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1900 s Caldwell Bronze Chandelier with Greek Key
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell neoclassic style chandelier with Greek key design
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Early 1900s American Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

16th C set of Four Evangelist Vault Keys
Located in MADRID, ES
Vault keys such as these were used where the vault ribs came together, as a finishing touch. These
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16th Century Spanish Gothic Antique Keys

Materials

Stone

14k Gold Key Pendant Necklace Pearls and Black Enamel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
" Chain - 13 1/2" Hallmarks: 14 KT ITEM DETAILS: This 14k gold necklace features a distinctive key
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Early 20th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Century, this ‘ key to my heart’ brooch prizes the majestic Georgian workmanship – tests 18 KT solid gold
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Keys

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold

19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box with Key
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Stunning Porcupine Quill Box, made from black wood with porcupine quill decorations. These were highly valued for their rich timbers and intricate craftsmanship. The production of ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Other

17th Century Silver Mounted Traveling Box with Key
Located in Dallas, TX
Interior fitted with drawers and a reliquary cabinet. With key.
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17th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Silver

Italian Gold Giltwood Foyer End Table Greek Key Neoclassical
Located in New York, NY
An Italian rectangular gold giltwood foyer, end, or accent table with Greek-Key design
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Giltwood

The Construction of the Key Bridge, Washington DC
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Signed lower left & dated 1920 The Francis Scott Key Bridge, also known as the Key Bridge, is a
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1920s American Realist Antique Keys

Materials

Oil, Board

Edwardian Hardwood Bolection and Greek Key Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
border of ‘Meander’ (Greek Key) all supported and resting on stepped foot blocks. Fire opening size
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

English Hob Grate with Greek Key to Fret
Located in London, GB
A good quality English hob grate in the Gothic taste. The shaped front area with Greek key fret
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18th Century English Gothic Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

Door Lock, Large Decoration, 19th Century, with Key
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Door lock, large decoration, 19th century, with key Measures: H 17 cm, W 11 cm, P 3 cm.
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

Antique European Belgian Cabinet Blonde Solid Oak All Keys
Located in Somis, CA
interior. With all original keys that can lock the entire cabinet. The cabinet's two-part structure
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Key Rack
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Chained Bear Pillbox Made of Brass Item e7255 A beautiful little brass statue of a bear chained to a tree stump. The bear's head can be opened. The figure can be used as a bo...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror with Greek Key Motif
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror with Greek Key Motif Unique piece purchased in France Age
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Keys

Materials

Glass

A Chinese Metal Lock with Key, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Metal Lock with Key, Late 19th Century Provenance: Private Brisbane Collection
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau silver watch-key, 1890
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau silver watch-key, 1890 A silver watch key with Art Nouveau leaf
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Keys

Materials

Silver

19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box with Working Key
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-Century British Colonial handcrafted porcupine quill box with a working lock and key. This
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Late 19th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Bone, Wood

Giltwood Cartel Wall Clock Complete, Original Key, Enameled Face, Pendulum
Located in Miami, FL
Giltwood Cartel Wall Clock Complete Original Key, Enameled Face, Pendulum Offered for sale is, a
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Early 20th Century Rococo Revival Antique Keys

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Plate With Greek Key Design
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze plate with Greek Key design By Tiffany Studios
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Oversized French Monumental Iron Key - Vintage Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, French Industrial style oversized monumental key made of hand crafted iron
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Keys

Materials

Metal, Iron

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Greek key Trinket box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Buffalo, NY
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Greek key Trinket / cigar box ,,, cedar lined,, Wonderful little
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

Antique 14K Gold Victorian Watch Key for a Pocket Watch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold key for a pocket watch. In 14 karat yellow gold. For the winding of a pocket
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19th Century Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Gemstone Watch Key Fob Curb Chain Charm Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
unique fobs, five of which are in the form of watch keys. Seven fobs can be rotated and they are all set
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Multi-gemstone, 9k Gold

1900 s Caldwell 8 Lights Chandelier with Greek key
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 silver plated Caldwell 8 lights chandelier with Greek key design (set available)
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Antique Georgian Memento Mori Pocket Watch Key, Ca. 1800
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An exceptional antique Georgian pocket watch key, made of pink gold. The pink gold key is decorated
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Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Keys

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze doré inkwell featuring Greek key designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

Sarreid Vintage Wrenn Credenza with Greek Key Frieze pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome sarreid vintage Wrenn credenza with hand painted stone gray paneled doors. Greek key
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19th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

Tiffany Studios New York Modeled Greek Key Bronze Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period "Modeled" Greek Key pattern bronze blotter ends, with a
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

A Victorian 14k Gold Bracelet with a ASecret Lock and Key
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 14k gold bangle with secret key lock. The bangle set at the front with a key plate which can be
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1890s French Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

14k Gold

Sandwich Tern (with Florida Cray Fish) (Florida Keys) /// Ornithology Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
) (Florida Keys)" (Plate CCLXXIX - 279; part No. 56) Portfolio: The Birds of America, Havell Edition Year
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1830s Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Gold Leaf

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Plate With Greek Key Design
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze charger plate or serving tray with Greek Key
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Betuemann s Silver Tantalus with Original Bottles and Key
Located in Centennial, CO
on the other. They original key turns and the lock pushes down to tilt to the side and allow the
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Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Keys

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Victorian French Grand Size Carnelian Watch key Pendant or Fob
Located in Stamford, CT
An 18kt gold French Carnelian Large Scale Watch Key, so sleek and smooth it looks modern. It is in
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

19th Century French Iron Convict s Handcuff with Original Key
Located in Sofia, BG
Antique French iron convict's handcuff with original key made circa mid 19th century. Rare piece in
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Mid-19th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

19th Century Swedish Ladder Back Sofa with Greek Key Design
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century Swedish ladder back sofa with Greek key design. In original paint with reupholstered
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19th Century Swedish Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

19th century gold Watch-Key with double colour agate
Located in Delft, NL
19th century gold Watch-Key with double colour agate A watch-key, gold with double sides agate. On
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Early 19th Century European Antique Keys

Materials

Gold

Neoclassic Greek Key Wrought Iron Center or Dining Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
Timeless classicism, a beautiful Neoclassic style, Greek key table of wrought iron, early 20th
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Early 20th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Antique Five Sided Intaglio Pocket Watch Key Fob Pendant
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This fascinating five-sided watch key fob, crafted in richly patinated rose gold, encapsulates a
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1850s English Antique Keys

Materials

Agate, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian Engraved Sardonyx Bloodstone Swivel Watch Key
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Watch Key 9ct Yellow Gold Circa 1900 * THE GOLD CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY This
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Keys

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18th Century Dutch Oak Cartouche Shaped Box with Key
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very nice cartouche shaped 18th century oak plateau box with working lock and key. Placed on 5
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18th Century Dutch Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

Napoleon Receives the Keys of Vienna, Antique French Engraving, circa 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Napoleon Receives the Keys of Vienna, Antique French Engraving, circa 1840 Description
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

English Wedgwood Jasperware Ashtray or Key Holder/Vide Poche
By Wedgwood
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware ashtray or key holder/vide poche in “Wedgwood Blue” features
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Ceramic

A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Box, Lock Key
Located in Pearland, TX
lined interior and original working lock and key, circa 1870. This fine box has a lovely serpentine
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19th Century Swiss Antique Keys

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Timeless French Rustic Classic Limestone Fireplace Surround Greek Key
Located in Beervelde, BE
lintel is carved with a continuous Greek-key frieze and a restrained central motif, resting on fluted
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keys

Materials

Limestone

"Oh if brother would only let me have the key."
Located in Miami, FL
Signed "Violet Moore Higgins" in right-center image. Taped to board and matted. Story illustration for unknown publication. Though unconfirmed, it is possible this illustration was...
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1920s Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Paper

19th Century Dutch silver watch-key by Hendrik Krins, Schoonhoven
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch silver watch-key by Hendrik Krins, Schoonhoven 19th century silver watch-key in
Category

Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Keys

Materials

Silver

An antique large padlock skeleton key - France - Early XXth century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Antique large padlock accompanied by its original functional skeleton key.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Steel

An antique large padlock skeleton key - France - Early XXth century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Antique large padlock accompanied by its original functional skeleton key.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Steel

French Provincial Style Secretary Desk with Marquetry Inlays and Key
Located in Soquel, CA
French Provincial Style Walnut Secretary Desk with Marquetry Inlays and Key. Original Finish.
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1860s Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key
Located in Reading, Berkshire
opens three fold for storage of pens and papers. Will be sent with: A working key, with gold key swing
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th Century Dutch silver watch key and wax seal stamp
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch silver watch key and wax seal stamp A Dutch wax seal stamp with initials (AH
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Keys

Materials

Silver

Antique NEOCLASSICAL Alabaster Pendant Light w. GREEK KEY Detailing, circa 1920.
Located in Lisse, NL
single block of alabaster, featuring a refined Greek key frieze around the middle, a delicately beaded
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Wire, Metal

Great White Heron /// John James Audubon Ornithology Shorebird Key West Florida
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
right edges are gold gilded. Based on a composition painted in Key West, Florida on May 26, 1832
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1840s Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Greek Key Nesting Tables, Set of 3
Located in Elkhart, IN
with a Greek key border Italy, Mid-20th century Measures: Largest: 23.5"W x 13.75"D x 23.75"H Medium
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Mid-19th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Keys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Key Belcher Rolo Chain
Located in Rotterdam, NL
. The watch key is nicely decorated with scrolling motifs. The beautiful chains in combination with the
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

14k Gold

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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.