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Are skeleton keys illegal?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique sterling silver key brooch, presentation key
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic antique sterling silver key brooch.
This is a presentation key, often given to
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hotel key holder in walnut wood with keys, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Hotel or Inn Key Holder, with carved profiles and all in solid walnut, iron hooks and
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Greek Key Stool
By George Hepplewhite, Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Hepplewhite design stool or coffee table. The buttoned upholstered top above a fine Greek key
Category
Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Brass
$9,360 / item
Night Porters Lined Key Cupboard A small glass fronted key
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Night Porters Lined Key Cupboard
A small glass fronted key cupboard lined in gold velvet with 8
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Iron Medieval Lock Key
Located in Mexico City, MX
Medieval iron locks and keys were essential for securing property and symbolizing power during the
Category
Antique 16th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$1,600
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
$2,400