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English Mahogany Glass Front Library Cabinet
Located in Troy, MI
with working skeleton key locks and decorative arched trim, circa 1920s. Five internal fixed shelves.
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Chippendale Style Mahogany Display Cabinet on Stand
Located in Troy, MI
Tall mahogany display cabinet on stand with glass-front top cabinet that locks with skeleton key
Category
19th Century English Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Metal
Small Georgian Mahogany Bureau Desk With Ivory Inlay
Located in Troy, MI
internal compartments. Skeleton key locks, three large bottom drawers, two smaller top drawers, brass
Category
19th Century English Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Brass
Ebonised English Sideboard with Brass Grills
Located in Troy, MI
brass grill inserts on two front doors that lock with skeleton key, circa 1920s. Two adjustable height
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Brass
French Burl Wood Glove Box with Ivory and Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Troy, MI
Early 20th century French long and narrow burl wood lidded glove box. Locks with a skeleton key
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Wood, Satin, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl
Bleached Oak Cupboard with Scrolled Top
Located in Troy, MI
glass, and working skeleton key. The fold down front panel reveals several small drawers over three
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Brass
Massive French 19th Century Walnut Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
steel barrel hinges with all its original locking mechanisms and large skeleton key. This armoire
Category
19th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys
Antique Mahogany Locking Billiards or Pool Cue Rack
Located in Rio Vista, CA
locking doors labeled with white enamel numbers. There are 10 original skeleton keys that are numbered
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique French Mercantile Showcase with 4 Doors
Located in Mckinney, TX
, interior, and baseboard have been scrubbed to reveal the natural wood. Simple locks and skeleton keys
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Style Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
that elevate the desk just enough to give it a lofty expression. Centre drawer locks with skeleton key.
Category
19th Century English Campaign Antique Skeleton Keys
French 19th Century Solid Walnut Louis Philippe Buffet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
is a carved escutcheon plate where both drawers can be locked with their skeleton key. The doors are
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Skeleton Keys
Stately Louis Philippe Style Flame Mahogany
Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
but is used to open and close it. Not removeable.
The other drawers are opened with a "skeleton key
Category
1880s American Louis Philippe Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Marble
Vintage Japanese Repousse Silver Dragon Keepsake/Jewelry Box
Located in Van Nuys, CA
skeleton key although the original key is not included.
The box measurements are as follows:
Exterior
Category
1920s Japanese Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Silver
Pair Swedish Gustavian Painted Commodes C. 1860
Located in Troy, MI
chests have functional locks and each chest has a skeleton key. Brass pull-ring hardware and escutcheons
Category
1860s Swedish Jacobean Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Brass
$5,695 / set
Ebonised Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode with White Marble Top
Located in Troy, MI
lock with a skeleton key. Brass trim on drawer fronts and front legs and feet. Marble top has beveled
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century Regency Mahogany Butler
s Desk or Secretary
Located in Rio Vista, CA
skeleton key. The chest of drawers is finished in rich mahogany with a strong Hepplewhite influenced style
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Brass
Early 18th Century Queen Anne/George I Japanned Chinoiserie Corner Cupboard
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
ensure the longevity of the piece. Similarly, the locks and skeleton key, fretwork hinges, chased
Category
18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Exterior Door with Diamond Glass Lites
Located in Mckinney, TX
opposite side.
Original metal lock box and skeleton key are present. 3 partial barrel hinges remain
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage French Pharmacy Shop Counter
Located in Mckinney, TX
retains its original locking mechanism, complete with a skeleton key, adding to its historical allure
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Wood, Oak
Chinese Duplex Silver Case Pendulum Pocket Watch Peacock Motif, circa 1870s
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare and unique skeletonized key
Category
1870s Swiss Antique Skeleton Keys
18th Century English Chinoiserie Lacquered Secretary Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
with skeleton keys all made of German brass. The gilt finish is rich and vibrant with a beautiful
Category
18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Brass
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Bookcase Display Case
Located in Topeka, KS
cabinet. Double doors with glass in the top 2/3 and carved wood in the bottom 1/3 lock with a skeleton key
Category
Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Pine Writing Desk with Hutch
Located in Mckinney, TX
the upper cabinet and central drawer securely lock using the original skeleton key. Comprising two
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Mckinney, TX
old, is probably not original. One escutcheon is missing, and the skeleton keys are not present
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wall Cupboard
Located in Mckinney, TX
skeleton key are present.
A hand-forged iron hook is attached to the back of the cupboard for hanging
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Wood
White Painted Swedish Display Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
bookcase.
Locks no longer function, skeleton keys to be included for use as pulls (minimum 2).
All
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Pine, Paint
Late 18th Century French Oak Deux Corp Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
interior drawers.
Brass hinges and key escutcheons appear to be original. Two functioning large skeleton
Category
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Brass
18th Century Blanket Chest with Turned Feet
Located in Mckinney, TX
skeleton key has been lost along the way (as found).
The chest is of solid pine construction using
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Mckinney, TX
and skeleton keys have been lost somewhere along the way.
The dresser boasts a natural finish
Category
Early 19th Century French Provincial Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Oak
Original Painted Side Table With Single Drawer, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
. One skeleton key included to use as pull.
The original paint has been worn down to the warm pine
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pine Bow Front Corner Cabinet Cupboard, Sweden circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
locks; two skeleton keys will be included to use as pulls.
All scratches, cracks, dings, and age related
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Pine
19th Century English Pine Blanket Chest
Located in Mckinney, TX
candle box (very rare to find!).
Original skeleton key and lock are present, along with brass
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Porcelain, Pine
Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
(at edges). We can include a skeleton key to use as pull if desired by buyer.
Any nicks, scratches
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Pine
White Gustavian Sideboard Buffet, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
skeleton keys will be included to use as pulls only.
Restored, strong and stable. All nicks, scratches
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Pine, Paint
Birch Karl Johan Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1840-60
By Karl Johan
Located in Round Top, TX
" for the exterior longer drawers, at least 2 skeleton keys will be included with purchase.
This
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Birch
18th Century Swedish Crown Cupboard
Located in Mckinney, TX
-forged lock and interior clip are functional, and the skeleton keys are present. Iron escutcheons and
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Wood
White Painted Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
) is stable and ready for use. Old locks function with skeleton keys which may also be used as pulls
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
Blue Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Doors, Denmark circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
of age and do not detract from the beauty nor function of this cabinet.
One skeleton key included to
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
Tall Swedish Pine Cabinet Cupboard, circa 1800
s
Located in Round Top, TX
metal indicating old repair in back photo.
Locks no longer function, skeleton key included to use as
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Petite Bookcase with Wire Mesh Doors
Located in Mckinney, TX
mechanism and skeleton key. Attractive steeple point hinges support the doors.
The bookcases do not retain
Category
19th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Wire
Large White Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
shelf.
Restored, one key functions in upper locks. 2 skeleton keys will be added to lower section to use
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
Marble Top Walnut Sideboard Buffet, Black Forest Hunt Carving, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
function on left end; skeleton key used as pull only to central and right cabinet doors.
Restored, strong
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Black Forest Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Marble
White Painted Small Side Table With Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
brass pulls while a skeleton key will be included as a "pull" to use with center drawer (lock does not
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Pine, Paint
20th Century Blue Painted Narrow Cabinet Bookcase, Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
skeleton key is included for the locking door.
Restored, strong and stable, this narrow cabinet is ready to
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
Green Painted Small Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
function and open with a skeleton key to use as a pull.
All nicks, scratches, cracks, distress and age
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century English White Pine Housekeeper
s Cupboard
Located in Mckinney, TX
.
Original iron cup pulls are attached. Although not original to the piece, a skeleton key and new hardware
Category
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Pine
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Bureau
Located in Mckinney, TX
lower drawer fronts. The original locking mechanisms and skeleton key are present, but the writing
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Pine
Pope Leo XIII Chiavari Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
pope's crown as well as skeleton keys, flowers, ribbons and scrolling of the papal coat of arms
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Other
$44,500 / set
19th Century Long French Oak Refectory Library Table
Located in Round Top, TX
skeleton key will be included to use as a pull, but there is no functioning lock.
Please refer to
Category
Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Oak
White Painted Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
cupboard (built in two sections) is stable and ready for use. Old locks not fully functional so skeleton
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
Original Brown Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
enjoyed. Top drawer has interior dividers.
Lock does not function but skeleton key still included.
All
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Brass
Bleached French Oak Sideboard Buffet, circa 1800
s
Located in Round Top, TX
skeleton key will be included to use as pull if desired.
Restored, stable and ready for use.
All scratches
Category
Early 19th Century French Country Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Brass
19th Century Dry Scraped Swedish Cupboard
Located in Mckinney, TX
skeleton key are present at the door fronts.
Resting upon simple feet, and having a simple, yet classic
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Wood
20th Century Large Black Bookcase Display Cabinet from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
back which indicated this was replaced at some point in time.
Two locks function, skeleton keys are
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Brass
Large White Display Cabinet Bookcase with Glass Doors, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
. Lower cabinet door will have skeleton key to use as a pull (lock does not function well/properly).
All
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
19th Century Italian Painted Armoire
Located in Mckinney, TX
mechanism, and a skeleton key, which add to its authenticity and appeal.
This armoire is a functional
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Pine
Pair, 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Narrow Bookcases Display Cabinets
Located in Round Top, TX
the skeleton keys (2) included function better as pulls only.
All scratches, cracks, dings, age
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
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Antique Skeleton Keys For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique skeleton keys is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique skeleton keys was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, mahogany and wood. There are all kinds of antique skeleton keys available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique skeleton keys to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XVI, Empire and folk art antique skeleton keys are of considerable interest. James Ensor and Pauline Rader each produced beautiful antique skeleton keys that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique Skeleton Keys?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,995, while they’re typically $366 on the low end and $148,500 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Skeleton Keys
- Are skeleton keys illegal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Generally, 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.
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