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Antique English 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Dentist s Collector s Cabinet
Located in Glasgow, GB
a lock and locking mechanism which secures the drawers above at the same time. The base section with
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Marble, Metal

Antique English 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Dentist s Collector s Cabinet
Antique English 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Dentist s Collector s Cabinet

Antique English 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Dentist s Collector s Cabinet

$5,702
19th-Century French Floor Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
locking mechanism is remarkably intricate, showcasing concealed keyholes and requiring the precise use of
Category

19th Century French Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th-Century French Floor Safe
19th-Century French Floor Safe

19th-Century French Floor Safe

$124,500
Important 16th Century Renaissance Florentine Drop Front Desk Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
. Marks of professional restoration to burlwood front. Lock mechanisms to interior cabinets no longer
Category

16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Iron

Antique Important 16th Century Renaissance Florentine Drop Front Desk Cabinet
Important 16th Century Renaissance Florentine Drop Front Desk Cabinet

Important 16th Century Renaissance Florentine Drop Front Desk Cabinet

$21,000
Antique Imperial Russian Lukutin Racing Winter Troika Lacquer Jewelry Casket Box
Located in New York, NY
interior of the box. Bun feet add an element of style and attention to detail. The lock mechanism does not
Category

19th Century Russian Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Imperial Russian Lukutin Racing Winter Troika Lacquer Jewelry Casket Box
Antique Imperial Russian Lukutin Racing Winter Troika Lacquer Jewelry Casket Box

Antique Imperial Russian Lukutin Racing Winter Troika Lacquer Jewelry Casket Box

$1,500
Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Medieval Axes, Maces, Daggers, and Fire Arm, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
designed stock and lock mechanism, representative of the transition from melee weapons to gunpowder arms
Category

1840s Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Paper

Antique Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Medieval Axes, Maces, Daggers, and Fire Arm, 1842
Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Medieval Axes, Maces, Daggers, and Fire Arm, 1842

Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Medieval Axes, Maces, Daggers, and Fire Arm, 1842

$463
Office Filing Cabinet / Cartonnier Mahogany - Louis Philippe Period France 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
with central locking mechanisms like this cartonnier. The Louis-Philippe style is during the period
Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Office Filing Cabinet / Cartonnier Mahogany - Louis Philippe Period France 19th
Office Filing Cabinet / Cartonnier Mahogany - Louis Philippe Period France 19th

Office Filing Cabinet / Cartonnier Mahogany - Louis Philippe Period France 19th

$5,700 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Silver Plated Wine Champagne Pourer by Mappin Webb, 19th Century
By Mappin Webb
Located in London, GB
1880 in date. It features an extendable handle and butterfly clip locking mechanism. The tube
Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Wine Champagne Pourer by Mappin Webb, 19th Century
Antique Silver Plated Wine Champagne Pourer by Mappin Webb, 19th Century

Antique Silver Plated Wine Champagne Pourer by Mappin Webb, 19th Century

$445
Large Victorian 18 Karat Gold GIA No Dye Carved Coral Cameo Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
back w/ rotating lock mechanism. Hook at the bottom for hanging an enhancer. Condition: Antique
Category

1880s Victorian Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Large Victorian 18 Karat Gold GIA No Dye Carved Coral Cameo Pearl Brooch Pin
Large Victorian 18 Karat Gold GIA No Dye Carved Coral Cameo Pearl Brooch Pin

Large Victorian 18 Karat Gold GIA No Dye Carved Coral Cameo Pearl Brooch Pin

$9,800
Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman s Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
back section. The Iron and mahogany crank works well and comes with a lockable mechanism hidden in the
Category

Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman s Desk
Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman s Desk

Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman s Desk

$28,750
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
By Walker Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The box retains the original key and locking mechanism. This Sheffield mother of pearl dessert set
Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service

$4,044
Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
hinges and locking mechanism. Inside, on one side, there is a small lidded compartment whose open lid can
Category

16th Century German Medieval Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Steel

Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest
Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest

Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest

$10,926 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons
By Holland, Aldwinckle, Slater
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
to the rear portion. The cover of the box secures with a working locking mechanism. * "Straight
Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons
Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons

Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons

$9,527
Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy/Biscuit Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
original locking mechanism; the lock is not operational. Such examples in this highly desirable and
Category

1840s English Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy/Biscuit Box
Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy/Biscuit Box

Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy/Biscuit Box

$3,358
Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
liquor cabinet comes complete with its original key, adding to its authenticity and charm. The locking
Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century
Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century

Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century

$1,400 Sale Price
78% Off
C. 1850 American Domed Leather Document or Valise Box, - Worcester County
Located in Atlanta, GA
cast brass bail handle and a rectangular keyhole escutcheon, the lock mechanism still retaining its
Category

Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Brass

C. 1850 American Domed Leather Document or Valise Box, - Worcester County
C. 1850 American Domed Leather Document or Valise Box, - Worcester County

C. 1850 American Domed Leather Document or Valise Box, - Worcester County

$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 18th Century Fine Quality Louis XV French Work Table, Circa 1775
Located in Incline Village, NV
the locking mechanism. Note the intricate parquetry herringbone pattern throughout, and the detailed
Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Fine Quality Louis XV French Work Table, Circa 1775
Late 18th Century Fine Quality Louis XV French Work Table, Circa 1775

Late 18th Century Fine Quality Louis XV French Work Table, Circa 1775

$2,685
19th Century French Iron Safe with Walnut Veneer Marble Top by Verstaen, Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
locking mechanism and the spring-loaded latch bolt. The second keyhole controls the integrated combination
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Marble, Iron

19th Century French Iron Safe with Walnut Veneer Marble Top by Verstaen, Paris
19th Century French Iron Safe with Walnut Veneer Marble Top by Verstaen, Paris

19th Century French Iron Safe with Walnut Veneer Marble Top by Verstaen, Paris

$4,900
1700 s English George II Walnut Chest of Drawers (2 pc.)
Located in Louisville, KY
! Additionally, the underneath of the top drawers reveal to remnants of an early secret locking mechanism using a
Category

17th Century English George II Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Brass, Iron

1700 s English George II Walnut Chest of Drawers (2 pc.)
1700 s English George II Walnut Chest of Drawers (2 pc.)

1700 s English George II Walnut Chest of Drawers (2 pc.)

$6,500
Antique George IV Mahogany Wellington Chest 19th Century
Located in London, GB
and key for the locking bar. It has has seven drawers with a secret pilaster side-locking mechanism
Category

1830s George IV Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George IV Mahogany Wellington Chest 19th Century
Antique George IV Mahogany Wellington Chest 19th Century

Antique George IV Mahogany Wellington Chest 19th Century

$3,975
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Roll Top Desk in the Style of Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
left, and one to the right. Each drawer varies in size and includes lockable mechanisms for secure
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Roll Top Desk in the Style of Riesener
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Roll Top Desk in the Style of Riesener

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Roll Top Desk in the Style of Riesener

$61,689
Arts and Crafts Oak Bureau Desk Bookcase Students Slim Console Space Saving 1900
Located in London, GB
desk locking mechanism with smooth pull-down desk and slide-out desk supports. Both rear side feet
Category

Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Metal

Arts and Crafts Oak Bureau Desk Bookcase Students Slim Console Space Saving 1900
Arts and Crafts Oak Bureau Desk Bookcase Students Slim Console Space Saving 1900

Arts and Crafts Oak Bureau Desk Bookcase Students Slim Console Space Saving 1900

$1,576
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Bureau Plat Desk
By Paul Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
masks ending in acanthus case hairy paw feet beneath sides centering bacchic masks. Lock mechanism
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Bureau Plat Desk
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Bureau Plat Desk

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Bureau Plat Desk

$125,000
Strongbox Safe Iron Painted Armada Chest Nuremberg Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
value. The lock mechanism is unusually in working order so this strongbox can still perform its original
Category

16th Century German Renaissance Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Iron

Strongbox Safe Iron Painted Armada Chest Nuremberg Renaissance
Strongbox Safe Iron Painted Armada Chest Nuremberg Renaissance

Strongbox Safe Iron Painted Armada Chest Nuremberg Renaissance

$10,967
Art Deco English Football Stamford Bridge Tantalus by Hukin Heath
By Hukin Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
underside of the locking mechanism is stamped Hukin and Heath (H&H) with the model number 2762. The
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Art Deco English Football Stamford Bridge Tantalus by Hukin Heath
Art Deco English Football Stamford Bridge Tantalus by Hukin Heath

Art Deco English Football Stamford Bridge Tantalus by Hukin Heath

$4,935
Louis XV Wardrobe In Solid Walnut, Late 19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
-point locking mechanism: An original and fully functional system, ensuring optimal security
Category

1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Wardrobe In Solid Walnut, Late 19th Century
Louis XV Wardrobe In Solid Walnut, Late 19th Century

Louis XV Wardrobe In Solid Walnut, Late 19th Century

$3,076
French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set
Located in Forney, TX
banding, the locking case opens by turning the original key to release the latch lock mechanism then
Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set
French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set

French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set

$1,995
Antique Victorian Solid Silver Card Case with Floral Chased Motif
Located in London, GB
shaped cartouche with a bird crest and the lid presents a push button locking mechanism to keep contents
Category

19th Century Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Card Case with Floral Chased Motif
Antique Victorian Solid Silver Card Case with Floral Chased Motif

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Card Case with Floral Chased Motif

$1,165
Antique Victorian Solid Silver Card Case Floral Piercing Francis Clark 1839
Located in London, GB
shaped cartouche with a bird crest and the lid presents a push button locking mechanism to keep contents
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Card Case Floral Piercing Francis Clark 1839
Antique Victorian Solid Silver Card Case Floral Piercing Francis Clark 1839

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Card Case Floral Piercing Francis Clark 1839

$1,165
Regency Mahogany Wellington Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Hinged With Locking Mechanism, Headed By Extremely Well Carved Foliate Corbel Decoration, Raised On
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Wellington Chest Of Drawers
Regency Mahogany Wellington Chest Of Drawers

Regency Mahogany Wellington Chest Of Drawers

$6,408
Paul Sormani French Dressing Table Amboyna Veneer (Rare). Circa 1870
By Paul Sormani
Located in Incline Village, NV
locking mechanism which bears the signature and street address of "Paul Sormani, 10 R. Charlot Park". The
Category

1870s French Napoleon III Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Amboyna

Paul Sormani French Dressing Table Amboyna Veneer (Rare). Circa 1870
Paul Sormani French Dressing Table Amboyna Veneer (Rare). Circa 1870

Paul Sormani French Dressing Table Amboyna Veneer (Rare). Circa 1870

$5,850
Rare 19th Century English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
top are of recent application. The locking mechanism is ‘tricky’ but works. The 3 brass pens are
Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th Century English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk
Rare 19th Century English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk

Rare 19th Century English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk

$3,660
Antique Arts Crafts 12k Gold GIA Sapphire Ruby Emerald Swirl Leaf Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
): Straight Pin Across the Back w/ Short Extra Prong and Rotating Lock Mechanism Condition: Antique arts
Category

1910s Arts and Crafts Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Arts Crafts 12k Gold GIA Sapphire Ruby Emerald Swirl Leaf Brooch Pin
Antique Arts Crafts 12k Gold GIA Sapphire Ruby Emerald Swirl Leaf Brooch Pin

Antique Arts Crafts 12k Gold GIA Sapphire Ruby Emerald Swirl Leaf Brooch Pin

$3,796
Victorian Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor Tea Service
By George Richards Elkington
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exceptional presentation condition. There is no key to secure the original locking mechanism to the box
Category

1860s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor Tea Service
Victorian Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor Tea Service

Victorian Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor Tea Service

$4,729 / set
Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Bamboo and Woven Rush Lockable Wedding Basket.
Located in Hudson, NY
separate sections that stack into each other with a lid, this one retains its working lockable brass
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Bamboo, Rush

Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Bamboo and Woven Rush Lockable Wedding Basket.
Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Bamboo and Woven Rush Lockable Wedding Basket.

Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Bamboo and Woven Rush Lockable Wedding Basket.

$850
16th Century Italian Renaissance Painted Marble Lacquer Wooden Cabinet (1500s)
Located in Firenze, IT
and visually striking "reverse castle" lock mechanism - An elegant top molding with a generous scoop
Category

16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Iron

16th Century Italian Renaissance Painted Marble Lacquer Wooden Cabinet (1500s)
16th Century Italian Renaissance Painted Marble Lacquer Wooden Cabinet (1500s)

16th Century Italian Renaissance Painted Marble Lacquer Wooden Cabinet (1500s)

$51,070
Antique Hobbs Co. London Regency Style Exotic Zebra Wood Collector s Cabinet
By Hobbs Co.
Located in Forney, TX
side-locking mechanism, and interesting provenance! London, England, late 19th century, Regency style
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Antique Hobbs Co. London Regency Style Exotic Zebra Wood Collector s Cabinet
Antique Hobbs Co. London Regency Style Exotic Zebra Wood Collector s Cabinet

Antique Hobbs Co. London Regency Style Exotic Zebra Wood Collector s Cabinet

$3,750
Rare (Late Medieval) 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe
Located in Dallas, TX
chest, I simply cannot reconcile the elaborate locking mechanism, as being something that would be
Category

16th Century German Gothic Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare (Late Medieval) 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe
Rare (Late Medieval) 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe

Rare (Late Medieval) 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe

$36,000
1916 Baron von Leuhusen Cigarette Box Silver 0.85 ct Sapphire Gold /132gr
Located in SE
in 1916. The button of the lock mechanism with top in 18K Orange Gold bezel holding natural Blue
Category

1910s European Art Deco Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Gold

1916 Baron von Leuhusen Cigarette Box Silver 0.85 ct Sapphire Gold /132gr
1916 Baron von Leuhusen Cigarette Box Silver 0.85 ct Sapphire Gold /132gr

1916 Baron von Leuhusen Cigarette Box Silver 0.85 ct Sapphire Gold /132gr

$1,375
Empire-style portal clock, France, early 19th century, black
Located in Berlin, DE
suspension and sun pendulum, striking mechanism with locking discs for full and half hours.
Category

1820s Empire Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Empire-style portal clock, France, early 19th century, black
Empire-style portal clock, France, early 19th century, black

Empire-style portal clock, France, early 19th century, black

$3,800
Cassaforte, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
sophisticated locking and opening mechanism.
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Iron

Cassaforte, Italy, 18th Century
Cassaforte, Italy, 18th Century

Cassaforte, Italy, 18th Century

$30,879
19th Century Tantalus - Victorian - Silver Plate and Carved Crystal
By Z. Barraclough Sons
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
marks. The silver holder with key mechanism and turning lock makes it a classic example of a lockable
Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

19th Century Tantalus - Victorian - Silver Plate and Carved Crystal
19th Century Tantalus - Victorian - Silver Plate and Carved Crystal

19th Century Tantalus - Victorian - Silver Plate and Carved Crystal

$950
Antique 15th Century Medieval Gothic Iron Money Strongbox with Original Locks
Located in Doha, QA
the centuries. At the center, the strongbox also features its primary key mechanism for locking and
Category

15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Iron

Antique 15th Century Medieval Gothic Iron Money Strongbox with Original Locks
Antique 15th Century Medieval Gothic Iron Money Strongbox with Original Locks

Antique 15th Century Medieval Gothic Iron Money Strongbox with Original Locks

$24,500
19th Century Empire Writing Desk With Roll Top, Nutwood, Austria ca. 1800
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
. The mentioned drawers on the sides can be locked with a mechanism by moving bolts on the inner side
Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Brass

19th Century Empire Writing Desk With Roll Top, Nutwood, Austria ca. 1800
19th Century Empire Writing Desk With Roll Top, Nutwood, Austria ca. 1800

19th Century Empire Writing Desk With Roll Top, Nutwood, Austria ca. 1800

$14,900
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Estate/Housekeepers Box
By Cooper Brothers Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
hallmarked cover. This fully functional lockable catch retains the original mechanism and two keys
Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Estate/Housekeepers Box
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Estate/Housekeepers Box

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Estate/Housekeepers Box

$3,084
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
polished while keeping the great patina of time, highlighted by the classic gilt decors. The amazing lock
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet

$29,692
Top cabinet secretary, Baden, around 1780/90 Walnut and walnut burl
Located in Münster, DE
marquetry, 3-tier chest of drawers, cylinder lock with automatic pull-out mechanism, original fittings
Category

1780s German Empire Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Wood, Nutwood

Top cabinet secretary, Baden, around 1780/90 Walnut and walnut burl
Top cabinet secretary, Baden, around 1780/90 Walnut and walnut burl

Top cabinet secretary, Baden, around 1780/90 Walnut and walnut burl

$15,012 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Oak Side by Side with Bookcase Drop Front Writing Desk
Located in Freehold, NJ
cabinet. Lock is missing the internal mechanism. Drawers glide well. Drop front desk has been reattached a
Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Side by Side with Bookcase Drop Front Writing Desk
Antique Oak Side by Side with Bookcase Drop Front Writing Desk

Antique Oak Side by Side with Bookcase Drop Front Writing Desk

$1,215
19th Century French Carved Painted Wood and Polished Iron Safe with Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
brass knobs, each with a four-letter code combination. When set on the right letter, and when the lock
Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Carved Painted Wood and Polished Iron Safe with Combination
19th Century French Carved Painted Wood and Polished Iron Safe with Combination

19th Century French Carved Painted Wood and Polished Iron Safe with Combination

$5,000
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
with more curved classical decors. The amazing lock and opening mechanism works with a beautiful key
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

$6,532
18th Century Italian Louis XV Carved Painted Eight, Leg Upholstered Canape
Located in Dallas, TX
are removable for easy re-upholstery, and are locked in with the original mechanisms which hold them
Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Tapestry, Wood, Paint

18th Century Italian Louis XV Carved Painted Eight, Leg Upholstered Canape
18th Century Italian Louis XV Carved Painted Eight, Leg Upholstered Canape

18th Century Italian Louis XV Carved Painted Eight, Leg Upholstered Canape

$9,000
Antique 16th century Venetian Painted Gold Gilt Iron Strongbox with Original Key
Located in Doha, QA
sets this piece apart is its original and fully functional five-way mechanical locking system, an
Category

16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Gold, Iron

Antique 16th century Venetian Painted Gold Gilt Iron Strongbox with Original Key
Antique 16th century Venetian Painted Gold Gilt Iron Strongbox with Original Key

Antique 16th century Venetian Painted Gold Gilt Iron Strongbox with Original Key

$17,500
Albatross Cameo Glass Perfume by Thomas Webb Sons
By Thomas Webb Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
seals the bottle; it is cleverly decorated with a band of birds, while a locking hinge mechanism keeps
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Glass

Albatross Cameo Glass Perfume by Thomas Webb Sons
Albatross Cameo Glass Perfume by Thomas Webb Sons

Albatross Cameo Glass Perfume by Thomas Webb Sons

$24,500
Antique Regency Mahogany Metamorphic 3 Tier Dumbwaiter Pedestal Side Table 1830
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Portland, OR
mechanism. When locked in position all the tiers are stable & robust and are perfect for serving, the three
Category

1830s English Regency Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Regency Mahogany Metamorphic 3 Tier Dumbwaiter Pedestal Side Table 1830
Antique Regency Mahogany Metamorphic 3 Tier Dumbwaiter Pedestal Side Table 1830

Antique Regency Mahogany Metamorphic 3 Tier Dumbwaiter Pedestal Side Table 1830

$2,795
19th century American Monumental Mirrored Mahogany Sideboard with Carved Eagle
By John Henry Belter
Located in Savannah, GA
cabinet doors. with lock and key mechanism in center. Measures 20.50 inches deep at the very center
Category

1840s American Rococo Revival Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th century American Monumental Mirrored Mahogany Sideboard with Carved Eagle
19th century American Monumental Mirrored Mahogany Sideboard with Carved Eagle

19th century American Monumental Mirrored Mahogany Sideboard with Carved Eagle

$6,495 Sale Price
45% Off
Finnish Folk / Peasent Painted Cupboard, Circa 18th Century
Located in Helsinki, FI
very heavy patina and signs of a long life. Amazingly the cupboard still retains the original lock and
Category

Late 18th Century Finnish Folk Art Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Finnish Folk / Peasent Painted Cupboard, Circa 18th Century
Finnish Folk / Peasent Painted Cupboard, Circa 18th Century

Finnish Folk / Peasent Painted Cupboard, Circa 18th Century

$1,995
Antique Miniature 19th C. Travel or Perfume Decanter Tantalus in Oak Cut Glass
By Betjemanns Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut glass decanters or bottles in a silverplate-mounted oak frame. Retains a functional lock and key
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Miniature 19th C. Travel or Perfume Decanter Tantalus in Oak Cut Glass
Antique Miniature 19th C. Travel or Perfume Decanter Tantalus in Oak Cut Glass

Antique Miniature 19th C. Travel or Perfume Decanter Tantalus in Oak Cut Glass

$895
Dutch Walnut Miniature Secretaire Bookcase, 18th Century
Located in Southall, GB
open up to various platforms to provide a beautiful interior with a lock and key mechanism on the main
Category

19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Lock Mechanism

Materials

Walnut

Dutch Walnut Miniature Secretaire Bookcase, 18th Century
Dutch Walnut Miniature Secretaire Bookcase, 18th Century

Dutch Walnut Miniature Secretaire Bookcase, 18th Century

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Antique Lock Mechanism For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique lock mechanism you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every antique lock mechanism was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique lock mechanism — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique lock mechanism is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique lock mechanism that is appealing in its simplicity, but Aubusson Manufacture, Charles Aldridge Henry Green and Cooper Brothers Sons produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Lock Mechanism?

Prices for an antique lock mechanism can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $409 and can go as high as $158,484, while the average can fetch as much as $4,880.

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