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Antique National Cash Register Co. Brass Candy Store Cash Register 313 1029359
Located in Big Flats, NY
brass plated body with embossed decorative elements and marble tray. The key and serial number plate
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Keys
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Highboy Tall Chest 9 Drawer Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
Hand dovetailed joints, tall stately form, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, no key, but
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Keys
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
Large Two-Tiered Corner Cabinet or Cupboard of Cherry with Paneled Doors
Located in Austin, TX
two paneled doors enclosing a shelved interior. With locking keys for both top and bottom. Resting on
Category
19th Century French Antique Keys
Materials
Metal, Brass
Decorative traditional 19th century hand painted Swedish box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
painted base colour, original strap work, hinges, working lock and key. Interior later painted inside for
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Keys
Materials
Iron
Clocks Portal clock XVIIIème era Louis XVI
Located in Berlin, DE
gold plating.
Winding key and balance wheel.
Original mechanism without modification, wire suspension
Category
1790s Antique Keys
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century Swedish Black Painted Pine Partner’s Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
consistent with use.
On one side, the left two drawers open and lock with the included skeleton key, while
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keys
Materials
Pine, Paint
1920s Tiger Maple Letter Holder
Located in Tarrytown, NY
features a sloping, hinged lid, drawer at the base, and wood letter dividers inside.
Key hole, no key
Category
1920s Antique Keys
Materials
Wood, Maple
Small Hinged-Door Box With Interior Drawers
Located in Charlottesville, VA
darkened edging outlining the case. The top is flat and plain, and the door retains its original key
Category
19th Century English Antique Keys
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Commode, Cherry Veneer, Ebonized, South Germany, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
, circa 1830.
Cherry wood veneer on softwood and solid wood. Standing on low square legs. Ebony key
Category
1830s Biedermeier Antique Keys
Materials
Iron
Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1840
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fine brass hardware
2 side drawers and one secret drawer*
Replaced leather
With Key
Free UK
Category
1840s English Campaign Antique Keys
Materials
Brass
19th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
brass pulls, key escutcheons, and detailed brass elements along the feet elevate the design. Carved
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Keys
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century English Fish Flatware TNB Sheffield 1896 Sterling+Silverplate
By Sheffield
Located in Hyattsville, MD
ferules and cracked handles. A beautiful and usable complete set in original box, no key.
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Keys
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Jewelry box, silver embossed with bows and resting on four cut-out feet
Located in Porto, PT
- no key.
Category
19th Century European Antique Keys
Materials
Silver
$562 Sale Price
50% Off
Carved Giltwood Bombay Serpentine Vitrine With Verdis Martin Panels c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
serpentine design and working key. The piece is adorned with Verdis Martin panels.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Keys
Materials
Giltwood
22 English chargers, 13 Early Sheffield sterling weighing 2 lbs each and early.
Located in Buchanan, MI
: Sterling silver (.925)
Assay office: Sheffield (crossed keys + crown)
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Keys
Materials
Sterling Silver
22 English chargers, 13 Early Sheffield sterling weighing 2 lbs each and early.
Located in Buchanan, MI
: Sterling silver (.925)
Assay office: Sheffield (crossed keys + crown)
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Keys
Materials
Sterling Silver
Grand-Scale Green Painted Gustavian Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
locks are keys.
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish French Provincial Antique Keys
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of Antique Oak Geometric Cabinet Doors
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
, below a carved demilune arch between floral spandrels.
Complete with key and original hinges, these
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Keys
Materials
Oak
Fantastic quality antique Victorian walnut marquetry inlaid pier cabinet
Located in Ipswich, GB
inlay.
Working lock with original key.
D. 1860
Category
19th Century Antique Keys
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Wonderful Swedish Glazed Art Deco Sideboard in Oak 1940s
Located in Meer, VAN
notice the subtle brass key holes, the quality of the veneers and the execution of the drawers with
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Antique Keys
Materials
Oak
Antique Austrian Flame Mahogany Biedermeier Secretary Desk Cabinet Chest 1860
Located in Portland, OR
fitted with a single locking drawer with an oval brass lockplate (key is present).
Below is a locking
Category
1860s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Keys
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Necklace Pale Blue Enamel Flower Wreath Natural Pearl
Located in Munich, Bavaria
classical Greek key pattern. Each of these elements is decorated with a sweet water bouton pearl. From each
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Keys
Materials
Natural Pearl, Silver, Enamel
EMIPIRE secretaire walnut with secret drawer
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
EMIPIRE secretaire walnut with secret drawer all keys are original .
3 big drawers and 12 small
Category
1890s Antique Keys
Materials
Brass
Shell-Shaped Catchall or fruit bowl – France - Napoleon III Era
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
for holding keys, jewelry, or small everyday items, it can also serve as a decorative fruit bowl
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Keys
Materials
Other
Fantastic quality antique Victorian serpentine fronted marquetry credenza
Located in Ipswich, GB
locks & key.
D. 1860
Category
19th Century Antique Keys
Materials
Brass
Unusual quality antique oak chiming longcase barometer clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
base raised on four bun feet.
Perfect condition with the original winding key.
All clocks get
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Keys
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th Century Victorian, Crimson Red On Black Chinoiserie Cabinet
Located in Hastings, GB
the 19th century
Original brass locking plate and key latch locking pin are also present
Measures
Category
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Keys
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Boulle Box
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
its original velvet lining and key.
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Keys
Materials
Brass
Swedish 18th Century Bentwood Travel Box or Chest
Located in Buisson, FR
. Working lock and key ( bronze key from the 19th century).
Sweden, circa 1750-1800. Weathered, small losses
Category
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Keys
Materials
Iron
$1,398 Sale Price
47% Off
Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
drawers of equal proportion, ornate ring handles, working locks and key. Shaped freize to front and sides
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keys
Materials
Oak, Pine, Paint
$9,276 / set
Louis Philippe French Antique Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
key. They fit beautifully into the softened “doucine” design of the apron, a classic Louis Philippe
Category
1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Keys
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Walnut Corner Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
.
Original locks, sliding bolts and brass key fittings.
Dimensions
Height: 102 cm (base cabinet) or 250.5
Category
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Keys
Materials
Walnut
Fantastic quality antique Victorian Rosewood double weight wall clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
quality rosewood carved base with ebonised detail.
Good condition with the original winding key.
All
Category
19th Century Antique Keys
Materials
Rosewood
18th Century Dresser Base
Located in Bradenton, FL
the years. The older hardware is a later replacement and the key does work what looks to be the
Category
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Keys
Materials
Oak
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
, minimalist design features three spacious drawers with contrasting dark wood key escutcheons. Expertly
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Keys
Materials
Cherry
Silver and Guilloche enamel Miniature Carriage Clock by Asprey
s
Located in London, GB
makers, the Geneva Clock Company. Fine 8 day full plate movement with integral key also stamped JTC
Category
1910s Swiss Antique Keys
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Napoleon III Black Secretaire from the late 19th Century
Located in IT
top is marble, and the inserts, such as keys, locks, and moldings, are original and have been cleaned
Category
1890s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Keys
Materials
Marble
Early 19th Century Aaron Willard Jr Tall Case Clock w/ Paul Revere Printed Label
By Aaron Willard, Jr.
Located in Milford, NH
brass ball
spire finials with Greek key decoration, over a glass door, opening to a hand painted
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Keys
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique George III Georgian Mahogany
Satinwood Inlay Buffet Knife Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wood grain, no key but unlocked. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 15" H x 9" W x 11" D.
Category
Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Keys
Materials
Mahogany
Antique pine sideboard, circa 1910
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
the key is included. The sideboard has been cleaned and treated for woodworm, so it is ready for
Category
1910s Hungarian Rustic Antique Keys
Materials
Pine
French Semainier or Tall Chest of Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
walnut veneers.
The six larger drawers have escutcheons and a key for opening.
Flanked on either side
Category
19th Century French Antique Keys
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Bookcase by Hildo Krop for Gebroeders Monsieur
By Hildo Krop, Gebroeders Monsieur Steenwijk
Located in Amsterdam, NL
key are in good working order, and the original key is marked!
Will be dismantled for safe transport
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Keys
Materials
Ebony, Oak
19th Century Italian painted Marriage cupboard
Located in Malton, GB
top a series of small and hidden drawers. Overall condition is very good and the size is neat. Key is
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Keys
Materials
Pine
Louis XVI Ebonized Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
finely cast gilt brass hardware. The doors have working locks and three keys. There are four dovetailed
Category
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Keys
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Louis Philippe Book Matched Burl Walnut Chest With Marble Top
Located in Bradenton, FL
drawers provide generous storage and are fitted with original-style key escutcheons, emphasizing both form
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Keys
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Extremely Large 19th Century Painted Folk Art Rustic Farmhouse Bridal Chest
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
has an original lock and key and is fully functional. A very impressive and decorative piece of folk
Category
1810s German Folk Art Antique Keys
Materials
Pine, Paint
18th Century Walnut Wood Genoese Bambocci Dresser, 1770
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
working key, it is in good condition and has a beautiful patina.
Category
1770s Italian Antique Keys
Materials
Wood
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
Category
1910s Hungarian Rustic Antique Keys
Materials
Pine
Art Deco Figured Walnut Sideboard
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
original three keys, as well as two drawers positioned centrally. The chromed handles incorporate a copper
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Keys
Materials
Walnut
19th century painted oval shaped Swedish box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
with working lock and key.
Ideal decorative item that can still function as it's original use
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Keys
Materials
Iron
Antique Sheffield Victorian Silver Plated Dome C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
and a classic Victorian design, highlighted by a beaded handle and a Greek key pattern around the base.
Category
19th Century Antique Keys
Materials
Silver Plate
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Wall Vitrine with Glass Door
Located in Dallas, TX
other room for a collection of some sort. comes with hanging hooks for easy installation. Lock and key
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Keys
Materials
Glass, Walnut
English 18th Century Ebonized Oak Carved Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
decorative without an original key present. Bulbous bun feet elevate the dark case from the floor. Here is an
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Keys
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century English Oak Three Decanter Tantalus
Located in Burton, TX
key. When unlocked, the top slides back to allow access to the decanters. The three sqaure glass
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Keys
Materials
Brass
Swedish pair of 19th century painted serpentine shaped chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
oak lined drawers of equal proportions and later ornate brass ring handles and key plates. Standing
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keys
Materials
Oak, Pine, Paint
French mid 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Ormolu, and marble buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
palmettes. The front has two exquisite flame Mahogany doors with stately Ormolu key hole escutcheons in the
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Keys
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
throughout, with earlier repairs completed along the base and veneer.
A minimum of three keys are included
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Keys
Materials
Leather, Birch
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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.
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