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Romantic Antique French Art Nouveau Jewelry Box in Burl Wood Floral Inlay 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
comes with original working lock & key , very rare. The original finish on the Burl wood is amazing
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Burl

Antique Metal Arts Crafts Glove Scarf Box with Colorful Decor of Flowers
Located in Lisse, NL
the umbrella Stand. It comes with the original and perfectly working lock and key which is rare with
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

Antique Metal Arts Crafts Glove and Scarf Box with Colorful Decor of Flowers
Located in Lisse, NL
condition. It comes with the original and perfectly working lock and key which is rare with any antique box
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

17th Century Walnut Wood Homme Debout Cabinet from France
Located in Dallas, TX
motifs on its upper and lower cabinet doors. It has its original three keys, which is rare. The entire
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17th Century French Louis XIII Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Antique Black Forest Casket with Antlers Decoration circa 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
excellent condition and comes with original key. A rare example of European Black Forest art which will
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Antler, Wood

Louis 16th Period Commode
Located in Chulmleigh, Devon
mounts are as made with fleur de lit locks and rare key included.    
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1780s French Louis XVI Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Marble

Very Rare Georgian Diamond Ring with a Lock and Key
Located in New York, NY
This ring was featured on the February 8th episode of the Martha Stewart Show! This is a very rare
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate

Rare Victorian Lunatic Asylum Key Weighted Pouch circa 1880 ‘Asylum Cage Only’
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The heavy Victorian period part-barrel shafted iron key having an oval symmetrical bow, the bit
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

Antique Compact Chinese Seaman’s Chest with Locks and Key
Located in San Francisco, CA
A compact and portable antique Chinese seaman’s or sailor’s chest with drawers, locks, and rare
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

Data Fata Secutus Signet Ring with Concealed Jewelry Box Key
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, or as in the case of this ring, they are also keys. This dual use is both very clever, and also just
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1870s British Victorian Rare Antique Keys

Materials

18k Gold

French Walnut Louis XIII Small-Scale Single-Drawer Side Table, circa 1640
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Walnut single-drawer Provincial table, Louis XIII, circa 1640. Iron key plate, rare small-scale
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIII Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Original Painted Marriage Coffer
Located in Chulmleigh, Devon
1757. This also has its original key. Such a rare item of furniture in this condition with this vibrant
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18th Century Austrian Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

Late 18th, early 19th century scarlet French tole wall clock
Located in Hudson, NY
decoration. Porcelain dial and crystal glass door. Roman numerals. Key. Rare 18th century French clock
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19th Century French Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Tôle

Prattware pottery figure "Loyal Volunteer" English antique period c1790/1800
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
exceptional including the blue lined base with a Greek key pattern. A rare figure from the 1790/1800 period.
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Late 18th Century English Rare Antique Keys

15K Rose and Yellow Gold Gate Bracelet
Located in Toronto, Ontario
lock and also has the little key which is rare.The bracelet measures 7 inches and is in excellent
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Early 1900s Edwardian Rare Antique Keys

Materials

15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Discus Thrower Discobolus Cast Stone Garden Statue
Located in Bethesda, MD
unusual and rare Greek key plinth base. This is a copy of the famous copy in the British Museum. The 5th
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Early 20th Century English Classical Roman Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Cast Stone

Large Original Art Deco Sideboard made of Walnut with Cherry Ornamentation
Located in Senden, NRW
massive shelves. In prestige original condition with original chrome handles and locks / keys. Very rare
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1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Cameo Vase by Charles Vessiere Celebrating a French Victory in 1914
By Charles Vessiere
Located in London, GB
Lorraine (Free). Vases like these are very rare celebrating key moments in history.
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1910s French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Art Glass

Pfeiffer Period Romantic Biedermeier Grand Fortepiano Sim. Pleyel, circa 1835
By Josef Anton Pfeiffer
Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg
cm long with 85 keys. This rare period grand piano has been newly and completely restored. The
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Early 19th Century Polish Romantic Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Copper, Iron

19th Century Gilded Hudson River School Picture Frame With Greek Key
By Newcomb-Macklin Co.
Located in Treasure Island, CA
, gilded rare greek key moulding
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19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

Very Large 19th Century Gold Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Bournemouth, GB
Very large 19th century gold leaf Louis Philippe mirror in excellent original condition. Very rare
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1850s French Louis Philippe Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Giltwood

A Victorian electroplated seal box, by Elkington and Co. Circa 19th Century
Located in London, GB
exemplifies Elkington’s superior silver-plating techniques, making it a rare and collectible antique. Key
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19th Century Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Silver

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Rare Antique Keys For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of rare antique keys available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and iron, all rare antique keys available were constructed with great care. Rare antique keys have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Rare antique keys are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Folk Art and Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. St. Louis Cash Register Co. and Wellington each produced beautiful rare antique keys that are worth considering.

How Much are Rare Antique Keys?

Rare antique keys can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,521, while the lowest priced sells for $460 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.