17th Century Keys
Big Antique 17th century key
Located in Chonburi, TH
This Antique 17th-century wrought iron key is a fascinating artifact that transports us back to an
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Metalwork
Materials
Wrought Iron
Impressive 17th Century Dutch Walnut on Solid Oak Cupboard
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
. The sides also have rectangular panels with moulded cornices. Original 17th century keys and working
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Cupboards
Materials
Oak, Walnut
1616 Petrus Kaerius Map of Southern India and Ceylon – Narsinga et Ceylon
Located in Langweer, NL
with updated plates through the early 17th century.
Key features include coastal towns such as Goa
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Antique Early 17th Century German Maps
Materials
Paper
$592
H 4.69 in W 7.33 in D 0.01 in
Large Antique Warded Key – Late 17th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
An impressive and authentic antique iron key dating to the late 17th century. Measuring 18.5 cm in
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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Doors and Gates
Materials
Iron
2 Large 17th century forged iron keys
Located in Bilzen, BE
2 Forged iron keys from the 17th century
Uncleaned condition, old patina
Length 13 and 15.5 cm
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Antique 17th Century Industrial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
17th Century Iron Lock & Key
Located in Huntington, NY
17th century lock & key. Probably form a large cabinet or a door.
Category
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Paperweights
Materials
Iron
17th Century Silver Mounted Traveling Box with Key
Located in Dallas, TX
A 17th century silver mounted Coromandel wood with mother of pearl inlay traveling box with a
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Antique 17th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
FINE EARLY 17TH CENTURY GERMAN WROUGHT IRON SAFE CHEST TRUNK WiTH ORIGINAL KEY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
century German Wrought Iron painted safe chest with the original key
Please note the delivery fee listed
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Antique 17th Century German Charles II Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wrought Iron
$5,510 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.15 in W 29.93 in D 16.54 in
FINE MID 17TH CENTURY GERMAN WROUGHT IRON SAFE CHEST TRUNK WiTH ORIGINAL KEY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
century German Wrought Iron painted safe chest with the original key
Please note the delivery fee listed
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Antique 17th Century German Charles II Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wrought Iron
$5,510 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.75 in W 30.71 in D 17.33 in
Keys, Iron Fitting and Lock Collection, Wrought Iron, 17th-19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Collection of keys with padlock. Wrought iron, 17th-19th centuries.
Collection consisting of
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Antique 18th Century European Other Doors and Gates
Materials
Wrought Iron
$2,417 / set
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Antique 17th-century chest/safe covered in leather with the original key
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful and original 17th-century Spanish chest is covered in leather and is a truly unique
Category
Antique 17th Century Spanish Blanket Chests
Materials
Leather
$1,904
H 17.72 in W 27.76 in D 14.18 in
17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Oak and Iron Chest With Original Key
Located in Stamford, CT
17th century Spanish or Spanish Colonial oak chest with wrought iron hinges and mounts, original
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
$2,850
H 13.5 in W 29.5 in D 16.5 in
17th Century French Oak and Iron Money Chest with Original Lock and Key
Located in Dallas, TX
Adorned by an impressive lattice of strapwork, this oak and iron money chest from 17th-century
Category
Antique 17th Century French Blanket Chests
Materials
Metal, Iron
$3,600
H 14 in W 18.125 in D 22.5 in
17th C. Italian Tuscan Walnut Cabinet, original lock & key, original back
Located in Brooklyn, NY
17th C. Italian Tuscan Walnut Cabinet, original lock & key, original back (very good antique
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$18,800
H 73.5 in W 80.75 in D 22.5 in
French 17th Century Lock
Located in Round Top, TX
A very large French 17th century Serrure - Lock with 2 keys. A wonderful table top or bookcase
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Antique 17th Century French Doors and Gates
Materials
Iron
Oil on Canvas Paint Flemish School, 17th Century Belgium
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
sheep wade accompanied by a farmer.
Work of northern France or Belgium of the 17th century.
Chassis
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Antique 17th Century Belgian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Enamel plaque depicting St. Peter receiving the key of Christ, Germany, 17th c.
Located in Gorssel, GE
Peter’s Basilica in Rome in the background.
Germany, 17th century.
Dimensions: 13 x 15.5 cm.
Incl. frame
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Antique 17th Century Religious Items
Materials
Copper, Enamel
$3,928
H 5.12 in W 6.11 in D 0.6 in
17th-Century Italian Silver and Gilt Silver Altar Panel (Paliotto)
Located in Madrid, ES
: 206 cm
Height: 90 cm
Key Features:
17th-Century Italian Craftsmanship: A rare and authentic piece of
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Antique 17th Century Decorative Art
Materials
Sterling Silver
$37,488
H 35.44 in W 81.11 in D 1.97 in
Antique Detailed Map of Jerusalem in Israël with Extensive Key and Scale, 1698
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Jerusalem.'
Plan of the ancient city of Jerusalem. With extensive key and
Category
Antique 17th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
$628 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.16 in W 12.01 in D 0 in
Yellow Lacca Povera Angel Box
Located in New York, NY
key. Italy 17th century and later
Dimensions: 16" W x 9.75" D x 9.25" H; 6.5" H to top of lower
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paper
19th Century Imari Porcelain Small Plate, Blue, Red and White, Japanese 1800s
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Worcester Park, GB
effect. The style became popular in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Key characteristics of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Victorian Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Persian Etched Tinned Copper Footed Decorative Bowl, Circa 18th C
Located in Germantown, MD
the 17th to 18th century. Key features include:
Constructed from tinned copper
The bowl features
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Antique Mid-18th Century Persian Moorish Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Copper, Tin
$1,495
H 7 in W 14 in D 14 in
1920s William and Mary Tudor-style walnut server or buffet
Located in Germantown, MD
centuries.
Key characteristics of this style include:
Turned legs and stretchers:
The legs have a bulbous
Category
Early 20th Century American William and Mary Buffets
Materials
Walnut
Antique View of Nieuwe Kerk Interior, Amsterdam, Hand-Colored Lithograph, c.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
Amsterdam landmark.
The Nieuwe Kerk, built in the 15th century and extensively modified in the 17th century
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
$350
H 13.19 in W 10.24 in D 0.01 in
1654 Nicolas Sanson Map of Southern India and Southeast Asia
Located in Langweer, NL
in the mid-17th century, showing key regions, cities, and coastal features.
The map is hand-colored
Category
Antique 1650s Maps
Materials
Paper
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17th Century Iron Trunk with Locking Mechanism
Located in New York, NY
17th century iron trunk with hidden key slot and inner box with separate key. Fabulous locking
Category
Antique 17th Century European Trunks and Luggage
Huge Four Key Hobnail Safe Bologna, Italy, circa 1650s-1690s
Located in Palm Beach, FL
day, thanks to the elaborate system featuring a complex four-key locking mechanism. Each of the four
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Other Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Primitive Handwrought Decorative Lock with It's Original Key, Italy, circa 1600
Located in New York, NY
Primitive sculptural handwrought lock.
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
H 2.76 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
Primitive Box Shaped Handwrought Iron Lock with Its Key and Keyhole, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Primitive sculptural handwrought lock.
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
H 1.97 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in
Antique Hand Wrought Iron Lock with Its Original Key, Italy, circa 1600
Located in New York, NY
Primitive sculptural hand wrought lock.
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
H 2.76 in W 11.03 in D 5.12 in
Primitive Hand Wrought Iron Lock with Forged Key and Keyhole, Italy, circa 1600
Located in New York, NY
Primitive sculptural handwrought lock.
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
H 6.7 in W 9.85 in D 4.34 in
Neurenberg Painted Iron Ship’s Strongbox
Located in Heeze, Noord Brabant
keyhole mount. The rare two 17th century padlocks are included (without keys). Inside the box is the
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Renaissance Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wrought Iron
two early, German, wrought iron locks
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A highly detailed, German, 17th century, wrought iron lock and key: and a simpler example, from the
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Safe key. Wrought iron. 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Key of strong box in wrought iron, dated in century XVII, with complex design in the head, hollow
Category
Antique 17th Century European Baroque More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wrought Iron
Strong Box Pair of Keys, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of wrought iron safe keys, dated in the 17th century, with complex design in the head, hollow
Category
Antique 17th Century European Baroque More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wrought Iron
Lock with Key, Wrought Iron 16th-17th Centuries
Located in Madrid, ES
Lock with key. Wrought iron 16th-17th centuries.
Lock made of wrought iron that has a correct key
Category
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th Century French Iron Prisoner Shackles with Locks and Keys
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
17th Century French Iron Prisoner Shackles with Locks and Keys
An amazing find, 3 full length
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Antique 17th Century Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
HUGE ANTIQUE ENGLiSH ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE 17TH CENTURY DOOR LOCK 30CM LONG KEY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original English Antique 17th century door lock with huge 30cm key
A really wonderful piece of
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Doors and Gates
Materials
Iron
H 11.82 in W 16.74 in D 3.15 in
17th Century Carved Oak Coffer, with Key
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
17th century carved oak coffer, with key
This is a lovely old piece, with a superb patina, the
Category
Antique 1670s English Gothic Blanket Chests
17th Century Very Ancient Wood Entrance Door, Brown Walnut, Italy, Restored+Key
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Very ancient (17th century) wooden door entrance, walnut, Italy, restored brown, 2 carved panels
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Doors and Gates
Materials
Walnut
H 81.11 in W 30.71 in D 2.37 in
17th C. Italian Tuscan Walnut Cabinet, original lock & key, original back
Located in Brooklyn, NY
17th C. Italian Tuscan Walnut Cabinet, original lock & key, original back (very good antique
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 73.5 in W 80.75 in D 22.5 in
Chest of the 17th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
17th century oak chest with its key
Measures: H 25cm, W 37cm, D 23cm.
Category
Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Collection of Early Wrought Iron Keys
Located in Essex, MA
A collection of eight early wrought iron keys, probably Spanish, from the 17th-18th centuries
Category
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th Century Chestnut Trunk from Spain
Located in Round Top, TX
This is a beautiful faded wooden Spanish trunk from the 17th century original lock but key is
Category
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests
Materials
Chestnut, Wood
Early Spanish Chestnut Pair of Doors with Original Key
Located in Round Top, TX
Early Spanish doors in chestnut, includes original key.
Category
Antique 17th Century Doors and Gates
Cabinet on Stand Dutch Renaissance Oak Ebonised Secret Locking Mechanism Key
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
During the 17th century cabinets, along with a richly furnished bed, were the most important pieces
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 68.9 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in
Large 18th Century Wrought Iron Gate Overthrow from Poitiers France
Located in Dallas, TX
iron gates dating back to the 17th century.
This tale of the Keys of Poitiers takes place 800 years
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Antique 18th Century French Architectural Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Strongbox, Safe, Late 16th Century, Nuremberg, Iron, Naïve, Painted, Oak Stand
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
flower heads and trailing stems. Twin hasp fittings, one retaining a 17th century padlock, the key
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Antique 16th Century European Elizabethan Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 19.3 in W 31.7 in D 18.31 in
The Holy Family, Oil On Canvas, golden wood sculpted frame, Italy, 18th Century
By (after) Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in NICE, FR
rosettes from early 17th century is mounted with keys, and its gilding and woodwork are in perfect
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 38.19 in W 31.5 in D 2.37 in
Very Large Woodcut and Gilded Key from the 17th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very large woodcut and gilded key from the 17th century. Italian, possibly representing the Keys of
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood
17th Century German Iron Strong Box Jewels Casket with Original Key
Located in San Francisco, CA
remarkable original antique condition.
Germany, 17th Century.
Category
Antique 17th Century German Jacobean Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Very Rare Huge 17th Century Iron Gothic Castle Key Decorators Heaven Piece
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand forged 17th-century Gothic castle key.
This
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Antique 17th Century English Gothic Metalwork
Materials
Iron
H 3.94 in W 13 in D 0.99 in
17th Century Spanish Armada Iron Strong Box with Lock and Key
Located in Norwell, MA
17th Century Iron Strong Box from the Spanish Armada. Extremely heavy. This is an iron bound strong
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Antique 17th Century European Nautical Objects
Materials
Iron
Antique Black Safe, Strongbox in Wood & Iron, Original Keys, 17th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
interiors (cleaned only) and keys, built entirely by hand in the 17th century for a castle in Italy
It has
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Antique 17th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
H 47.25 in W 27.56 in D 22.05 in
17th Century Spanish Table
Located in Madrid, ES
hardware, this table is a testament to the artistry and sophistication of 17th-century Spanish design.
Key
Category
Antique 17th Century Console Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
French 17th Century Weathered Rustic Wooden Coffer/Box
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular weathered wooden box with working lock and original key,
France, 17th century. For its
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Antique 17th Century French Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
1675 Map of the Kingdom of the Black People (Nigritarum Regnum) by Janssonius
Located in Langweer, NL
the 17th century. Key regions, kingdoms, and cities on the map include:
1. **Guinea** – Highlighted
Category
Antique 1670s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 20.08 in W 23.43 in D 0 in
17th Century Swedish Iron Alms Chest with Keys
Located in Houston, TX
This trunk is entirely crafted with iron sheeting and was used in the 17th century to collect alms
Category
Antique 17th Century Swedish Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Located in Hamburg, DE
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Materials
Limestone
Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Beds and Bed Frames
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Oak
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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
$8,279 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 30.12 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
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By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Brussels, BE
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Metal
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Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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2010s American Modern Sofas
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Materials
Marble
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H 7.49 in W 10.44 in D 10.44 in
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
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Velvet, Walnut
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.