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Lacquered Chinese Locking Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted of elm with a dark lacquer finish, this small locking cabinet from the mid-19th century
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Elm
Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock
Located in Downingtown, PA
drawer, the exterior with brass corners and clasp. There is the original Chinese lock and key
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Wood
H 21 in W 40.5 in D 20.5 in
19th C. English Rosewood China Cabinet, E.W. Godwin for Collinson & Lock, London
By Collinson & Lock, Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
Rosewood China Cabinet, circa 1878, designed by Edward William Godwin (1833-1886) for Collinson
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Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Rosewood
H 89 in W 50 in D 16 in
1890s Chinese Export Silver Locking Box
By Heng Li
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver box with lock; an addition to our
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Stone Lock Counterweight, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
, abstract beauty. The stone has an oblong, lock-form shape with natural asymmetry and two holes drilled
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Two Door Locking Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This small locking cabinet from the late 19th century has a richly aged patina that only time can
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Pine
Chinese Black Lacquer Locking Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this small locking chest celebrates the
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Elm
Chinese Studded Nanmu Lock Box, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A special place for storing jewelry and other treasures, this early 19th-century lock box was
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
Large Late Qing Dynasty Period Elmwood Armoire with Medallion Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
traditional Chinese lock set on a large circular medallion (a modern replacement), and open thanks to two leaf
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Bronze
A Chinese Metal Lock with Key, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Metal Lock with Key, Late 19th Century
Provenance: Private Brisbane Collection
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Metal
A Chinese Brass Fish Shaped Lock, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Fish Shaped Lock, Early 20th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chinese Bronze Classic Lock with Key
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Vintage Chinese Bronze Lock with its accompanying key is a beautiful example of traditional
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19th Century Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Bronze
A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
A Large Chinese Brass Fish Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Large Chinese Brass Fish Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Provenance: Private Perth Collection
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Vintage Chinese Wooden Blanket Chest with Brass Medallion Lock
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage large wooden blanket chest from the mid 20th century with brass hardware. Created
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
Monumental Chinese Robe Trunk with Full Moon Lock, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
For thousands of years, traditional Chinese architecture had no interior closets, and trunks and
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
A Chinese Brass Double Fish Shaped Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Double Fish Shaped Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Provenance: Private
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
1800s Chinese Brass Mounted Elmwood Tonsu Chest à Abattant with Lock
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous 1800s Chinese Brass Mounted Elmwood Tonsu Chest à Abattant door with Lock. Beautifull
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Nicely Grained Cabinet with Medallion Lock
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period nicely grained cabinet from the 19th century, with medallion hardware
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
H 78 in W 45.5 in D 19 in
Antique Chinese Elaborately Relief Carved Glove Box W/ Original Hinges and Lock
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese elaborately Relief carved glove box with original hinges and lock, no key, no damage or
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Zitan
H 3 in W 9.75 in D 3.75 in
A Chinese Brass Lock in the Form of a Turtle, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Lock in the Form of a Turtle, Early 20th Century
The lock in the form of a turtle
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period Chinese old box from the 19th century with traditional etched brass hardware
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Bamboo and Woven Rush Lockable Wedding Basket.
Located in Hudson, NY
This Chinese stackable box made circa 1900-1915 was intended as a wedding basket and is a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Bamboo, Rush
H 16 in W 12 in D 11 in
Antique Chinese Reed Rattan Birdcage Porcelain Bowls, Jade, with Pin Lock
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, offering a glimpse into historical Chinese artistry.
The bird cage closes with an ornate pin lock
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Early 1900s Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Jade
Late Qing Dynasty Document Box with Brass Lock and Carrying Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period wooden document box from the early 20th century with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
Qing Dynasty Square Box with Brass Lock and Distressed Lacquer Interior
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period square shaped box from the 19th century with brass lock, metal
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
Brown Leather Brown Trunk with Etched Brass Lock and Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A brown leather bound wooden trunk with weathered appearance, brass lock and lateral C-scroll
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
Antique Reddish Brown Lacquered Elm Trunk with Brass Lock and Raised Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
This antique Chinese lacquered elm trunk showcases the warmth and craftsmanship of late Qing or
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
H 23.5 in W 39 in D 23.75 in
Camphor Blanket Chest with Distressed Patina and Brass Lock, Qing Dynasty Period
Located in Yonkers, NY
lid that opens with the aid of a brass lock and two rear hinges. This reveals a spacious interior
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Wood
H 11.5 in W 25.5 in D 17.5 in
19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Painted Paper Bound Trunk with Brass Lock
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red painted paper bound trunk from the 19th century with traditional
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
H 11.25 in W 30.75 in D 19 in
Antique Ningbo Elm and Cypress Wood Cabinet from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
decorated with cypress panels, nicely warming up the elm hue. Thanks to a traditional Chinese iron lock, the
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Elm, Cypress
Antique Low Kang Chest with a Natural Patina from 19th Century China
Located in Yonkers, NY
with rounded feet. The lid is hinged and features a Chinese ingot shaped lock. This Chinese 19th
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Wood
Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
drawers behind a concealed panel. Complete with original chinese brass hinges.
Lock missing to front
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
Charles Locke Eastlake Arts & Crafts Oak Dresser with Shelves and Carved Florets
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in London, GB
with blue and white china.
Charles Lock Eastlake worked mainly in oak and his dressers designed for
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1870s English Arts and Crafts Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Oak
H 83 in W 72 in D 25.5 in
Provincial Chinese Lock on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century iron lock was made by hand during the Qing Dynasty. The lock’s ubiquity has
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Iron
19th Century Chinese Lock Box
Located in Chicago, IL
, this lock box from Jiangsu province dates from circa 1850. Made of cedar, the box is lacquered in rich
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Cedar
19th Century Chinese Lock Box Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood convex-form low stool with lid carved with meandering motif and
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Elm
Chinese Twin Dragon Lock, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century Chinese lock once brightened the façade of a lacquered cabinet with a flash of
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
Chinese Camphor Wood Camphorwood Storage Trunk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Handsome large Chinese camphor wood trunk has a large Chinese locking plate and brass carrying
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Early 20th Century British Colonial Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
Chinese "Ishi Sashi" Martial Arts Weight
Located in Chicago, IL
this one were once used as part of intensive martial arts training. Shaped like an ancient Chinese lock
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Red Lacquer Treasure Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century Chinese lock box beautifully displays its age with a richly worn lacquer finish
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
Antique Dark Lacquer Wedding Cabinet with Bronze from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
wood is highlighted by a carved round medallion with traditional Chinese lock hardware and pulls for
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Bronze
H 70.25 in W 42.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Black Lacquered Woven Armoire with Rattan Panels from China, circa 1800s
Located in Yonkers, NY
rattan panels and the doors open thanks to a traditional Chinese lock hardware. Within is a bottom shelf
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 83 in W 45.5 in D 21.5 in
Chinese Wrought Iron Door Lock, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
used at a temple entrance or courtyard gate. Set on a custom steel mount, the iron lock lives on as a
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Chinese Elegant Huali Lock Box
Located in Chicago, IL
With clean lines and simple form, this refined 19th century lock box celebrates the beauty of huali
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Word Lock Calligraphy Character Puzzle Combination Padlock Combo
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique metal cylinder poem padlock engraved with Chinese characters; currently taped in place at
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Metal
H 2.5 in W 1.375 in D 0.625 in
Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Lock Box, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th C Chinese red lacquer lock box. This lovely box dates to the 19th century and features
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19th Century Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Lacquer
Oversized R.J. Horner & Co. Carved Mahogany Locking China Cabinet, circa 1910
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized R. J. Horner & Co. locking china cabinet features carved mahogany case with pierced
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Early 20th Century American Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
H 74 in W 50 in D 17 in
Korean Brass Fish Lock, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Like the sparkle of a fish’s scales, this 19th-century Korean fish lock once brightened the façade
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
Korean Brass Fish Lock, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Like the sparkle of a fish’s scales, this 19th-century Korean fish lock once brightened the façade
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
Plum Two-Tier Cabinet with Secret Locking Mechanism
Located in Somis, CA
separate and can be used individually. This cabinet has a very unique, ingenious locking mechanism that is
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Wood
Small Chinese Export Red Leather Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
is missing its original lock. China, circa 1835.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lock
19th Century Chinese Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality Chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1820.
Brass bound around
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Hardwood
A Pair of Chinese Wooden Foo Dogs
Located in Austin, TX
mouth closed. Both wear a Chinese style lock around their necks.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lock
Antique Dark Brown Armoire with Round Medallion from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
handles, while a refined traditional Chinese brass medallion lock opens the doors. Inside this armoire are
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
Hand-Painted Chinoiserie and Red Lacquer Armoire from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
stylish brass plate with a slide lock. This Chinese 19th century hand-painted chinoiserie and red lacquer
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
H 71.75 in W 46 in D 25.5 in
Black Enamel and Mother of Pearl Chinese Box on Stand
Located in Troy, MI
This 19th century black wooden Chinese box has a functional lock, and an elaborate scene rendered
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lock
Materials
Brass
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Antique Chinese Lock For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique Chinese lock you’re looking for. An antique Chinese lock — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique Chinese lock — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique Chinese lock is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique Chinese lock has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edward William Godwin, Heng Li and R.J. Horner & Co. are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Chinese Lock?
Prices for an antique Chinese lock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $135 and can go as high as $61,250, while the average can fetch as much as $950.
Questions About Antique Chinese Lock
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. 
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum