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Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Lap Desk Writing Slope Box, circa 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
likely original green leather writing surface, stringing for documents likely replaced, original key and
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Early 19th Century British Regency Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique Wooden Carved Edelweis Jewelry Box with Bird, Brienz ca 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
condition with traces of use due to the old age. Comes with original key. The tradition of wood carving in
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Old Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

Antique English Inlaid Oak Welsh Dresser Sideboard Buffet Hutch Queen Anne
Located in Shreveport, LA
, imperfections. Key included, but old locks are not guaranteed. Included multiple photos should be considered as
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1910s British Queen Anne Old Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

George III Period Brass-Bound Campaign Writing Slope "Captain s Box", circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
throughout. Original working lock and key. Old blown glass inkwells, originality unknown. Early green baize
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1790s English Campaign Old Antique Keys

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Mahogany, Oak

18th Century Original Painted Cabinet Cupboard dated 1726
Located in Round Top, TX
cupboard has been restored so it is strong, stable and ready for use. Old locks still function with key (2
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Early 18th Century Hungarian Folk Art Old Antique Keys

Materials

Wrought Iron

Petite Antique French Carved Oak Wall Table Cabinet Shelf Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
. Key included, but old locks are not guaranteed. Included multiple photos should be considered as an
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Early 20th Century French Old Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

LouisXVI Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Scarsdale, NY
Incredible inlaid chest of drawers. An old key opens the drawers. The inlay is just as it looks
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18th Century and Earlier Danish Old Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

18th Century Italian Painted Armoire
Located in Encinitas, CA
shelves of wonderful storage. Nice narrow size. Original old keys and escutcheons. Breaks down for
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Late 18th Century Italian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

French Walnut Armoire
Located in Fairhope, AL
hardware is original, old key and lock. The carving is very nice. this is one great deal on an armoire.
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19th Century French Old Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Victorian 15 Karat Gold Pearl Dual Sweet Heart, Ruby Key and Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
heart, ruby set key and a diamond set bow. A brooch truly loaded with symbolism, this fine and
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1870s British High Victorian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold

Old Brown Moroccan Wooden Door, 23MD38
Located in Orlando, FL
of old hardware and a key hole can be seen halfway on the right. Small door within can be open inward
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1920s Moroccan Old Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Hide Covered Trunk with Working Lock and Key, circa 1810
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
and key to the front. The interior has an old retailers flyer and other interesting text. I am not 100
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Early 19th Century British Old Antique Keys

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Very Unusual Steel Desk Vault with Lock and Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very old cabinet from an old time office. With key. Slide works smoothly.
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Early 20th Century American Old Antique Keys

Materials

Steel, Brass

French Gothic Revival Cigar Box Casket 19C.
Located in New York, NY
key hole and aan old lock, but no key!
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Old Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

1920s Italian Dry Bar Cabinet / Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shelves for tumblers and old fashioned glasses. Key lock.
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Old Antique Keys

Fine Quality Pierced Brass Easel Back Desk Clock
Located in Stutton, GB
drum movement, original key Working older Measures: 8" x 6" x 13" high.
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19th Century European Victorian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Black Canvas 1890 s Box Trunk
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
buckles, all original hardware, refit new/old stock Eagle lock and key. Lined with black velvet cottons.
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19th Century American Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Dark Sage Green Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
replaced at some time. The paint is not original but is old. There are old brass key locks but no keys
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19th Century British Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Port Chester, NY
of the top drawer, small antiqued brass knobs have been added later. There is no key, the old locks
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19th Century French Old Antique Keys

Materials

Cherry

White Washed Moroccan Wooden Door, MD42
Located in Orlando, FL
width. White washed throughout the entire panel. Old style with some metal pins. Traces of old hardware
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1920s Moroccan Old Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

Painted French Buffet Enfilade
Located in Fairhope, AL
the top is faux painted to resemble marble. All the locks and keys are old. It is very good looking.
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19th Century French Old Antique Keys

Two Drawer Petite Commode
Located in Alexandria, VA
front and inlay on sides. Original brass key pulls, restored old French polish, small size means it has
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19th Century Italian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany, Pearwood, Ebony

Victorian Solid Gilt Brass Mantel Clock
Located in Stutton, GB
half hour, enamelled dial with Arabic numerals, working older, original key Lovely original condition
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19th Century European Victorian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

French Walnut Buffet Deux Corps
Located in Fairhope, AL
bought by my father in southern France in the town of Aix en Provence. All locks are old with keys
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18th Century and Earlier French Old Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Napoleon III Bijoux Box
Located in Raalte, NL
(it has old restorations and the key is missing). The measurements are, Depth 25 cm/ 9.8 inch
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique Sideboard in Amazing Wash Finish circa 1750
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Working key and lovely old hardware. Such provincial charm and personality. Will make a fabulous
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18th Century and Earlier French Country Old Antique Keys

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Berlin circa 1840 Made of Ashwood Polished with
Located in Berlin, Berlin
locks and an old matching key. Good and clean condition. For the transport Let's build a customized
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1840s German Biedermeier Old Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th century italian chests / cabinets
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
circa 1780 with some old alterations ( key holes were filled sometime in the 19th century, original
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Old Antique Keys

French Walnut Bonnetier
Located in Kirkland, WA
as it is made with book-matched walnut wood. It has the old lock with key. The interior has three
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Old Antique Keys

18th C. English Oak Side Table with scalloped apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
is an old brass key hole but no key. The craftsmanship is beautiful. There are wood pegs and small
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18th Century and Earlier English Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique English Red Painted Pine Trunk
Located in Port Chester, NY
A great old blanket chest, carefully painted in faux dark wood, probably to simulate the look of a
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Early 19th Century British Old Antique Keys

Vintage Trunk Circa 1920 Large Transport Trunk
By Randall Barbera
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
navy blue 100% cotton canvas duck outer. With the exception of a refitted Corbin brass plated, new old
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Old Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

Georgian Oak Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
drawers adorned with old brass key plates. The whole standing on circular ring turned feet. Having a
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Period Gustavian Secretary
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Two part Gustavian secretary, Sweden, circa 1780, with old lock and keys. The upper section has a
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

French Painted Cupboard
Located in Kirkland, WA
. The bottom has a single shelf behind the door. Both sections have an old lock and key.
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19th Century French Old Antique Keys

Materials

Wood, Glass

Outstanding Quality Antique Carved Oak 8 Day Grandfather Clock
Located in Stutton, GB
, Working older, original Keys Fantastic color and condition Measures: 20" x 11" x 89" high.
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19th Century European Victorian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

Spanish Oak and Walnut Cupboard with Drawer
Located in Kirkland, WA
iron hinges. There is a key that operates as the handle, but it is not a working key. The old lock is
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18th Century and Earlier Spanish Louis XIV Old Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

French Walnut Buffet
Located in Fairhope, AL
only be found on old pieces. The locks and keys are all original and of good quality. There are some
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19th Century French Old Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

England Early-19th Marquetry Escritoire or Writing Box, circa 1820
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
working lock with the old steel key. A tour de force, an exquisite and elegant personal office, England
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Early 19th Century English Directoire Old Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Antique Bureau Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
edge and there are several secret compartments, three old locks all have keys and work fine, lovely
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18th Century and Earlier English Old Antique Keys

Iron Nuremberg Chest 17th / Coffre
Located in Haguenau, FR
, someone put an replace old Lock with the key Inside is empty , without lock system Dimensions
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18th Century and Earlier German Old Antique Keys

George II Walnut Chest on Chest of Very Small Proportions c. 1750
Located in Heathfield, GB
escutcheons, old brass locks but no key. The drawers are oak lined with very fine boards of wainscot oak
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18th Century George II Old Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

1890s Louis Vuitton Damier Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, HK
really minimal taking into account the trunk is over 120 years old) The trunk has no keys. Dimensions
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Late 19th Century French Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Large French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Planchon a Paris Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
pendulum an old key are included. The measurements are 24 inches (61 cm) Tall by 12 1/2 inches (32 cm
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1880s French Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Unusual Antique Carved Oak Barometer
Located in Stutton, GB
older original key Lovely color and condition. Measures: 10" x 3" x 27" high.
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19th Century European Victorian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

Large 19th Century English Camphor Wood Captain s Chest or Trunk
Located in Heath, MA
England with brass carry handles, side straps and corner details, and an old working lock and key. The
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Late 19th Century English British Colonial Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Georgian Style Triangular Mullion Windowed Mahogany Box/ Humidor
Located in Atlanta, GA
bail handle and one key. An old world style humidor a sponge would have to be added.
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

French Louis Philippe Cherry Bookcase with Mullions
Located in Kirkland, WA
that divides the glass panes. There are three interior shelves for storage or display and a nice old
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Old Antique Keys

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Old Antique Keys For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much are Old Antique Keys?

Old antique keys can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,630, while the lowest priced sells for $11 and the highest can go for as much as $265,055.
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 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    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 ExpertMay 14, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    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.