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Hotel key holder in walnut wood with keys, Italy
Hotel key holder in walnut wood with keys, Italy

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 original antique keys included (those in the photo), from Italy, from the 18th century.

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18th Century Italian Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Night Porters Lined Key Cupboard   A small glass fronted key
Night Porters Lined Key Cupboard   A small glass fronted key

Night Porters Lined Key Cupboard A small glass fronted key

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Night Porters Lined Key Cupboard A small glass fronted key cupboard lined in gold velvet with 8 hooks, the cabinet can be wall hung The cabinet is decorative and in good condition,...

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

Iron Medieval Lock Key
Iron Medieval Lock Key

Iron Medieval Lock Key

Located in Mexico City, MX

Medieval iron locks and keys were essential for securing property and symbolizing power during the Middle Ages.

Category

16th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

19th Century Silver Watch Keys
19th Century Silver Watch Keys

19th Century Silver Watch Keys

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century Silver Watch Keys Five 19th-century silver watch keys in various patterns.

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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Keys

Materials

Silver

Big Antique 17th century key
Big Antique 17th century key

Big Antique 17th century key

$169Sale Price|20% Off

Big Antique 17th century key

Located in Chonburi, TH

This key, crafted with wrought iron, showcases the skill and artistry of blacksmiths from the 17th century.

Category

17th Century Dutch Antique Keys

Materials

Wrought Iron

22 Karat Gold Key Ring
22 Karat Gold Key Ring

22 Karat Gold Key Ring

By Romae Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

22K Yellow Gold Key Ring by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Roman Design.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Keys

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Household Key Cupboard    A small glass fronted walnut key cupboard lined in bla
Household Key Cupboard    A small glass fronted walnut key cupboard lined in bla

Household Key Cupboard A small glass fronted walnut key cupboard lined in bla

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Household Key Cupboard A small glass fronted walnut key cupboard lined in black velvet with 13 hooks The cabinet is in good condition, it is 17” high 14” across and 3” deep TVY171

Category

1920s Adam Style Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Iron Lock & Key
17th Century Iron Lock & Key

17th Century Iron Lock & Key

$880Sale Price|20% Off

17th Century Iron Lock & Key

Located in Huntington, NY

17th century lock & key. Probably form a large cabinet or a door.  

Category

17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

Keying Up - The Court Jester
Keying Up - The Court Jester

Keying Up - The Court Jester

By William Merritt Chase

Located in Fairlawn, OH

It is based on his famous painting, Keying Up-The Court Jester, in the collection of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.

Category

1870s American Impressionist Antique Keys

Materials

Etching

Tenggren’s Sorcerer’s Clockwork Key – Before Disney
Tenggren’s Sorcerer’s Clockwork Key – Before Disney

Tenggren’s Sorcerer’s Clockwork Key – Before Disney

By Gustaf Tenggren

Located in Stockholm, SE

Gustaf Tenggren (1896–1970) Sweden Trollkarlens urnyckel (The Sorcerer’s Clockwork Key), 1918 signed and dated lower right “G. Tenggren 1918” watercolour on paper unframed 25 × 23 ...

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1910s Romantic Antique Keys

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper

19th Century Dutch silver watch-key
19th Century Dutch silver watch-key

19th Century Dutch silver watch-key

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century Dutch silver watch-key 19th century silver watch-key in the shape of a musical instrument with filigree.

Category

Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Keys

Materials

Silver

Antique national cashier register with key
Antique national cashier register with key

Antique national cashier register with key

By National Cash Register Co.

Located in Brea, CA

Antique national cashier register model 324 with a key , the drawer can open , there is a key , it is a beautiful piece .

Category

1920s American American Classical Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Set of 17th Century English Keys Framed
Set of 17th Century English Keys Framed

Set of 17th Century English Keys Framed

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of 17th Century English Keys Framed and ready to display. This wonderful collection of ten ancient keys were hand forged in England in the 17th/18th century.

Category

17th Century English Medieval Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

Don-Key – English School, 19th century
Don-Key – English School, 19th century

Don-Key – English School, 19th century

Located in Middletown, NY

Published in November 1830, this anthropomorphic satirical charicature is of Sir John Key, 1st Baronet (16 August 1794 – 14 July 1858), who was a wholesale stationer and Whig politic...

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Early 19th Century English School Antique Keys

Materials

Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Lithograph

Wrought Iron Key, High Period (Haute Époque)
Wrought Iron Key, High Period (Haute Époque)

Wrought Iron Key, High Period (Haute Époque)

Located in NANTES, FR

Wrought Iron Key, High Period (Haute Époque) M3660 For condition, we note oxidation and signs of wear due to use.

Category

19th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Key, Early Period (Haute Époque)
Wrought Iron Key, Early Period (Haute Époque)

Wrought Iron Key, Early Period (Haute Époque)

Located in NANTES, FR

**Wrought Iron Key, Early Period (Haute Époque) – M3661** Regarding condition, please note oxidation and rust.

Category

19th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

Charming Lock and Key Charm Ring
Charming Lock and Key Charm Ring

Charming Lock and Key Charm Ring

Located in New York, NY

Charming Lock and Key Ring made from late 19th Century elements in 14k gold.

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

14k Gold

Louis Vuitton Suitcase Trunk with Key
Louis Vuitton Suitcase Trunk with Key

Louis Vuitton Suitcase Trunk with Key

By Louis Vuitton

Located in North Bergen, NJ

A Louis Vuitton suitcase with a monogram canvas exterior, leather and brass-bound (all rivets and hardware are marked), opens to fitted interior with removable tray, labelled on inte...

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Early 20th Century Antique Keys

Antique National Cashier Register With the Key
Antique National Cashier Register With the Key

Antique National Cashier Register With the Key

By National Cash Register Co.

Located in Brea, CA

Antique national cashier register R313 with a key , the drawer can open , there is a key , it is a beautiful piece .

Category

1920s American American Classical Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key 19th century brass and gold Watch-Key hanging on a small chain The measurement is 6 cm high in total and the key is 2,5 cm wide The weight is...

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Keys

Materials

Gold, Brass

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key 19th century brass and gold Watch-Key in round flat shape with eyelet The measurement is 3,7 cm high (incl. eyelet) and 1,3 cm diagonal The w...

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Keys

Materials

Gold, Brass

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key 19th century brass and gold Watch-Key in round flat shape with floral edge and eyelet The measurement is 3,3 cm high (incl. eyelet) and 1,8 c...

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Keys

Materials

Gold, Brass

Cartier Key to My Heart 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Heart Textured Key Pin Brooch
Cartier Key to My Heart 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Heart Textured Key Pin Brooch

Cartier Key to My Heart 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Heart Textured Key Pin Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A Cartier Key to My Heart Brooch A beautiful pin made by Cartier depicting three intertwined heart keys held together by a magnificent Design Signed Cartier 18 karat gold 12 Gram...

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Late 19th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

English Regency Tea Caddy with Original Key
English Regency Tea Caddy with Original Key

English Regency Tea Caddy with Original Key

Located in Tampa, FL

The caddy retains its original twin tea holders and comes with its original key. The design is enhanced with detailed lion head handles with rings and elegant lion paw feet, showcas...

Category

1830s English Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

French Baccarat Greek Key Motif Crystal Chandelier
French Baccarat Greek Key Motif Crystal Chandelier

French Baccarat Greek Key Motif Crystal Chandelier

By Baccarat

Located in Queens, NY

French (19th Century) frosted & clear Baccarat crystal chandelier with two-tiered ten upswept swirl arms having etched Greek key motif bobeche & crystal drops and a finial ball bottom.

Category

19th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Brass and Wrought Iron Skeleton Key
Vintage Brass and Wrought Iron Skeleton Key

Vintage Brass and Wrought Iron Skeleton Key

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A vintage brass and wrought iron skeleton key. Embossed "PENN" on the side. Shown with lifesize hand model for scale.

Category

19th Century Industrial Antique Keys

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

2 Large 17th century  forged iron keys
2 Large 17th century  forged iron keys

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, width 3.8 and 4 cm

Category

17th Century Industrial Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

English Hob Grate with Greek Key to Fret
English Hob Grate with Greek Key to Fret

English Hob Grate with Greek Key to Fret

Located in London, GB

The shaped front area with Greek key fret below. Half polish finish. Width At Front: 770 mm 30 ⅜" Width At Back: 755 mm 29 ¾" Height: 622 mm 24 ½" Depth: 293 mm ...

Category

18th Century English Gothic Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

French Cloisonné Swan Key Dish Catchall Ashtray
French Cloisonné Swan Key Dish Catchall Ashtray

French Cloisonné Swan Key Dish Catchall Ashtray

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French cloisonné swan key dish catch all or ashtray France, early 20th century Beautiful crafted piece has wonderful shape and design Rich neutral toned palette is complimented with...

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

Calendulas, floral still life in Orange key
Calendulas, floral still life in Orange key

Calendulas, floral still life in Orange key

By Laura Coombs Hills

Located in New York, NY

Laura Hills is an American treasure in terms of the body of work that she produced in pastel. She is a master of this medium of pastel and she had been a celebrated miniaturist arti...

Category

1920s American Realist Antique Keys

Materials

Pastel, Board

Antique Bronze Verdigris Box with Greek Key
Antique Bronze Verdigris Box with Greek Key

Antique Bronze Verdigris Box with Greek Key

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Antique Bronze Verdigris Box with with Applied Greek Key Decoration. Box is wood lined and would have held cigarettes or trinkets.

Category

1920s Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

A collection of four 19th century iron keys
A collection of four 19th century iron keys

A collection of four 19th century iron keys

Located in Buchanan, MI

A collection of four 19th century iron keys, great patina

Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau Bronze Chandelier with Greek Key
Art Nouveau Bronze Chandelier with Greek Key

Art Nouveau Bronze Chandelier with Greek Key

Located in Atlanta, GA

Art Nouveau bronze chandelier with Greek Key featuring 6 iridescent shades (unmarked). Circa 1920.

Category

1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

"Keying Up - The Court Jester" original etching

"Keying Up - The Court Jester" original etching

By William Merritt Chase

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original etching. This impression on laid paper was published by the American Art Review in 1880. The etched image measures 5 3/4 x 3 1/2 inches; the plate measures 6 3/4 x 4...

Category

1880s Antique Keys

Materials

Etching

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze inkwell featuring Greek key designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measu...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

Wooden jewelry box with silver applications and key
Wooden jewelry box with silver applications and key

Wooden jewelry box with silver applications and key

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Wooden jewelry box with silver applications and key. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title.

Category

19th Century European Antique Keys

Materials

Silver

A 19th Century Italian Board of Porters Keys
A 19th Century Italian Board of Porters Keys

A 19th Century Italian Board of Porters Keys

Located in London, GB

Italy, circa 1890 An unusual mounted board of keys of varying shapes and designs, each inscribed in Italian, for various apartments.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

German Porcelain Plates Blue Gold Greek Key, Pair
German Porcelain Plates Blue Gold Greek Key, Pair

German Porcelain Plates Blue Gold Greek Key, Pair

By Hutschenreuther

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful pair of German porcelain appetizer plates with gold Greek-Key design, from Hutschenreuther, Germany, circa early-20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Keys

Materials

Gold

19th Century Italian Desk with Greek Key Inlay
19th Century Italian Desk with Greek Key Inlay

19th Century Italian Desk with Greek Key Inlay

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th Century Italian Desk with Greek Key Inlay is a stunning piece of furniture that exudes elegance and sophistication.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco WMF Jewelry Box with key around 1920s
Art Deco WMF Jewelry Box with key around 1920s

Art Deco WMF Jewelry Box with key around 1920s

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco WMF Jewelry Box with key around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled With key

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror with Greek Key Pattern
19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror with Greek Key Pattern

19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror with Greek Key Pattern

Located in Dallas, TX

The product is a 19th century French Louis Philippe mirror featuring a crest and Greek key pattern. This stylish mirror exudes elegance and sophistication, adding a touch of antique ...

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Keys

Materials

Giltwood

Antique sterling silver key to my heart brooch
Antique sterling silver key to my heart brooch

Antique sterling silver key to my heart brooch

Located in NEWARK, GB

It features a heart shaped padlock and key symbolising the key to one's heart. These pieces were usually gifted as romantic tokens of love for one another or when someone was going ...

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Keys

Materials

Sterling Silver

German Majolica Fern Leaf Greek Key Footed Comport
German Majolica Fern Leaf Greek Key Footed Comport

German Majolica Fern Leaf Greek Key Footed Comport

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The rim of the top plate and the footing are finished in a Greek Key and beaded pattern. Showing an impressed ‘S’ on the underside of the footing. 8.75 inches in diameter x 4.5 inch...

Category

Late 19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antique Keys

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Victorian Lock and Key Necklace, Circa 1910
Vintage Victorian Lock and Key Necklace, Circa 1910

Vintage Victorian Lock and Key Necklace, Circa 1910

Located in New York, NY

This is a Silver-Tone Victorian Lock and Key, Circa 1880s-1910, set on a long, large silver/gold Link Necklace.

Category

1910s American Modern Antique Keys

Materials

Mixed Metal

French 19th Century Pocket Watch Keys Fob Pendant
French 19th Century Pocket Watch Keys Fob Pendant

French 19th Century Pocket Watch Keys Fob Pendant

Located in Sofia, BG

Here we present three different pocket watch keys that could become a delicate jewellery. All are made in France and were used in the late 19th century and are still in good original...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Pocket Watch Ratchet Key Winder, 18K Gold
Antique Victorian Pocket Watch Ratchet Key Winder, 18K Gold

Antique Victorian Pocket Watch Ratchet Key Winder, 18K Gold

Located in Upland, CA

About This Watch Key: Step into the past with this exquisite Victorian Ratchet Watch Winder. 18K gold cased, this rare beauty is sure to take your breath away.

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian 14K Gold Enameled Greek Key Pattern Bracelet
Victorian 14K Gold Enameled Greek Key Pattern Bracelet

Victorian 14K Gold Enameled Greek Key Pattern Bracelet

Located in Venice, CA

Although it is from the Victorian era, it is also very modern looking. The Greek key motif is a mesmerizing pattern, and is very tight with the finest enamel work, rhythmic and beaut...

Category

1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Louis Philippe giltwood mirror with Greek key design
Louis Philippe giltwood mirror with Greek key design

Louis Philippe giltwood mirror with Greek key design

Located in Houston, TX

The original gilding is apparent with a light rose hue shining Through. The frame has Greek key design running around the perimeter A beading design also surrounds the mirror plate.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Keys

Materials

Giltwood

1900's Caldwell Bronze Chandelier with Greek Key
1900's Caldwell Bronze Chandelier with Greek Key

1900's Caldwell Bronze Chandelier with Greek Key

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell neoclassic style chandelier with Greek key design

Category

Early 1900s American Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Greek Key" Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios New York "Greek Key" Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios New York "Greek Key" Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in New York, NY

An alluring and visually rewarding example of Tiffany Studios New York's great "Greek Key" table lamp. Mottled glass in hues of warm amber and bright sunshine yellow soften the wonde...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

16th C set of Four Evangelist Vault Keys
16th C set of Four Evangelist Vault Keys

16th C set of Four Evangelist Vault Keys

Located in MADRID, ES

Vault keys such as these were used where the vault ribs came together, as a finishing touch.

Category

16th Century Spanish Gothic Antique Keys

Materials

Stone

Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch

Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

Love for Ever Magnificent little treasure as survivor of a past pledge of love will please the next keeper with its un discussed beauty and hidden secret tales of love Georgian perio...

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Keys

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold

English Victorian Style Brass Horse and Carriage Key Holder
English Victorian Style Brass Horse and Carriage Key Holder

English Victorian Style Brass Horse and Carriage Key Holder

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian-style brass wall mounted key holder in the shape of a horse and carriage with eyelet hooks.

Category

19th Century British British Colonial Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

17th Century Silver Mounted Traveling Box with Key
17th Century Silver Mounted Traveling Box with Key

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 Interior fitted with drawers and a reliquary cabinet. With key.

Category

17th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Silver

The Construction of the Key Bridge,  Washington DC
The Construction of the Key Bridge,  Washington DC

The Construction of the Key Bridge, Washington DC

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

Signed lower left & dated 1920 The Francis Scott Key Bridge, also known as the Key Bridge, is a concrete arch bridge traffic across the Potomac River between the of Arlington County...

Category

1920s American Realist Antique Keys

Materials

Oil, Board

French Georgian Watch Key With Gem Stones c.1810
French Georgian Watch Key With Gem Stones c.1810

French Georgian Watch Key With Gem Stones c.1810

Located in Stamford, CT

Engraved is a horseshoe near the key and swirling lines around the perimeter. This key was actually used to wind a man's pocket watch and worn on his gold watch chain.

Category

1860s French Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Silver

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Antique Keys For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique keys for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and iron, all antique keys available were constructed with great care. Antique keys have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Neoclassical and Louis XVI antique keys are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique keys over the years, but those made by Louis Vuitton, Choisy-le-Roi and Max Le Verrier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Keys?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,728, while they’re typically $45 on the low end and $135,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Keys
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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.