Antique Chinese Lock

Crafted of elm with a dark lacquer finish, this small locking cabinet from the mid-19th century embodies the refined simplicity of Ming-dynasty furniture. Following the design of tra...

There is the original Chinese lock and key. Dimensions: 40 1/2 inches wide x 21 inches high x 20 1/2 inches deep.

The darkly lacquered front of this 19th-century Chinese locking cabinet is the perfect canvas for a traditional bird-and-flower painting.

Devoid of figurative carvings, this primitive stone weight from the mid-19th century has an organic, abstract beauty. The stone has an oblong, lock-form shape with natural asymmetry ...

This small locking cabinet from the late 19th century has a richly aged patina that only time can achieve. Crafted of pine with a burgundy lacquer finish, the two-door cabinet has a ...

A special place for storing jewelry and other treasures, this early 19th-century lock box was created by a skilled artisan in China's Jiangsu province.

This antique Chinese table chest balances rustic charm with refined simplicity.

The doors are fitted with a traditional Chinese lock set on a large circular medallion (a modern replacement), and open thanks to two leaf-shaped pulls on delicately carved back plat...

A Chinese Metal Lock with Key, Late 19th Century Provenance: Private Brisbane Collection.

A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in 1980s Dimension: Width: 11cm Height: 2.5cm Depth: 1.5cm

A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection.

This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) locking box has a rectangular form.

A Large Chinese Brass Fish Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Perth Collection.

One charm is shaped in a traditional Chinese lock form, symbolizing protection and good fortune, finely engraved with character detail.

For thousands of years, traditional Chinese architecture had no interior closets, and trunks and cabinets were used as a storage solution for clothing, precious books, and scrolls. T...

A Chinese Brass Double Fish Shaped Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection.

Chinese elaborately Relief carved glove box with original hinges and lock, no key, no damage or cracks, 9 ¾” w. x 3 ¾” d x 3” h.

A Chinese Brass Lock in the Form of a Turtle, Early 20th Century The lock in the form of a turtle with moving legs, the lock mechanism beneath worked by means of a rod ornamented wi...

A Qing Dynasty period Chinese old box from the 19th century with traditional etched brass hardware, metal banding, partially removable top and light patina. Immerse yourself in the r...

This one is carved from bamboo, a difficult material to cross cut and carve but an expert industry in China throughout its long history. Composed of two separate sections that stack ...

This piece combines functionality with ornate detailing, offering a glimpse into historical Chinese artistry. The bird cage closes with an ornate pin lock.

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period square shaped box from the 19th century with brass lock, metal hardware and distressed lacquer interior.

Created in China during the late Qing Dynasty period in the early years of the 20th century, this wooden document box features a domed lid opening thanks to a traditional brass lock ...

A brown leather bound wooden trunk with weathered appearance, brass lock and lateral C-scroll handles. This antique brown leather bound wooden trunk, a relic of another era, stands a...

The exterior features a minimalist yet stately form, accented by a circular iron lock plate and matching side handles, typical of traditional Chinese storage chests.

A Qing dynasty camphor wood blanket chest from the 19th century, with dark distressed patina and brass hardware. Immerse yourself in the rich history and timeless beauty of this Qing...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red painted paper bound trunk from the 19th century with traditional brass medallion hardware and lateral C-scroll handles. This Chinese Qing Dynasty pe...

Likely from the early 20th century, the case opens from the top to reveal a shallow compartment, while a pair of paneled doors below secure with traditional Chinese pin-and-lock hard...

Thanks to a traditional Chinese iron lock, the doors open on three shelves and two hidden drawers.

The lid is hinged and features a Chinese ingot shaped lock. This Chinese 19th century low Kang chest with natural patina would be a graceful storage unit in any home, perhaps in a be...

Complete with original chinese brass hinges. Lock missing to front drawer, expected surface marks and some wear to brassware, minor warping to fall.

The last two images are pages from the book "The Victorian Home" by Ralph Dutton published by Batsford, 1954 which shows the dresser displayed with blue and white china. Charles Loc...

This early 20th century iron lock was made by hand during the Qing Dynasty. The lock’s ubiquity has, a century later, turned it into treasure. Though incredibly sculptural, it was or...

A special place to store jewelry, collected finds, love letters or even the everyday office supply, this lock box from Jiangsu province dates from circa 1850. Made of cedar, the box ...

A 19th century Chinese elmwood convex-form low stool with lid carved with meandering motif and brass escutcheon.

This 19th-century Chinese lock once brightened the façade of a lacquered cabinet with a flash of golden brass.

Handsome large Chinese camphor wood trunk has a large Chinese locking plate and brass carrying handles.

Shaped like an ancient Chinese lock, the weight was carved from limestone and used much like a modern kettle bell.

This 19th-century Chinese lock box beautifully displays its age with a richly worn lacquer finish and faded gilt decoration.

The dark lacquered wood is highlighted by a carved round medallion with traditional Chinese lock hardware and pulls for opening each door.

The doors and sides are covered with brown woven rattan panels and the doors open thanks to a traditional Chinese lock hardware. Within is a bottom shelf below two drawers and a seco...

Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this small locking chest celebrates the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms.

This small locking cabinet from the early 19th century has a timeworn texture that only time can achieve. The square-corner cabinet has a streamlined design with straight sides and a...

With clean lines and simple form, this refined 19th century lock box celebrates the beauty of huali wood, a rosewood valued highly for its abstract patterning and shimmering surface....

An impressive antique padlock of wrought iron, originally used to secure large doors such as those used at a temple entrance or courtyard gate. Set on a custom steel mount, the iron ...

Antique metal cylinder poem padlock engraved with Chinese characters; currently taped in place at the solution/combination.      

Antique 19th C Chinese red lacquer lock box. This lovely box dates to the 19th century and features gilt decorated Chinese emblems and butterflies.

Oversized R. J. Horner & Co. locking china cabinet features carved mahogany case with pierced acanthus crest, column flanked central curved glass door opening to mirror back display ...

Like the sparkle of a fish’s scales, this 19th-century Korean fish lock once brightened the façade of a lacquered cabinet with a flash of golden brass. Demonstrating the aesthetic va...

Like the sparkle of a fish’s scales, this 19th-century Korean fish lock once brightened the façade of a lacquered cabinet with a flash of golden brass. Demonstrating the aesthetic va...

A special two-tiered cabinet. The finish is a beautiful deep plum color. The carvings are delicate, simple and graceful with thin, elegant lines and subdued ruyi motifs carved on the...

Trunk is missing its original lock. China, circa 1835.

Complete with original chinese brass hinges. Lock missing to front drawer, expected surface marks and some wear to brassware.

The female has her mouth open, with a cub underfoot, the male has his mouth closed. Both wear a Chinese style lock around their necks.

The bottom drawers open thanks to brass bail handles, while a refined traditional Chinese brass medallion lock opens the doors. Inside this armoire are two shelves and two drawers an...

The front edge showcases gilt foliage designs, and the two doors feature hand-painted gilt chinoiserie, perhaps a palace scene with Chinese characters. The doors open thanks to simpl...

This 19th century black wooden Chinese box has a functional lock, and an elaborate scene rendered in mother-of-pearl inlay.