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Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Small Striped Cat Child's Toy, As Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
itself is in good period condition, but the key provided is not original.
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Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Key Machine

Materials

Metal

Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mechanism has been over wound, so is currently not working, but we do have a key that will fit the mechanism
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Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Key Machine

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Large Black Bear Child's Toy, As Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. This larg...
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Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Key Machine

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Metal

Antique Edwardian English Silver Plated & Cut Crystal 3 Bottle Tantalus and Key
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
composed of silver plate with a sturdy locking spring loaded mechanism which opens when the key is turned
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Key Machine

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Girl or Doll Riding a Lamb Toy, as Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. The toy f...
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Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Key Machine

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Metal

Art Deco Chrome Necklace Machine Age Red Galalith Geometric Jakob Bengel Style
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent rare antique Art Deco Chrome Machine Age Necklace with fabulous geometric
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Key Machine

The Hobbs & Co. Victorian heavy iron padlock with its original key
Located in Braintree, GB
The Hobbs & Co. Victorian heavy iron padlock with its original key is a remarkable piece of history
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Key Machine

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Iron

18th-century Lépine Verge movement key wind 18kt gold, a silver pocket watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Late 18th-century Lépine Verge movement key wind 18kt gold, a silver pocket watch with a
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1750s French Antique Key Machine

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Gold, Silver

Thomas Cooper London Key Operated 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 13 Jewels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Thomas Cooper of London Pocket Watch w/ Amazing Machine-Etched Dial Dial has
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Early 20th Century Antique Key Machine

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18k Gold

An Early 20th Century Cigar Humidor / Smokers Stand & Book Rack in Oak
By Ferguson Brothers
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
original lock mechanism (key absent). The interior dimensions of the humidor measure 6" high x 10.25" wide
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Early 20th Century American Machine Age Antique Key Machine

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Oak, Porcelain

Pair of Antique English Silver Plated Covered Sauce Tureens
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
plate and are ornately engraved with a Greek key motif around the border of the lid and stylized foliage
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Key Machine

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Silver Plate

Fornasetti Decorated Antique Italian Writing Desk
By Fornasetti
Located in Hudson, NY
pattern of gold and silver-colored skeleton keys. The desk features a drop down leather topped writing
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Key Machine

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Mahogany

Antique Nautical Brass Ship's Clock, Barometer & Bell Grouping
By Chelsea Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
grouping shows no maker's mark. The clock and barometer are in working order, but the clock key may not be
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Key Machine

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Brass

Large Set of 1920s Yale Mortice Locks with Plates
Located in Dallas, TX
minimum of 1.5 inches thick, but can accommodate a thicker door. (Top right). 1 Original working key. 2
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Key Machine

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Brass, Enamel

Antique Mahogany Desk Top Organizer or Storage Chest with Perpetual Calendar
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
which all function as intended. The key is original and the lock is operational, but due to the front
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Key Machine

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Brass

Antique English Edwardian Two Bottle Walnut & Silver Plated Tantalus
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
and the tilt mechanism works as intended but here is no key.
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Key Machine

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
key and the bottom is lined in green felt.
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Key Machine

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Walnut

Antique Miniature Dresser Styled Jewelry Chest or Music Box with Pink Marble Top
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
dove tail cornered drawers have key holes with brass surrounds and a small lock on the top drawer with
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Key Machine

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Brass

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
for pens and paper and the lock mechanism is intact, but there is no key.These lap desks were common
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Key Machine

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Paper

Antique Neverbreak Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Chest
By Neverbreak Trunks
Located in Highland, IN
, the key is long gone. The chest shows age appropriate wear from use and has a rich patina. The
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Early 20th Century American Machine Age Antique Key Machine

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Brass

1910s Industrial Loocke Warehouse Gay Street Iron Metal Garden Gate Door
Located in Hyattsville, MD
. Opposite side angle iron for door left side of frame is Included. No key for the deadbolt lock present. No
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1910s American Late Victorian Antique Key Machine

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Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique English Handcrafted Wedding or Apprentice Chest or Box with Drawer
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
cover. The early metal locks are functional, but we have yet to find a key that will work, so there's
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Key Machine

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Brass, Steel

19th Century Antique French Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock with Musical Design Motif
By S. Marti & Cie
Located in Madrid, ES
functioning well, comes with its original winding key, and will be fully checked by a professional clock
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19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Key Machine

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Metal, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique English Carlton House Desk with Marquetry & Brass Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
a solid brass gallery. The locks appear intact, but the keys have been lost.
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Key Machine

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Brass

Large Antique Hand-Painted English Grandfather Clock Commemorating Lord Nelson
By Whitaker & Co., Ltd.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
clock mechanism is in good working order and chimes on the hour, and we have the original key for it
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Key Machine

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Metal, Brass

20th Century Empire Style Buffet With Marble Top
Located in Houston, US
accented with brass key escutcheons and with a caryatided bust and feet at top and bottom of side columns
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Key Machine

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Marble, Brass

Silver Mounted Claret Jug Birmingham 1876
By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Body : Machine engraved with Greek keys and stylized floral bands with various wave patterned bands
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1870s British Victorian Antique Key Machine

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Cut Glass

Antique Underwood Typewriter, C.1945
Located in San Francisco, CA
properly except the space bar has ceased up and needs repair. New ribbon. The keys are brass and black with
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Key Machine

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Steel, Nickel

Antique Underwood Typewriter, C.1945
Antique Underwood Typewriter, C.1945
H 9.5 in W 16 in D 13 in
Antique 19th Century Burr Walnut Marquetry French Bombe 8FT Sideboard Buffet
Located in West Hartford, CT
hand, not machine. There are 6 drawers total over two center doors flanked by two side doors that open
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Late 19th Century Antique Key Machine

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Brass

National Cash Register Co. Brass Cash Register, Model 442, Early 1900s on Plinth
By National Cash Register Co.
Located in Southampton, NY
clerks, each with their own assigned key, to operate the machine. SN 1391239W. This register has
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Early 20th Century American Antique Key Machine

Materials

Brass

James Murray Royal Exchange 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Pocket Watch by James Murray Royal Exchange Key-Operated Movement (NOTE: Key is missing
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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Key Machine

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Royal Standard Typewriter c. 1935
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique Royal typewriter with black crinkle finish. Lift up lid with gull wings. The keys
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Key Machine

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Metal, Steel, Nickel

Antique Art Deco Stenograph with Original Case c.1920-1930 (FREE SHIPPING)
By The Stenotype Co. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This is an original Art Deco Stenotype stenograph with Bakelite keys and original wooden
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Key Machine

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Metal

Antique Stenograph with Original Case/Manual, circa 1930 (FREE SHIPPING)
By The Stenotype Co. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
About: This is an original Stenotype stenograph with Bakelite keys and original case and manual
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Key Machine

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Steel

Early 20th Century Art Déco French Patinated Bronze Sculpture of an Angel Fish
Located in North Miami, FL
lends a subtle aged quality. Though the artist is unknown, the sculpture embodies key aspects of the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Key Machine

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Copper, Metal, Bronze

Antique 9 Bell Interchangeable Music Box on Table by Nicole Freres, c. 1870
By Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
quality of the machine. The bells can be engaged and disengaged at will using the unusual knot at the
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Late 19th Century Swiss High Victorian Antique Key Machine

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Brass, Steel

Antique Army Green Stenograph with Original Case c.1918 (FREE SHIPPING)
By The Stenotype Co. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bakelite keys, original case and original labels. Leather handle on the case. All the keys work properly
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Key Machine

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Steel

Hobbs & Co. - Antique heavy Victorian Padlock
Located in Braintree, GB
The Hobbs & Co. Victorian heavy iron padlock with its original key is a remarkable piece of history
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19th Century British Antique Key Machine

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Iron

Hobbs & Co. - Antique heavy Victorian Padlock
Hobbs & Co. - Antique heavy Victorian Padlock
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H 3.63 in W 2.49 in D 0.99 in
Rare Regency Rosewood Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Located in High Wycombe, GB
repertoire, specialising in copying machines, portable writing desks (writing boxes, as we know them today
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19th Century British Regency Antique Key Machine

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Brass

Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy attributed to Smiths
Located in Northampton, GB
Tea Caddy comes complete with working lock and tasselled key. Mauchline Ware was the production of
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Early 19th Century Scottish William IV Antique Key Machine

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Sycamore

Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy attributed to Smiths
Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy attributed to Smiths
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H 5.52 in W 5.32 in D 4.53 in
Antique Elizabethan Revival Pollard Oak Extending Dining Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
the key piece in your furnishing collection. Condition: In excellent condition having been
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1850s English Elizabethan Antique Key Machine

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Oak

Art Deco Silver, Risqué Nude Enamel Cigarette or Card Case Padgett & Braham
By Padgett & Braham Ltd
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
crisp corners, decorated with a key pattern etched into the border The Charming young lady
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Key Machine

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Silver Plate, Enamel

Antique French Napoleon III Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th Century
Located in London, GB
stoppers and sixteen glasses. Complete with original working lock and key, it is an absolutely superb set
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Key Machine

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Glass

Original Austrian Jugendstil full length bentwood cheval dressing mirror -Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York City, NY
in saturated steam so that the wood bends more easily. Aspects of both machine and hand work are used
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Key Machine

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Mirror, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Painted Italian Louis XVI Carved Armchairs
Located in Wallkill, NY
The structure is made out of carved wood enhanced with floral detailing at the top and Greek Key
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1920s Louis XVI Antique Key Machine

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Wood

Antique Early Victorian Pollard Oak Sideboard Chiffonier 19th C
Located in London, GB
sideboard is raised on a plinth base and is complete with working locks and keys. Add an elegant touch
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1850s English Victorian Antique Key Machine

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Mirror, Oak

Louis Philippe Style French Corner Cabinet With Black Marble Top
Located in Prato, Tuscany
line; the two doors, equipped with a single key lock, are massive and curved; the interior, painted in
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Key Machine

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Marble

German Silver Gilt Minaudière Louis Kuppenheim
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Newark, England
keys) and compacts and cigarette cases were made in different sizes and shapes. Many hundreds of
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Key Machine

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Gold Plate, Silver

German Silver Gilt Minaudière Louis Kuppenheim
German Silver Gilt Minaudière Louis Kuppenheim
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H 4.33 in W 2.56 in D 0.8 in
19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
London” .. “Lever” …. “Machine Made”. The lock helps us date the piece as ‘Hobbs & Co’ only traded
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Key Machine

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Oak

19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
H 14 in W 36 in D 23.5 in
Monumental Antique Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
. Nowadays, the dowry can very well materialize by the gift of a washing machine, or even a car! After the
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19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Key Machine

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Iron

18 Kt Yellow Gold Lepine Pocket Watch, Second Morte, Double Barrel, Collector
Located in Antwerp, BE
interchangeable. The Swiss, Leschot in particular, believed there was a market for cheaper, machine made watches
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19th Century French Artisan Antique Key Machine

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Yellow Gold

Adriaen Frans Boudewyns After Adam-François Van Der Meulen, Etching
Located in Cheltenham, GB
-century Europe - with Louis XIV being one of the key protagonists. Under him, the French were led into
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Key Machine

Materials

Paper, Etching

Antique Art Deco Satinwood Cocktail Cabinet by Hille & Glassware 1920s
By Hille
Located in London, GB
Florida Keys and the West Indies. It has long been valued for furniture. It is also used for musical
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Key Machine

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Crystal

19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Bi Disks, Set of 3
Located in Forney, TX
different from the polished gloss of machine-finished stones. The largest: 12" diameter, in shades of
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Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Key Machine

Materials

Stone

Early 20C Irish Georgian Style Mahogany Low Boy.
Located in Dallas, TX
dovetailing throughout, but clearly machine made. Georgian III Style piece, from circa 1910-20. Has a ‘rich
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Early 20th Century Irish George III Antique Key Machine

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Brass

Antique Elizabethan Revival Pollard Oak Dining Table 19th Century and 14 Chairs
Located in London, GB
conference room and will become the key piece in your furnishing collection. Condition: In excellent
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1850s English Elizabethan Antique Key Machine

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Oak, Walnut

Cartier Paris “Tortue” Diamond and Grosgrain Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
sportswear timepiece designed under the direction of the legendary Louis Cartier., and represents a key
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Early 20th Century French Antique Key Machine

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18th Century George II Miniature Campaign Bureau Chest on Later Chest Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
hand crafted piece and certainly NOT machine made. The secondary woods appear to be a combination of
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18th Century English George II Antique Key Machine

Materials

Brass

Brookdale, New Jersey
By Oscar Florianus Bluemner
Located in Fairlawn, OH
, machines, canned beef and so forth in Europe and all over the world not because they have an American style
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1920s American Modern Antique Key Machine

Materials

Graphite

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Wooden Chest or Trunk Shape Jewelry / Cigar Box
Located in Lisse, NL
original and working lock and key. However, it won't lock-up, because the little pin with the hole that is
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19th Century German Black Forest Antique Key Machine

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Brass

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Antique Key Machine For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique key machine for your home. An antique key machine — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique key machine — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique key machine made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with industrial — is very popular. A well-made antique key machine has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by The Stenotype Co., International Time Recording Co. Ltd. and Padgett & Braham Ltd are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Key Machine?

Prices for an antique key machine start at $140 and top out at $55,417 with the average selling for $1,995.