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Antique English Oak Bible Box on Stand
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
carved with flowing vines and Tudor roses. Nice old color. No key.
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19th Century English Tudor Old Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century French Buffet
Located in Bradenton, FL
escargot feet. Typical old worm damage. Very good older restored condition. Original lock, key and drawer
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Old Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Style "Semainier" Tall Chest
Located in Doylestown, PA
height bottom drawer, with old brass drwaer pulls, key escutcheons and sabots, French circa 1860.
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19th Century French Louis XV Old Antique Keys

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Walnut

19th Century Tramp Art Carved Box
Located in Nantucket, MA
throughout, with blue and red painted exterior, and interior chip carved double frame on interior lid. Old
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19th Century North American Old Antique Keys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Five Drawer Biedermeier Chiffonier, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
with a functioning old lock and key. Refinished condition, hand-polished with shellac. Dimensions: * H
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1830s Biedermeier Old Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Mantel Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
lovely unusual shaped inlaid case and white enamel dial with eight day movement. In working older with
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Other

Early 18th Century Spanish Oak Low Side Cabinet Credenza
Located in San Francisco, CA
original lock with working key. Very old if not original finish. Possibly reduced in depth some time ago
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Early 18th Century Spanish Old Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

18th Century Louis XV Enfilade or Sideboard
Located in Winter Park, FL
of storage. Locks and keys are old but not original to the piece. Waxed finish. Note: there is a
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18th Century French Louis XV Old Antique Keys

Louis XV Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
down the fronts of the legs. Excellent color and patina to the old finish. Two keys are included.
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Old Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Restored Biedermeier Box, Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Rosewood, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
, blackened and mirror glass. French polished refinished condition. Working old lock with key. Dimensions: H
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Old Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

19th Century Painted Bavarian Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
high into the Alps. This piece retains its old lock, hardware, and key. The whole rests on bun feet
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19th Century Folk Art Old Antique Keys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Small Biedermeier Commode, Walnut Veneer, Southwest Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
conical square tapered legs. Three old working locks with keys.
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1820s German Biedermeier Old Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

Danish Empire Chest of Drawers, C. 1810
Located in Kastrup, DK
the original locks, but the key is of older date. The corners featuring a mahogany moulded edge
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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Old Antique Keys

Materials

Elm, Mahogany, Maple, Satinwood

Small Early 18th Century Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in Lymington, GB
kneehole desk is of good colour, retains old surface patination and survives with the majority of its
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1730s English Old Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Elm Wood Baroque Chest of Drawers, South Germany, circa 1770
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
original old forged locks (unfortunately the key is missing), this antique dresser offers also lots of
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Late 18th Century German Baroque Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique Swedish Gustavian Black Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
. The locks are still present but unfortunately the key is missing. Old hardware in solid brass. The
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

Neoclassical Biedermeier Secrétaire, Walnut, Yew, Ebonized, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
. Functioning old locks and three keys. Secretaries were typical Biedermeier furniture, when the writing of
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1830s German Biedermeier Old Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

Antique French Bleached Oak and Pine Deux Corps Carved Cupboard
Located in Centennial, CO
two drawers. All doors and drawers are elaborately paneled with moulding and have working keys and old
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Old Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

Antique Mid 1800s English Mahogany Partner Desk With Tooled Leather Top
Located in Centennial, CO
drawer ring pulls seem to be old replacements. The key escutcheons are surrounded in brass and the locks
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Painted Louis XVI Nightstands or Bedside Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
two-tone old paint finish. Two keys included. Measure: 29" W x 15.5" D x 29" H.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Old Antique Keys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Late 1800s English Mahogany Campaign Chest of Drawers with Marble
Located in Centennial, CO
. Old brass key-hole style fasteners remain in the top, likely were used to fasten a desk or cabinet
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Old Antique Keys

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Oak Buffet à Deux Corps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
with old forged iron keys. They are quite long and tend to sag. We recommend storing them in a drawer
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19th Century French Other Old Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

Fine Art Nouveau Wooden Box, Austria, 1903
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
delicate inlay work and on top you will find Classic designed Art Nouveau brass cast. The old lock is
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

18th Century Bohemian Folk Art Cabinet
Located in Wichita, KS
was completely renewed in the old way. The hardware, lock, key, and feet are all original. From
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18th Century Czech Bohemian Old Antique Keys

Painted Pine and Oak Storage Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
, and locks with its original lock and key. In old red-brown paint worn through to earlier dark finish
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Old Antique Keys

Materials

Oak, Pine

Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry Wood, Brass, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
and plinth. Wonderful original brass fittings, key and hinges. Old box lock. Inside, the armoire has
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1820s German Biedermeier Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Style Mahogany Buffet with Original Grey Marble Top Unrestored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
of the marble was cut by hand, which is a good indication of an older buffet. The original keys still
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Early 1800s French Directoire Old Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Two-Door Knock Down Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
centre stile, locking together with the old wooden tenon and key fittings at the top and the base, in
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Early 19th Century Danish Baroque Old Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

Large Folk Art Painted Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
which has the old lock plate and key, the top of the chest is also panelled but most of the painted
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Old Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

White Gustavian Sideboard Buffet, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
keys included; old locks still function but buyer may opt to simply use the keys as a "pull." Any nicks
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Swedish Black Country House Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
. Original working lock and key and old hardware. The interior of the sideboard is bare wood and has never
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Old Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

Large marquetry jewelry box or casket, 19th century
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
to customize the casket. It is in very good condition despite its 170 years old, complete with its
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

1800 s Antique French Louis Philippe Pd., Marble-Top, Burl, Walnut Commode!
Located in Austin, TX
, beautiful piece! Keys included. "Old World Elegance at Reasonable Prices!"
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Old Antique Keys

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique English Pair of Accent Side Tables Vitrines in George III Gothic Taste
Located in Shippensburg, PA
strengthening to it. No keys. Old oxidized finish with minor wear. Mohair interior in overall good condition
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19th Century English George III Old Antique Keys

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Mahogany

18th Century Painted Alpine Chest
Located in Vo , Veneto
valuable, in particular the hinge blades to which the lid is fixed. The lock and key are old but not
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1780s Austrian Other Old Antique Keys

Materials

Fir

American Chippendale Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers, Pennsylvania, circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Condition report: Replaced brasses, old locks with no key. Old refinish to surface with gorgeous overall
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1780s American Chippendale Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

A Fine 18th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Dressing Writing Table Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
scuff and, old cracks. Mirror with light scuffs, low-right corner of mirror frame with old cracks. No
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Old Antique Keys

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Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Large hand-carved 16th Century Bridal Chest in oak, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
geometric patterns. This chest is in beautiful condition, with old lock, key and authentic hinges. This
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16th Century French Medieval Old Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Pine Armoire, Hungary, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
and vertically along the door. The old lock and key still function, left door is secured with
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Country Old Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

Gray Gustavian Bow Front Cabinet, Sweden circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
this delightful small oak cabinet. Old repair seen along back. Key used as pull only. Please refer to
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Old Antique Keys

Materials

Pine, Paint

Biedermeier Mahogany Antique Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet, circa 1830-1850
Located in Shippensburg, PA
left-side cove molding, ); old lock, no key; strip of edge spliced in on one backboard; back feet
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19th Century European Biedermeier Old Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

19th Century French Louis XV Style Vitrine or Bookcase
Located in Winter Park, FL
glass paned doors with working lock, opening to three shelves. Lined in old Provençal printed fabric
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Old Antique Keys

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Oak, Pine, Paint

Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry Veneer, Plum/Maple Inlays, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
fittings and handles on the front doors and original old lock with Biedermeier key. Inside, the wood is
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1820s German Biedermeier Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Pine Sideboard Cabinet With Floral Carving, Denmark circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
, strong and ready for use. One key included; old locks still fuctions. All scratches, cracks, dings, or
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Late 19th Century Danish Art Nouveau Old Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

Antique Shaped Front Walnut Chest on Chest of Unusual Design
Located in Benington, Herts
finely restored and polished using traditional methods. All locks working with an old and possibly the
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Oak and Brass Letters Box, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
office. The box comes complete with its old original key and the lock in working condition, the slot
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1890s English Late Victorian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Glass Vitrine Display Cabinet Carved Louis XV Music Motif
Located in Shreveport, LA
, normal signs of age, use, dings, scratches, imperfections. Key included, but old locks are not guaranteed
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1890s French Louis XV Old Antique Keys

Materials

Blown Glass, Oak

19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Vitrine Bookcase Cabinet Breton Brittany
Located in Shreveport, LA
dings, scratches and imperfections, wood panel shrinkage. Key included, but old locks are not guaranteed
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Old Antique Keys

Materials

Glass, Oak

19th century French Carved Corner Cabinet Black Forest Open Shelves Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
, repairs, to upper open carving. Old, repaired splits in lower back panels. Key included, but old locks are
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1890s French Renaissance Old Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

19th Century Biedermeier Writing Commode, small Secretary, Birch, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
replica keys. Condition: Old restored condition, shellac hand polish. Slight signs of use on the top
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1820s German Biedermeier Old Antique Keys

Materials

Birch

Bramah London Regency Brass and Rosewood Jewelry Box, circa 1850-1870
Located in Shippensburg, PA
and key (trace rust on key). Old shrinkage cracks in rosewood veneers of lid. Green baize on bottom is
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19th Century English Regency Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Pine Danish Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
over two doors. Restored and waxed, this cabinet is stable, strong and ready for use.Old lock and key
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Early 20th Century Danish Country Old Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

Small White Gustavian Chest of Two Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
. Drawers open with two brass pulls each, one key included (old locks do not function). Any scratches
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Dark Pine Two Door Baroque Armoire, Sweden circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
function with single key included. Old nicks, scratches, cracks/separations, worn edges, etc. are
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Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Old Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

Original Hand Painted Two Door Armoire dated 1846, Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
wedding or dowry present. The original old door lock functions with key (1 included). Left door is
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Old Antique Keys

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique 18th C. French Bleached Oak Serpentine Front Sideboard
Located in Centennial, CO
pulls are accented with a shell motif. The keys are old, and they work! Left and right compartments are
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

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
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Old Antique Keys

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

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Find a variety of old antique keys available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique old antique keys was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. There are all kinds of old antique 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 old antique keys to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Victorian and Baroque old antique keys are of considerable interest. Many old antique keys are appealing in their simplicity, but Japy Frères, Louis Vuitton and Samuel Marti produced popular old antique keys that are worth a look.

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Questions About Old Antique Keys
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How old key-wind pocket watches are varies greatly. Watchmakers used key-wind mechanisms in pocket watches starting in the 16th century and continued the practice until the mid 19th century. You can find a collection of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell how old an antique ring is, you have two main options. First, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. If you know the maker of the ring or the ring has a maker's mark that you can use to identify who produced it, learning more about the designer, artisan or company and their styles can help with the dating process. When the maker is unknown, you can familiarize yourself with the characteristics of various antique jewelry styles, such as Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian, to try and identify the period in which your ring was likely produced. The second option is to have a certified appraiser, experienced antique dealer or knowledgeable jeweler date your ring for you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique rings.
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    How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.
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    To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.