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An antique large padlock & skeleton key - France - Early XXth century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Antique large padlock accompanied by its original functional skeleton key.
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Early 20th Century French Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Steel

An antique large padlock & skeleton key - France - Early XXth century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Antique large padlock accompanied by its original functional skeleton key.
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Early 20th Century French Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Steel

Set of four Wrought Iron Skeleton Key Antique German Folk Art, 18th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely collection of old antique iron skeleton keys. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg
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18th Century German Baroque Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Metal, Iron

Set of four Wrought Iron Skeleton Key Antique German Folk Art, 18th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely collection of old antique iron skeleton keys. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg
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18th Century German Baroque Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Iron, Metal

1800s Skeleton Key Locksmith Trade Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the best locksmith trade signs we have offered. It’s early and all handmade in iron with original paint. It's very well done and a wonderful piece of Folk Art.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Iron

Victorian Gunmetal Double Skeleton Key Fob Pendant with Hidden Tools
Located in Narberth, PA
contrast. Rather substantial in size, the piece is comprised of 2 old-fashioned skeleton key fobs, each
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1880s Unknown Victorian Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Mixed 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 Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Metal

Antique Early Key Trade Sign
Early Key Trade Sign
H 20 in W 60 in D 5 in
Early 20th C. 7 piece George III style Canon Ball Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Germantown, MD
set in great vintage condition with a bonus antique large skeleton key set of 5 Assorted Antique
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Early 20th Century American George III Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Lacquered Japenese Wood Keepsake Trinket Box, circa 1920s
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique Black Lacquered Japenese Wood Box With Skeleton Key Hole, circa 1920s. Measures 3" High
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1920s Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Wood

Vintage English Two Drawer Chest with Inlay & Brass Accents
Located in Troy, MI
on drawers - one skeleton key included. Unknown maker.
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Early 20th Century English Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Brass

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slant Front Desk, C1915
By Charles Limbert
Located in Port Jervis, NY
for storage. Original skeleton key and working locks. Shelves on each side. In excellent vintage
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1910s American Mission Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass and Iron Padlock, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
maker, it has copper rivets and 10 levers. Comes with original skeleton key. Sold as a decorative
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1920s English Other Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Copper, Iron, Brass

Antique French Mercantile Showcase with 4 Doors
Located in Mckinney, TX
, interior, and baseboard have been scrubbed to reveal the natural wood. Simple locks and skeleton keys
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Early 20th Century French Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Wood

Antique French Mercantile Showcase with 4 Doors
Antique French Mercantile Showcase with 4 Doors
H 47.25 in W 96.13 in D 27.25 in
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 Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Style Demi Lune Marble Topped Two Door Commode with Two Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
, apricot and white. One skeleton key. One side cabinet is missing internal shelf. Very good
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Early 20th Century French Empire Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Marble, Brass

English Early 19th Century Lightened Oak Housekeeper's Cupboard
Located in Madison, MS
a skeleton key. There are two interior shelves in each of the three cabinets. All 6 bottom drawers
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique French Empire Mahogany Gilt Brass Pier Mirror
Located in New York, NY
door are keyed for secure locking, complemented by one barreled skeleton key. This exclusive piece
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Early 20th Century French Empire Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Pharmacy Shop Counter
Located in Mckinney, TX
retains its original locking mechanism, complete with a skeleton key, adding to its historical allure
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Early 20th Century French Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vintage French Pharmacy Shop Counter
Vintage French Pharmacy Shop Counter
H 31.13 in W 78.75 in D 28.13 in
Antique Architectural Parcel Gilt Wrought Iron Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
elements, in a rustic parcel gilt finish, including door lock, latch, and skeleton key, fleur-de-lis motifs
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19th Century European Folk Art Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Antique Tiger Oak 3 Drawer Dresser or Dressing Table with Oval Mirror
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
drawers takes a skeleton key for securing belongings. (not included) Dimensions: 40" Wide 20" Deep on
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Early 1900s American American Craftsman Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Metal

Blue Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Doors, Denmark circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
of age and do not detract from the beauty nor function of this cabinet. One skeleton key included to
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Mid-19th Century Danish Gustavian Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

Birch Karl Johan Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1840-60
By Karl Johan
Located in Round Top, TX
" for the exterior longer drawers, at least 2 skeleton keys will be included with purchase. This
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Birch

Original Blue Painted Small Cabinet or Nightstand, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
paneled doors with fluted details. Skeleton key is used as a pull to open the drawer. A twist knob on the
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Late 19th Century Swedish Country Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Wood, Paint

White Painted Small Side Table With Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
brass pulls while a skeleton key will be included as a "pull" to use with center drawer (lock does not
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Late 19th Century Swedish Country Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Pine, Paint

Bleached French Oak Sideboard Buffet, circa 1800's
Located in Round Top, TX
skeleton key will be included to use as pull if desired. Restored, stable and ready for use. All scratches
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Early 19th Century French Country Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Baltic Empire Biedermeier Period Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
. Original key not included but we will provide a skeleton key to easily open the drawers. Delivered
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Early 19th Century Baltic Biedermeier Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Brass

Tall Blue Painted Swedish Secretary Bureau, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
original key is included. The lower three drawers open using a skeleton key as a pull only (locks do not
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Bureau Plat Desk
By Paul Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stamped W S M, 6068, a key (lacking skeleton key), and 148. Veuve Paul Sormani Et Fils was the widow of
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19th Century French Louis XV Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique 19th Century English 8 Day Fusee Brass & Glass Dome Skeleton Clock, 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A good & large antique 19th century eight day single fusee skeleton clock, under a glass dome
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1870s English Victorian Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Marble, Brass

La Gourmandise - Etching by James Ensor - 1904
By James Ensor
Located in Roma, IT
time with demonstrating the skeleton,indicates to death. Skeleton and mask are the most important
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Early 1900s Surrealist Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Etching

Le Roi Peste (The Plague Kings) - Etching by James Ensor - 1895
By James Ensor
Located in Roma, IT
seated around a table, there is a skeleton hanging from the ceiling. Ref. Taevernier, Auguste (1999
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1890s Surrealist Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Etching

Assassinat - Etching by James Ensor - 1888
By James Ensor
Located in Roma, IT
and pain are of his method of expression. Furthermore, there are Skeleton and mask another important
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1880s Surrealist Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Etching

c.1840 English Ormolu Night Clock by John Pace
Located in Greenlawn, NY
provide a draft for the candle. Dial: The glass dial has a skeletonized hours chapter ring with
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Mid-19th Century English Skeleton Key Antique

Materials

Bronze

Pauline Rader Gold Lock and Key to My Heart Chain Belt Necklace – XS-S, 1960s
By Pauline Rader
Located in Tucson, AZ
dangling heart-shaped “lock” on one end and skeleton key on the other; “lock” opening surrounded by
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1660s American Skeleton Key Antique

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Skeleton Key Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal skeleton key antique for your home. A skeleton key antique — often made from metal, mahogany and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect skeleton key antique — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A skeleton key antique is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Empire and folk art styles are sought with frequency. A well-made skeleton key antique has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by James Ensor and Pauline Rader are consistently popular.

How Much is a Skeleton Key Antique?

Prices for a skeleton key antique can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $366 and can go as high as $148,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,995.
Questions About Skeleton Key Antique
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Generally, it is not illegal to own a skeleton key, and old homes in some areas may still have locks that require skeleton keys on their interior doors. However, locks that use skeleton keys go against building codes. On 1stDibs, find a range of skeleton keys.