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19th Century very small Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Jasper Stones
Located in Delft, NL
119th Century very small Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Jasper Stones A very small watch key, brass
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19th Century Dutch Antique Keys

Materials

Gold, Brass

Tiffany Studios Greek Key Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends featuring Greek Key
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

Door handles in the form of keys by Alexandre Fiche of Paris
Located in London, GB
Large early 20th century brass door handles in the form of keys for the safemaker and locksmith
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Early 20th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Agate and Heliotrope Stones
Located in Delft, NL
19th century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Agate and Heliotrope Stones 19th century brass and gold
Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Keys

Materials

Gold, Brass

English Pressed Glass Carved Oak Greek Key Motif Biscuit Barrel or Humidor
Located in Atlanta, GA
pressed glass with a greek key border, paneled window and a reeded edge. The glass rests inside a lotus
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Keys

Materials

Glass, Oak

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Agate and Heliotrope Stones
Located in Delft, NL
19th century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Agate and Heliotrope Stones 19th century brass and gold
Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Keys

Materials

Gold, Brass

Beautiful Wrought Iron Key Hanger Board Antique German Folk Art, 18th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely key hanger board made of iron, brass and copper. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

Antique Scandinavian Baroque Style Oak Sewing Box Small Chest with Key Mid 1800
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
ca mid 1800. The box has a pin cushion on top and comes with its original iron key. The closing
Category

Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Baroque Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Citrine and Heliotrope Stones
Located in Delft, NL
19th century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Citrine and Heliotrope Stones 19th century brass and
Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Keys

Materials

Gold, Brass

19th Century Plum Pudding Gilt Centre Side Table Greek Key Louis XVI Revival
Located in Norwich, GB
gold leaf greek key design to the drawer and reverse frieze. French - Louis XVI revival. C1890. The
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood, Burl

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Footed Charger Plate or Tazza
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
tazza with Greek Key design By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

Three Black Japanese Lacquer Nesting Boxes with Two Keys, Late 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful set of three black Japanese lacquer nesting boxes with their two keys. Decorated with
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

Georgian Key To My Heart Turquoise Padlock 18 KT Brooch/Pendant/Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
Georgian Symbol of Love Georgian period ‘Key to my Heart’ pendant, 1810 ca Rare love token from the
Category

Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Keys

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage Copper Dutch Man Figure Entry Hall Key Change Trinket Dish Stand Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Copper Dutch Man Figure Entry Hall Key Change Trinket Dish Stand Holder. Item features an
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Early 20th Century Unknown Other Antique Keys

Materials

Copper

19th Century Swedish Mid-Sized Iron Trunk Safe with Locks and Key
Located in Atlanta, GA
this time as they have no working key) with lid bearing the original top locking mechanism, which still
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Keys

Materials

Metal, Iron

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period gilt bronze desk letter rack featuring a Greek key design By Tiffany
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Victorian English Carriage Travel Clock in Leather Case with Key
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
original leather carrying case and winding key. In good working condition initialed SR FA, the key has
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Pair Green Gold 19th Century Crystal Vases, Greek Key Design Attributed Moser
By Moser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
portion having a Greek key design. This pair dates to the last half of the 19th century and we attribute
Category

1880s Classical Greek Antique Keys

Materials

Crystal, Gold

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with 2 Different Colored Stones
Located in Delft, NL
19th century brass and gold Watch-Key with each side a different stone A brass watch key , gold
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Keys

Materials

Gold, Brass

Ancient Roman Glass and Bronze Key 22 Karat Gold Garnet Beaded Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient stamped Roman glass and authentic ancient Roman bronze key 22k yellow gold dangle
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15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Antique Keys

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Antique German Greek Key Rimmed Luncheon Salad Plates by C. Tielsch Altwasser
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning set of antique Greek Key rimmed Luncheon & Salad Plates, service for six By C
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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Doré Notepad Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco bronze doré notepad holder featuring a Greek key design By Tiffany Studios
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Hooked Rug with Greek Key and Flowers, Dated 1891, Mounted
Located in Nantucket, MA
highlighted Greek key border. Inset blue striped border around central floral medallion outlined by a striped
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Keys

Materials

Cotton

Stunning Antique George III Figured Chest on Chest with Greek Key Moulded Top
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Key Moulded Cornice With Two Short Six Long Drawers with Original Brass Batwing Handles Raised
Category

19th Century British George III Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Regency Period Brass Inlaid and Bound Document Box with Lift Handles and Key
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
corners matching the escutcheon plate on the front (working lock and key). The interior fitted with a
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Courvoisier Geneve Yellow Gold Enamel Key Wound Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). 18Kt yellow gold case. No. 2381. C...
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1830s Swiss Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Embroidery Little Girl House Door Vine Flower Bouquet Wall Key Cabinet
Located in Munich, DE
This highly amusing and unusual little wall cabinet for keys is decorated with a charming
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Keys

Materials

Glass, Wool, Wood

Neoclassical Gilt Metal Greek Key Design and Crystal Basket 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
greek key design.
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Crystal, Metal

19th Century Greek Key Design Two-Tier Gold Gilt Iron Chandelier, France
Located in New York, NY
19th century French two-tier gold gilt metal chandelier Greek key design newly rewired and gold
Category

19th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

FINE EARLY 17TH CENTURY GERMAN WROUGHT IRON SAFE CHEST TRUNK WiTH ORIGINAL KEY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
century German Wrought Iron painted safe chest with the original key Please note the delivery fee listed
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17th Century German Charles II Antique Keys

Materials

Wrought Iron

FINE MID 17TH CENTURY GERMAN WROUGHT IRON SAFE CHEST TRUNK WiTH ORIGINAL KEY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
century German Wrought Iron painted safe chest with the original key Please note the delivery fee listed
Category

17th Century German Charles II Antique Keys

Materials

Wrought Iron

Enamel plaque depicting St. Peter receiving the key of Christ, Germany, 17th c.
Located in Gorssel, GE
Rectangular enamel plaque depicting St. Peter receiving the key of Christ, with The dome of Saint
Category

17th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Sarreguemines Majolica Trompe L’Oeil Greek Key Napkin Egg Box Pâté Terrine
By Sarreguemines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with a floral and checkered pattern and a Greek key border. An egg forms the top knob, another egg
Category

Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Keys

Materials

Earthenware

Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Greek Key Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the mid 19th century, with Greek Key frieze
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

1920s J.C. Deagan 725 Marimba Model B, Rosewood Keys, 3 Octave
By Deagan
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s J.C. Deagan 725 Marimba model B, rosewood keys, 3 octave, original condition, amazing Art
Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Keys

Materials

Metal, Steel

Sarreguemines French Majolica Trompe L’Oeil Greek Key Border Napkin Bread Tray
By Sarreguemines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a Greek key border. The two end handles are formed as the napkin tied into bows. The napkin drapes
Category

Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Keys

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Small Striped Cat Child s Toy, As Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
itself is in good period condition, but the key provided is not original.
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mechanism has been over wound, so is currently not working, but we do have a key that will fit the mechanism
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug with Geometric Star, Cross and Greek Key Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug with Geometric Star, Cross and Greek Key Motifs. This stunning late
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1890s Caucasian Kazak Antique Keys

Materials

Wool

Polychrome Painted Console with Pierced Greek Key Frieze and Grey Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Polychrome painted console with pierced Greek key frieze and grey marble-top, France, circa 1790.
Category

1790s French Antique Keys

Materials

Marble

Perfect Antique White Black Alabaster Pendant Flush Mount w. Greek Key Pattern
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class and exceptional antique alabaster chandelier for an entry hall, bedroom or any other room. Thanks to its unique design, aesthetic beauty, perfect size and great condition ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Antique Keys

Materials

Alabaster, Wire, Metal, Bronze, Brass

French 19th Century 9k Gold Engraved Pocket Watch Key Fob Pendant and Rubies
Located in Sofia, BG
French golden engraved pocket watch key that would look great even just as a pendant on a proper
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Gold

19th Century Southern Chinese Painted Ceramic Bathtub from Annan with Greek Key
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Southern Chinese handmade and painted ceramic oval bathtub with Greek key frieze
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Keys

Materials

Ceramic

Antique circa 1860 Walnut Marble Topped Chest of Drawers with Original Key
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
drawers with the original key A very good looking and well made piece, this is Biedermeier furniture at
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1860s European High Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Marble

Rare Antique Wrought Iron French Locksmith Sign In The Form Of A Key
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Rare antique wrought iron trade sign, in the form of a very decorative key, that once hung outside
Category

18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Iron 72-Bottle Wine Cage from Burgundy with Lock and Key
Located in Dallas, TX
, featuring a hinged door secured with a working lock and key. Inside, nine horizontal rows accommodate up to
Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

Old 18th Century Composite Map of Key Caribbean Islands with Descriptive Texts
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Dominia Anglorum in praecipuis Insulis Americae ut sunt Insula S. Christophori, Antegoa, Iamaica, Barbados nec non Insulae Bermudes vel Sommers dictae. Die Englis...
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1740s Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

Antique WMF Silver Plated Sweets / Visiting Card / Key/ Tray Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
anything from trinkets, keys, sweets to jewellery. Whatever you choose to use this item for you are sure
Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Keys

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with yellow clear and Heliotrope Stones
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with yellow clear and Heliotrope Stones 19th century very
Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Keys

Materials

Gold, Brass

Antique Cup and Saucer English Porcelain Greek Key Pattern Blue Ground Ca.1810
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
1810. They are decorated in the Regency style with a band of gilded Greek key design on a beautiful
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century American Folk Art Heart Shaped Iron Pad Lock Key, Dated 1875
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century American folk art Heart-shaped forged iron pad lock and key, dated 1875 A remarkable
Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Keys

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

Gouda Pottery Ceramic Ashtray or Dutch Art Nouveau Key Holder/Vide Poche
Located in Miami, FL
, from Holland. This well made decorative object can also be used as a key holder/vide poche. Signed
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Keys

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Set of four Wrought Iron Skeleton Key Antique German Folk Art, 18th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely collection of old antique iron skeleton keys. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Keys

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with 2 different color Agate Stones
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with 2 different color Agate Stones 19th century brass and
Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Keys

Materials

Gold, Brass

Chinese Foliage Painted Brass Mounted Tacked Chest on Stand with Key, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
and interior lock with key, Late 19th Century
Category

1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Oak Desk with Ebonized Accents and Gilded Greek Key Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak desk from the 19th century with ebonized accents, carved floral motifs and Greek Key
Category

19th Century English Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

Antique XL 835 Silver Jasseron Necklace (80 cm) with Antique Silver Watch Key
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique silver jasseron necklace with an antique watch key (pendant). The necklace can be closed
Category

19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Silver

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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
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    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.