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19th Century Key Case
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century collection of metal keys presented in a green felt lined mahogany case.
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19th Century Unknown Country Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal

Antique 19th Century Key Case
19th Century Key Case
H 48.43 in W 36.62 in D 1.19 in
1900s French Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
sliding drawers and a lower, double door cabinet with metal key and escutcheon.
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique 1900s French Wooden Vitrine
1900s French Wooden Vitrine
H 89.8 in W 44.5 in D 22.6 in
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
, flaunting a subtle warm hue. The central carvings elegantly encircle round metal key pulls featuring
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
H 38.2 in W 45.9 in D 19.1 in
"Tea Caddy" English Tortoise Shell & Mother-of-Pearl Double Compartment 19th-c.
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
compartments. The top and front are elaborately inlaid with flowering vinery and silver metal key hole
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
drawers of equal proportions, fitted with ring handles and hand made metal key plates.   Drawer fronts
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Birch

Neoclassical Gilt Metal Chandelier featuring Greek Key Design with Crystal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Neoclassical Gilt Metal Chandelier featuring Greek Key Design with Crystal, Italy ca. 1790
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1790s Neoclassical Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Crystal, Metal

A 17th-18th Century French/Italian Renaissance Walnut Carved Credenza Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The two-part cabinet with a pair of upper coffered doors with metal key-hole hardware below carved
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Late 17th Century Renaissance Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal

Antique Miniature Dresser Styled Jewelry Chest or Music Box with Pink Marble Top
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
the original metal key. The musical mechanism is constructed of brass and is wound from the bottom
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique 1825 English Watch Key Pendant Malachite Ball Silver Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful watch key in the shape of an intense green malachite ball has been crafted in
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1820s British George V Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Malachite, Silver, Gilt Metal

Neoclassical Gilt Metal Greek Key Design and Crystal Basket 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 18th century Italian neoclassical gilt metal and crystal basket chandelier with 6 lights and
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Antique Art Deco Nude Dancer Ballerina Figural Fan Shaped Greek Key Metal Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Great antique Art Deco fan shaped figural white metal vase. Great design and detail. Greek key
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Early 20th Century Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal

Early Key Trade Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early zink 3D skeleton key with some original paint. I'm guessing it date to the late
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Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal

Early Key Trade Sign
Early Key Trade Sign
H 20 in W 60 in D 5 in
Victorian Lock and Key Brooch
Located in New York, NY
the key in different colored metals with a dangling padlock below. Gold filled metal. 1880's USA
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1880s American Victorian Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Gilt Metal

Mounted Antique Mansion Lock and Key
Located in Austin, TX
Lock and key, French, from the main entry door of an 18th century mansion in Provence. Newly
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1740s French Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal

Mounted Antique Mansion Lock and Key
Mounted Antique Mansion Lock and Key
H 5.75 in W 15.125 in D 9.875 in
Henry Lepaute Coat of Arm Shield Wall Clock
By Henry Lepaute
Located in Guaynabo, PR
clock box. A metal key is included for the time and chime winds. The clock is working. Lepaute maternal
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19th Century French Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Brass

French Cloisonné Swan Key Dish Catchall Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French cloisonné swan key dish catch all or ashtray France, early 20th century Beautiful crafted
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Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal

Antique Fine Silver Pocket Watch, Fob Watch
Located in NEWARK, GB
is Swiss made. It is also stamped on the bow, it comes with a base metal key, winds smoothly and
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Silver

1910s Rare "St. Louis" Cash Register Without Keys
By St. Louis Cash Register Co. 1
Located in New York, NY
This rare and unique cash register was made by the St. Louis Cash Register Company, which was formed in 1915 and later acquired by the McCaskey Register Company in the 1920s. Please ...
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1910s American Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal

Door Lock, Large Decoration, 19th Century, with Key
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Door lock, large decoration, 19th century, with key Measures: H 17 cm, W 11 cm, P 3 cm.
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal

Victorian Gold Tone Carnelian Pocket Watch Key Fob Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
It is a lovely Victorian pocket watch key fob charm pendant crafted in base metal and adorned with
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Carnelian, Gold Plate, Base Metal

20th Century Oversized French Monumental Iron Key - Vintage Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, French Industrial style oversized monumental key made of hand crafted iron
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Walnut and Glass Wall Hanging Key Cabinet, ca 1890
Located in Barntrup, DE
with one glazed door opening to reveal six metal hooks for key storage. Dimensions: height: 38 cm
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal, Brass

Compass and Accessories Box Complete with Key, circa France, 1920
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming compass box complete with its key. Wooden box marked on the inside "Compas Supérieurs
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Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Chip Carving Key Hanger Board Antique German Folk Art, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely key hanger board made of hand carved wood, made in the black forest area in Germany. Found
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Early 1900s German Victorian Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Wrought Iron Key Hanger Board Antique German Folk Art, 18th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely key hanger board made of iron, brass and copper. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal

Victorian Gunmetal Double Skeleton Key Fob Pendant with Hidden Tools
Located in Narberth, PA
pendant is crafted in gunmetal with 18kt rose gold accents, creating quite a striking mixed metals
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Mixed Metal

charming arts and crafts wall cabinet circa 1900 with its original key
Located in Mouscron, WHT
charming arts and crafts wall cabinet circa 1900 with its original key
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Early 1900s European Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal

1920s Deagan 725 Marimba Model B, Rosewood Keys, 3.5 Octave
By Deagan
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s Deagan 725 Marimba model B, rosewood keys, 3.5 octave, beautiful original condition, amazing
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal, Steel

Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Century, this ‘ key to my heart’ brooch prizes the majestic Georgian workmanship – tests 18 KT solid gold
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Ruby, Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold

Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
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H 1.58 in W 1.3 in
Antique Swiss Samuel Troll Fils Key Wind Cylinder Music Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Made in Switzerland in approximately 1850, this key wind brass cylinder music box is set in a
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal

Antique Louis Philippe Style Black Wooden Wall Hanging Key Cabinet, ca 1890
Located in Barntrup, DE
embroidery, opening to reveal eight metal hooks for key storage. Dimensions: height: 39 cm / 15.35 in; width
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal, Brass

Beautiful Carved Rose, Oak Wood Key Hanger Board Antique German Folk Art, 1860s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely key hanger board made of hand carved wood, made probably in the black forest area in
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1860s German Victorian Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal

Antique German Padlock-Lock " F. Sengpiels Patent with Otiginal Key Around 1902
Located in Wien, AT
Antique german Padlock-LOCK " F. SENGPIELS Patent with otiginal key around 1902. Original
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Early 1900s German Art Deco Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of four Wrought Iron Skeleton Key Antique German Folk Art, 18th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
condition. Metal with a beautiful patina. Measurements given in dimensions section refers to the tallest key
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Iron, Metal

Set of four Wrought Iron Skeleton Key Antique German Folk Art, 18th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
condition. Metal with a beautiful patina. Measurements given in dimensions section refers to the tallest key
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century Swedish Mid-Sized Iron Trunk Safe with Locks and Key
Located in Atlanta, GA
this time as they have no working key) with lid bearing the original top locking mechanism, which still
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19th Century Swedish Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal, Iron

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 Metal Keys

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 Metal Keys

Materials

Metal

Compound Microscope with Box and Key by R. Winkel, Göttingen, Nr. 18507
Located in Austin, TX
fitted box of mahogany with nickel hardware and key. Marked on column front: R. Winkel, Gottingen, Nr
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Early 20th Century German Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Antique Art Deco Mayoral "Key to City" Atlantic City, NJ, Anthony Ruffu Jr
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and rare antique Art Deco mayoral "key to city" for Atlantic City, NJ by mayor Anthony
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Antique Metal Keys

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 Metal Keys

Materials

Metal

German Baroque Cabinet on Metal Stand
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
a modern metal frame. Two-door dovetailed pinewood body with wide pilaster strips and moulded
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17th Century German Baroque Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal

German Baroque Cabinet on Metal Stand
German Baroque Cabinet on Metal Stand
H 89.77 in W 52.76 in D 25.01 in
19th Century Russian Gilt Iron-Bound Box with Original Key
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare early 19th century Russian iron-bound box decorated with gilt metal 'Frost' pattern. The
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Early 19th Century Russian Other Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Gothic Style Wrought Iron Giant Key Locksmith Trade Sign
Located in Stamford, CT
French wrought iron black painted locksmith trade sign in the form of a large and elaborate key
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Lock and Key Pendant Charm
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Lock and Key Pendant Charm. This amazing antique
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1890s Victorian Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tabernacle Door, Wood, Metal, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
, Salvation, Transubstantiation, Eucharist, etc. for being a key element for Christianity (especially the
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal

Tabernacle Door, Wood, Metal, 16th Century
Tabernacle Door, Wood, Metal, 16th Century
H 15.56 in W 10.24 in D 1.38 in
Jewelry Boxes or Wooden Box with Key, Restauration Period 19th, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
compartment on the top to hide the key or a precious jewel. Very nice box Beautiful decorative object Louis
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Mid-19th Century French Restauration Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Wood

Antique Print of the Delivery of the Keys by Knight, 1835
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Christ delivering the keys to St. Peter'. Old print of the delivery of the
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19th Century Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Paper

Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial
Located in London, GB
Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial in Working Order An
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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 Metal Keys

Materials

Metal

Late 18th Century Scandinavian Metal Bound Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 18th century scandinavian metal bound box circa 1790. Rare baroque inspired strong box with
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal

Georgian Key To My Heart Turquoise Padlock 18 KT Brooch/Pendant/Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
Georgian Symbol of Love Georgian period ‘Key to my Heart’ pendant, 1810 ca Rare love token from the
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Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

19th Century Greek Key Design Two-Tier Gold Gilt Iron Chandelier, France
Located in New York, NY
19th century French two-tier gold gilt metal chandelier Greek key design newly rewired and gold
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19th Century French Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Iron

Antique Napoleon Style Bronze & Opaline Jardinière with Hand Painted Key Pattern
Located in Lisse, NL
designer, a sculptor, a metal worker, a painter and a glass blower) all helped create this stunning piece
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19th Century European Empire Revival Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Blue Guilloché Enamel and Gilt-Metal Casket
Located in London, GB
19th century blue guilloché enamel and gilt-metal casket French, 19th Century Height 11cm, width
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Yellow Gold Theta Nu Epsilon Badge 14k Garnet Skull Keys Antique Fraternity Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
(reddish brown debris on skull and key) but it has been tested to guarantee metal content.
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Early 1900s Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique WMF Silver Plated Sweets / Visiting Card / Key/ Tray Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
anything from trinkets, keys, sweets to jewellery. Whatever you choose to use this item for you are sure
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Silver Plate

Bird Nest Key Rack Holder Pincushion Wall Mount Folk Art German Black Forest
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely key holder board made of hand carved wood, made in the Black Forest area in Germany. Found
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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Glass, Wood

Italian antique Display cabinet in glass and black metal, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
metal parts. On the front of the display there is a lock with relative key. Square section legs, finely
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal

19th Century Italian Blue Painted Pine Cupboard With Metal Lattice Doors
Located in Troy, MI
pediment top, functional lock with original key, unpainted interior and two adjustable internal shelves
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Metal Keys

Materials

Metal

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Antique Metal Keys For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique metal keys available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and fabric, all antique metal keys available were constructed with great care. Antique metal keys have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique metal keys made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — are very popular at 1stDibs. Bauche, Remington Rand and Singer each produced beautiful antique metal keys that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Metal Keys?

Prices for antique metal keys start at $120 and top out at $12,250 with the average selling for $1,398.