboard
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
cleaned, restored and waxed in our workshop and is offered ready for immediate use. Keys are supplied
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Keys

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Mahogany

Antique 18th C. French Louis XIV Oak Marble Hunting Buffet Commode Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
cabinet for storage with working lock and key. The buffet rest on molded plinth base. A remarkable
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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Keys

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Marble

Antique pine sideboard, circa 1910
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
perfectly, and the key is included. The sideboard has been cleaned and treated for woodworm, so it is ready
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1910s Hungarian Rustic Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

1775 Beige-Brown-Blue Grain o Rice Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 7 x 10 2 Carpet
Located in New York, NY
key motifs, executed primarily in shades of navy and pale blue. These intricate, interlocking
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1770s Chinese Qing Antique Keys

Materials

Wool

18th Century German Baroque Inlaid Marquetry Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
included keys. The interior opens to reveal organized storage, while the lower section contains three large
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Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Keys

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian 19th Century Painted Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
shelf is shaped to a gentle scallop edge and notched to hang your everyday spoons. There is one key for
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

A Very Rare Neat Size 19th Century Leather Top Writing Desk with Ormolu Mounts
Located in Dublin, IE
with fabulous ormolu escutcheons and keys with foliate motif detail. Supported on elegantly tapering
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19th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XV Rococo Style Wall Clock In Gilt Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
key.
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1850s French Louis XV Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

Antique Spirits Table, English, Burr Maple, Glasses Stand, Teapoy, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
spirits Dressed with an inset brass-lined lock — in working order, key present Prominent lobed detail
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1830s British William IV Antique Keys

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Maple, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gray Painted Chests of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
on tapered fluted feet and features drawers fitted with two brass pulls each. There are no keys or
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keys

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Brass

Late 18th Century Régence Oak Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
height-adjustable shelves in dark-stained pine on toothed rails. Original brass key plate. Dimensions
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18th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Keys

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Oak, Pine

Pair of Painted Blue 19th C. Swedish Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
and two accompanying keys, offering both style and practicality. Perfect as statement pieces in a
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19th Century European Gustavian Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

3.7x7 Ft Antique Karachopt Kazak Rug, South Caucasus, Late 19th Century
Located in Spring Valley, NY
madder red and are centered by complex geometric squares and diamonds. A key characteristic of this piece
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Keys

Materials

Wool

19th Century Louis XV Style French Dark Ocean Blue Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Hastings, GB
carcase set upon splayed legs. The commode has two drawers, each with a lock, but the key is not present
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Keys

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Pine

A Rare Gold Blue Enamel and Diamond Keywind Fob Watch C1860
Located in Mayfair, London, London
with holes for the key to wind the watch up and to set the hands. The cases are all numbered. Movement
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1860s Swiss Antique Keys

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Fruitwood Bibliotheque Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
finish. The cabinet is heavy and solid with excellent joinery and craftsmanship. The original keys and
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Keys

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Brass

Regency Tortoiseshell Box With Sterling Silver Details
Located in Tampa, FL
interior retains remnants of its original velvet lining. The box does not retain its key, which is common
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1810s English Antique Keys

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Silver

French Neoclassical upholstered ottoman, early 20th century.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
distressed painted finish, highlighting a continuous Greek key (meander) motif encircling the apron. Raised
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Keys

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Linen, Wood

Early 19th Century mahogany break front bookcase
Located in Martlesham, GB
bookcase is in excellent condition and each door has workable locks and keys, superb mahogany colour
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Keys

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Mahogany

Grand 18th Century Dutch Bookcase ~ China Cabinet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
access, accented by the curvaceous brass key guards. The upper tier also has a stepped shelf pattern so
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1790s Dutch Louis XIV Antique Keys

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Steel

1890s Soft Coral Medallion Design Traditional Chinese Kansu Rug 6 x8 6" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
key border in shades of indigo and ivory. The harmony of color and design reflects both auspicious
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Keys

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Wool

19th Century Black Cabinet Cupboard from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
ready for use. Old locks work inconsistently, we recommend using key as pull only. One functioning key
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19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Keys

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Oak

Antique Farmhouse Painted Bread Cabinet
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
large and one small shelf behind them. It still has its original, working lock and key. Some traces of
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Mid-19th Century German Country Antique Keys

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Pine

Pair of Japanese Woodblocks Custom Frames Signed
Located in Stamford, CT
signature in Japanese. Both in fine custom matted frames of gilt and ebony design having Greek key design
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1890s Antique Keys

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Paper

Early 19th Century Danish Mahogany Empire Inlaid Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
skeleton key as a pull; locks no longer function. The cabinet is constructed in three sections for easier
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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Keys

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Mahogany, Leather

1880s Large Blue Bird Medallion Chinese Crane Bat Peking Rug 14 x 19 3" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
features finely articulated floral spandrels at the corners, transitioning into a classical key-fret outer
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1880s Chinese Other Antique Keys

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Wool

George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
elegance and fine veneers typical of the George II period. Key Features: * Authentic George II chest on
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18th Century English Antique Keys

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Walnut

George III English Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
features a silver key shaped key profile and is surmounted by a silver axe shaped loop handle. The interior
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Keys

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Shell, Wood

Large Antique Campaign Walnut Writing Box With Secret Drawers. English C.1860
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Working secret drawers* Replaced leather With a key Free UK shipping *The drawers are revealed when
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1860s English Campaign Antique Keys

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Brass

Late Biedermeier Box, Birch Solid Wood, Northern Germany, circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
, circa 1840. * Ebonized diamond as key crest. * Original brass lock and hinges. * Inside, there is a
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1840s German Biedermeier Antique Keys

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Brass

19th Century Fitted Decanter Box, 4 Decanter Tantalus A charming piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
is stored in the lid The Cellarette comes with a lock and key, it is lined and it is 9” high, 7” wide
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Keys

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Walnut

Mid 19th century rustic Scandinavian painted cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
cupboard with working lock and key, opens to reveal 3 fixed shelves and 1 shallow one, also a space where
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1860s Swedish Gustavian Antique Keys

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Pine, Paint

Antique French Louis XV Style Armoire Linen Cabinet Chest Bonnetiere Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
patina 81.25" tall x 33.5" wide x 17.5" deep Key included Professionally cleaned and ready for your
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Keys

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Oak

Antique English Secretary Campaign Chest With Brass Hardware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, scratches, impressions. Non-working key included that can be used as a pull but does not work all being
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Keys

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Brass

Mid 19th Century Swedish Black Painted Writing Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
skeleton key used as a pull, and four smaller drawers opened with a second skeleton key (locks no longer
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19th Century Gustavian Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

19th Century American Watercolor of Alpine Flowers, Signed, 25x20 in
Located in Aartselaar, BE
became a key part of the social scene in Hollywood, with their famed garden becoming one of Hollywoods
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Late 19th Century Antique Keys

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Watercolor

19th century original scraped paint Swedish cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
lockable and open on the key.  Double door cupboard opens to reveal 2 fixed shelves and plenty of storage
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keys

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Pine, Paint

Early 19th Century Indian Bronze Work Box
Located in Tampa, FL
key are no longer present. Despite this, the box retains exceptional character and craftsmanship
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1820s Indian Antique Keys

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Tall Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
expansive; they also share a key between them to secure the functioning locks. One additional drawer in the
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Keys

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Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Painted Bookcase/Buffet Deux Corps
Located in Birmingham, AL
exceptional bookcase is a stepped cornice adorned with a dark painted Greek key frieze — a classical
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Keys

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Walnut

The Brook
Located in North Clarendon, VT
intricate carvings, etchings, and hand-painted illustrations of religious structures. Key Artistic and
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1910s American Impressionist Antique Keys

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Oil

George I Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
escutcheons, and raised on sturdy bracket feet. Key Features: * Authentic George I walnut bureau bookcase
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17th Century English Antique Keys

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Walnut

Antique French Aubusson Geometric Wool Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
an energetic transition into the commanding Greek key outer border — a motif that reinforces symmetry
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique Keys

Materials

Wool

19th Century Swedish White Painted Pine Nightstand Small Narrow Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
tapered feet and retains a functioning lock with a single key included. Minor cracks are visible along the
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keys

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Pine, Paint

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Table Lamp, Opaque Glass Shade, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
, etc.). Key Attributes Authentic French Art Deco table lamp Sculptural wrought iron base with square
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Keys

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Wrought Iron

Late 19th Century Large French Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
interior latch. The lower two doors open using a key as a pull only. Restored, strong, stable, and ready
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Keys

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Glass, Oak

Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Bradenton, FL
piece, and it retains its original surface that is worn and missing in some areas. Keys for the top and
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Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

4.5x9.7 Ft Antique Shirvan Runner Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century
Located in Spring Valley, NY
red, gold, deep green, and ivory. A key characteristic that adds immense charm and tribal authenticity
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Keys

Materials

Wool

Asia in the Age of Exploration – Antique Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
accuracy, while Central Asia retains historic regional divisions. Trade routes, river systems, and key
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Late 18th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

Small Louis XVI Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
good overall condition while preserving its late 18th-century character. Please note: no key is present
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keys

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Marble

Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brass Inlay, France, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
furniture. The drawers are fitted with drop handles and retain a working key operating all five locks
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

Antique French Sideboard, 19th Century. Elegantly hand crafted from cherrywood.
Located in Houston, TX
ornamentation. The sideboard features paneled doors with key escutcheon, opening to generous storage ideal for
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Keys

Materials

Cherry

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Antique Keys For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique keys for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and iron, all antique keys available were constructed with great care. Antique keys have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Neoclassical and Louis XVI antique keys are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique keys over the years, but those made by Louis Vuitton, Choisy-le-Roi and Max Le Verrier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Keys?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,728, while they’re typically $45 on the low end and $135,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Keys
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Generally, it is not illegal to own a skeleton key, and old homes in some areas may still have locks that require skeleton keys on their interior doors. However, locks that use skeleton keys go against building codes. On 1stDibs, find a range of skeleton keys.