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Arts & Crafts Keyhole Andirons
By Adams Company
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. early 20th century. A handsome pair of Arts & Crafts andirons by the Adams Co. of Dubuque, Iowa. Each features cast iron construction with minimalist geometric design. Small...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Keyholes

Materials

Iron

Antique Arts & Crafts Keyhole Andirons
Arts & Crafts Keyhole Andirons
$675 / set
H 13 in W 7 in D 14.75 in
Zabihi Collection Keyhole Ersari Large Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th Kurd rug in ivory, brown and peach tones with a keyhole design you sometimes find in
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Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wool

Antique Light Blue Fachralo Kazak Rug with Double Keyhole Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
double keyhole pattern; a group of these early rugs appear on the Renaissance paintings of Gentile
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Mid-19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wool

Set of 4 Art Deco Keyhole Plates Polished Nickel Skyscraper
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of four highly stylized skyscraper design art deco keyhole plates 19 inches tall by 2.5 inches
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Keyholes

Materials

Nickel

18th Century Hand Forged Iron Standing Fire Spit with Keyhole Pattern
Located in Nantucket, MA
silhouette and keyhole pattern.
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18th Century Antique Keyholes

Materials

Iron

French Beaux Arts Decor Ormolu Wreath and Floral Escutcheon Keyhole Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
escutcheon, circa 1900-1910. Designed to cover a keyhole on either a salon door, armoire or writing desk
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Early 1900s French Beaux Arts Antique Keyholes

Materials

Ormolu

Spanish Hollywood Regency Gilt Mirror with Keyhole Form and Etched Blue Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Venetian large wall mirror with applied etched blue mirror on Roman Neoclassic gilt structure and carved edges.
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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Keyholes

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
. The keyhole escutcheons are ebonized. Expertly restored and hand-polished, this piece showcases the
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Keyholes

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
$14,000
H 32.66 in W 39.75 in D 20.9 in
English Campaign Camphor Wood Hinged Trunk with Orig. Brass Side Handles, C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
keyhole escutcheons, interior locks, and retains the original brass side mounted handles, Early 19th
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1820s English Campaign Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Mahogany Drop Leaf Pembroke Table w/ Barrel Casters, C. 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
original foliage brasses, central keyhole escutcheon with interior lock, and resting on squared chamfered
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1770s English Chippendale Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century English Dresser Base
Located in Nashville, TN
inlaid escutcheons accenting the drawer and keyholes. The solid English Oak piece will upstyle any room
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1820s English Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century English Dresser Base
Early 19th Century English Dresser Base
$6,275
H 36 in W 20 in D 61 in
Federal Figured Maple Chest
Located in Acton, MA
figured bracket for base. The four cock-beaded drawers feature inlayed cherry shield shaped keyholes and
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Keyholes

Materials

Maple

Federal Figured Maple Chest
Federal Figured Maple Chest
$2,800
H 36 in W 42 in D 19 in
French Mahogany, Fruitwood and Brocatelle D' Espagne Marble Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
design and adorned with the original patinated Bronze oval drawer pulls and keyhole escutcheons. Above is
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

Materials

Marble

Sheraton Cherry & Tiger Maple Three-Drawer Sewing Stand C1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
knobs and keyhole escutcheons, showcasing the fine craftsmanship of the period. The stand rests on
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Early 19th Century Antique Keyholes

Materials

Maple

Sheraton Cherry & Tiger Maple Three-Drawer Sewing Stand C1830
Sheraton Cherry & Tiger Maple Three-Drawer Sewing Stand C1830
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.25 in W 17.75 in D 16.75 in
19th Century French Chest of Drawers Commode Directoire Walnut Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
in stipe. The drawers have bronze handles and the keyhole in the form of a golden brass shield. The
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

Materials

Bronze

17th Antique Aragonese Carved Wooden Box with Geometric Inlays
Located in Marbella, ES
central keyhole. It rests on spherical legs that elevate and stylize the piece. Ideal as a jewelry box
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17th Century Spanish Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wood

Florentine 17th century Louis XIV Period Walnut and Bronze consoles/center table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the keyhole escutcheon. All original warm and rich patina throughout.
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17th Century Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chest on Chest
Located in Huntington, NY
two large drawers. Sits atop small fluted and tapered feet. Later iron keyhole covers and pulls with
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Iron

Wood Table on Castors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rectangular drawer with oval brass keyhole and two smaller square drawers flanking either side with chic brass
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1880s French Antique Keyholes

Materials

Cherry

Wood Table on Castors
Wood Table on Castors
$3,750
H 29 in W 27 in D 18.5 in
Eastlake Marble Top 4 Drawer Dresser, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
history. Four spacious drawers offer ample storage, each adorned with crest-shaped keyholes and finely
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Mid-19th Century European Eastlake Antique Keyholes

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Empire Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Armoire Wardrobe ca. 1820-40
Located in Shippensburg, PA
areas of silvering loss. Minor scuffs and small veneer losses, more evident around keyholes. Key non
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19th Century French Empire Antique Keyholes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Belle Epoque Period Mahogany, Ormolu and Breche Violette marble side table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
panels. One of the paneled sides has a fitted drawer decorated in the same manner, with a central keyhole
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19th Century Antique Keyholes

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

pair of Italian Louis XV st. Walnut, Kingwood, and Ormolu commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ormolu keyhole escutcheons at the center of the drawer. The sides and top display the same quarter
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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Keyholes

Materials

Ormolu

French 18th Century 'fleur-de-lis' cabinet
Located in Diest, BE
to its age and history. The iron fittings, including the original keyhole and ring pulls, highlight
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 18th Century 'fleur-de-lis' cabinet
French 18th Century 'fleur-de-lis' cabinet
$6,197
H 80.71 in W 41.34 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Mahogany English Bowfront Regency Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique Regency mahogany bowfront chest of drawers with beautiful oval brass hardware and keyhole
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19th Century British Regency Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century Walnut Spanish Varguenog
By Spanish Manufactory
Located in Tetbury, GB
a quatrefoil style to the centre of each drawer and keyhole Guilloch mouldings on the front surface.
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Early 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Keyholes

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century Walnut Spanish Varguenog
Early 18th Century Walnut Spanish Varguenog
$12,122
H 49 in W 41.75 in D 15 in
19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu, Japanese Lacquer and marble buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Laquered doors set within mottled Brass frames and displaying their original keyhole escutcheons
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Italian Burlwood Combe Commode
Located in Miami, FL
keyholes, offering both beauty and function. Its sculptural lines and warm finish evoke old-world elegance
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Keyholes

Materials

Burl

Italian Burlwood Combe Commode
Italian Burlwood Combe Commode
$11,900
H 38 in W 49.5 in D 24 in
19th-Century French Floor Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
locking mechanism is remarkably intricate, showcasing concealed keyholes and requiring the precise use of
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19th Century French Antique Keyholes

Materials

Iron

19th-Century French Floor Safe
19th-Century French Floor Safe
$124,500
H 23.5 in W 35.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique Mahogany Server with Bottle Drawer
Located in Bridgeport, CT
circular ring pulls. Brass keyholes, lacking a key. Raised on shaped front legs and block back legs
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19th Century Edwardian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Server with Bottle Drawer
Antique Mahogany Server with Bottle Drawer
$2,800
H 40.25 in W 73.5 in D 22.5 in
Elegant Empire Pedestal Cabinet, Copenhagen 1810-20
Located in Kastrup, DK
- a nice detail to create architectural balance. Keyhole in bone. Made in master joinery quality by a
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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Keyholes

Materials

Bone, Hardwood, Birch, Mahogany, Maple

Elegant Empire Pedestal Cabinet, Copenhagen 1810-20
Elegant Empire Pedestal Cabinet, Copenhagen 1810-20
$3,176
H 49.22 in W 25.2 in D 15.36 in
George III Mahogany English Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
with brass oval backplate pulls and keyholes. The case rests on shaped bracket feet, with a molded top
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19th Century British Antique Keyholes

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany English Chest
George III Mahogany English Chest
$3,600
H 33.6 in W 41.5 in D 19.25 in
An Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Studiolo Cabinet, 17th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
door with foliate spandrels, a keyhole to the left opening to innermost compartment, a lower
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Keyholes

Materials

Walnut

1900s French Wooden Letterbox For Apartment
Located in High Point, NC
presence, while small keyholes on each door hint at its secure, functional purpose. Ideal as a wall-mounted
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Early 20th Century French Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Letterbox For Apartment
1900s French Wooden Letterbox For Apartment
$2,995
H 42.9 in W 55.4 in D 6.2 in
French 19th Century Walnut Two-Drawer Side Table with Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
escutcheon surrounding the keyhole. The drawers flow seamlessly into the case, showcasing the refined yet
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19th Century French Antique Keyholes

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Oak Chest Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
with beaded detailing, adding a touch of sophistication. * Keyholes on each drawer front (key not
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Late 19th Century Antique Keyholes

Materials

Oak

Victorian Oak Chest Drawers
Victorian Oak Chest Drawers
$1,095
H 38.59 in W 33.47 in D 21.66 in
Elegant Danish Louis XVI Chest in Mahogany
Located in Kastrup, DK
the architectural character but also protects the drawer edges. Original locks and keyholes with bone
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Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

Elegant Danish Louis XVI Chest in Mahogany
Elegant Danish Louis XVI Chest in Mahogany
$3,814
H 32.88 in W 29.34 in D 19.69 in
20th Century French Empire Style Wooden Sideboard with Dark Marble Top
Located in Sofia, BG
small brass keyhole escutcheons. The sideboard sits on four tapered, fluted legs with brass feet, adding
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Biedermeier Walnut Chest with Ebonized Accents and Figural Mounts, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
overhanging top and understated edges. Each of the three drawers features diamond-shaped keyhole escutcheons
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Keyholes

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Petite Directoire Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
tooled edges. In the case are two drawers, which show keyholes although no key is present, instead, the
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Petite Directoire Desk
French 19th Century Petite Directoire Desk
$2,200
H 28.25 in W 38.38 in D 20.63 in
Exceptional Georgian Crossbanded Satinwood Tea Caddy w/ Oval Inlaid Shell Panels
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
each lined with red fabric. The chest is raised on four ball feet and has a bone keyhole shaped
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Italian Iron Safe / Cassaforte / Side Table / Nightstand
Located in Viterbo, VT
the keyhole to open the safe. Although the internal locking mechanisms is still intact and original
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Keyholes

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Sideboard with Hidden Key in Nut Wood and Black Lacquer, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
reveals a hidden keyhole – an elegant mechanical touch that delights with its ingenuity. The rounded side
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Keyholes

Materials

Beech, Nutwood, Lacquer

20th Century Pair of Italian Bidermeir Style Chests of Drawers Commodes
Located in Madrid, ES
drawers with a lock and keyhole in iron, in the shape of a diamond. The legs are in stipite.
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Early 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Antique Keyholes

Materials

Iron

Antique 18th Century Lowboy With Pierced Frieze
Located in Bridgeport, CT
ornate brass escutcheon (keyhole plate) and Bat Wing drop handles. No key. Dimensions: 40 1/2" L, 23" D
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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Lowboy With  Pierced Frieze
Antique 18th Century Lowboy With  Pierced Frieze
$2,295
H 29.13 in W 40.5 in D 23 in
Early 20th Century Persian Kurdish Bidjar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
serrated leaf lattice. Reciprocal keyhole outer border and octagon chain inner stripe. Village Bidjars, as
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wool

19th Century Mahogany Curtain-Buffet with a Marble Top
By Faubourg
Located in NICE, FR
, keyhole surrounds, and lamp bases. This exquisite piece is a product of Parisian craftsmanship from the
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Keyholes

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

19th Century Mahogany Curtain-Buffet with a Marble Top
19th Century Mahogany Curtain-Buffet with a Marble Top
$5,435
H 40.95 in W 31.11 in D 19.3 in
Kazak rug
Located in NEW YORK, NY
) On a red field an elongated keyhole design with an ivory surround displays three octagons on a blue
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Late 19th Century Armenian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wool

Kazak rug
Kazak rug
$15,000
W 53.94 in L 79.93 in
French 19th Century Mahogany Petite Writing Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
occupies the case, using tiny ring pulls to open and accented with a keyhole escutcheon; however no lock is
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Mahogany Petite Writing Desk
French 19th Century Mahogany Petite Writing Desk
$2,995
H 29.75 in W 42 in D 24.38 in
Commode curved Francia Louis XV chest of drawers in marquetry, ormolu , marble
By Soft Baroque
Located in Valladolid, ES
marquetry that adds a touch of luminosity to the piece. The handles and keyholes are in gilt bronze and
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1790s French Louis XV Antique Keyholes

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Gustavian Style
Located in Kvidinge, SE
feel. The commode features three spacious drawers, all with brass handles and keyholes All locks are
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Gustavian Style
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Gustavian Style
$2,646
H 32.29 in W 39.18 in D 18.9 in
Arts & Crafts Chime Tubular Bells, Brass Wall-Mounted Dinner Gong ‘Doorbell’
Located in Verviers, BE
attractive engraved Art Nouveau design. Keyhole slot for fixing to the wall. Have no match found on the
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1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

A French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood and Ormolu desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
drawer showcases a foliate Ormolu keyhole escutcheon with the original key, which opens all drawers. The
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Keyholes

Materials

Ormolu

Neo-Classical st. Flame Mahogany and Ormolu console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
drawer displaying a central Ormolu keyhole escutcheon while being flanked by the two upper portions of
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Keyholes

Materials

Ormolu

Neo-Classical st. Flame Mahogany and Ormolu console
Neo-Classical st. Flame Mahogany and Ormolu console
$16,900
H 33.5 in W 39.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Scottish Oak Coffer, Large 18th Century Panelled Blanket Box + Drawers
Located in Leicester, GB
keyhole, no key. The blanket chest has handsome paneling on the exterior and sits on a small plinth. We
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18th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Oak

Antique Scottish Oak Coffer, Large 18th Century Panelled Blanket Box + Drawers
Antique Scottish Oak Coffer, Large 18th Century Panelled Blanket Box + Drawers
$1,239 Sale Price
25% Off
H 30.71 in W 53.55 in D 21.66 in
James I Oak Mural Livery Cupboard on Stand c. 1620
Located in Heathfield, GB
carved decoration and detailing in the door. The original keyhole is still present but a later keyhole
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17th Century Antique Keyholes

Materials

Oak

James I Oak Mural Livery Cupboard on Stand c. 1620
James I Oak Mural Livery Cupboard on Stand c. 1620
$2,686
H 46.5 in W 24.5 in D 10.25 in
Transitional Style Commode with Breccia Marble Top, c. 1880
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
hardware, including rosettes, ribboned escutcheons, and neoclassical keyhole mounts. The top is crowned
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19th Century French Antique Keyholes

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

English Georgian Sheraton Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rich flame mahogany with striking bookmatched veneers, it features satinwood inlaid keyhole escutcheons
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Early 1900s English Sheraton Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

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Antique Keyholes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique keyholes for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique keyholes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and ormolu. Antique keyholes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique keyholes bearing Louis XVI or louis xv hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique keyholes over the years, but those made by Maison Kriéger, Gervais Durand and Paul Sormani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Keyholes?

Prices for antique keyholes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique keyholes begin at $185 and can go as high as $227,500, while the average can fetch as much as $16,383.