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Key-West Dove
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
) titled "Key-West Dove", 1840-1844. (Plate 282, No. 57). Limited edition: approx. 1,200. Lithography and
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1840s Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

Greek Key Stool
By George Hepplewhite, Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Hepplewhite design stool or coffee table. The buttoned upholstered top above a fine Greek key
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18th Century British Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique Greek Key Stool
H 16.15 in. W 66.93 in. D 66.93 in.
Hydrangeas and Other Garden Flowers
By John Ross Key
Located in New York, NY
Signed (at lower right): John Ross Key 1882
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Late 19th Century American Realist Antique Keys

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Golden Rod and other Wildflowers
By John Ross Key
Located in New York, NY
Signed (at lower right): John Ross Key 1882
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Late 19th Century American Realist Antique Keys

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Early Key Trade Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early zink 3D skeleton key with some original paint. I'm guessing it date to the late
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Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

  • Early Key Trade Sign
  • Antique Early Key Trade Sign
  • Early Key Trade Sign
  • Antique Early Key Trade Sign
H 20 in. W 60 in. D 5 in.
French Baccarat Greek Key Motif Crystal Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
arms having etched Greek key motif bobeche & crystal drops and a finial ball bottom.
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19th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Crystal

Louis Vuitton Suitcase Trunk with Key
By Louis Vuitton
Located in North Bergen, NJ
interior lid with stamped serial number 792647 and outer lock and key stamped 0808776.
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Early 20th Century Antique Keys

  • Louis Vuitton Suitcase Trunk with Key
  • Antique Louis Vuitton Suitcase Trunk with Key
  • Louis Vuitton Suitcase Trunk with Key
  • Antique Louis Vuitton Suitcase Trunk with Key
H 9 in. W 21.75 in. D 14 in.
Victorian Sterling Silver Key Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the 1880’s, this sterling silver pendant originally functioned as a working key! Today, it
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1880s European Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Sterling Silver

Roberto Cavalli Key chain NWOT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Capri, IT
Roberto Cavalli Key chain NWOT Gold tone horse with long fringes and studs
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19th Century Italian Antique Keys

Victorian Lock and Key Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Lock and Key Brooch brooch from the late 19th Century. A gladiator's profile is set into
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1880s American Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Gilt Metal

17th Century Iron Lock & Key
Located in New York, NY
17th century lock & key. Probably form a large cabinet or a door.  
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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

  • 17th Century Iron Lock & Key
  • Antique 17th Century Iron Lock & Key
  • 17th Century Iron Lock & Key
  • Antique 17th Century Iron Lock & Key
H 8 in. W 4.88 in. D 2 in.
19th Century Overscale Brass Key
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century overscale novelty solid brass key, possibly part of a shop sign, or the work of
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Late 19th Century English Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

  • 19th Century Overscale Brass Key
  • Antique 19th Century Overscale Brass Key
  • 19th Century Overscale Brass Key
  • Antique 19th Century Overscale Brass Key
H 13.78 in. W 4.73 in. D 0.79 in.
Keying Up - The Court Jester
By William Merritt Chase
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Keying Up - The Court Jester Etching with drypoint, 1879 Signed in the plate lower left corner (see
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1870s American Impressionist Antique Keys

Materials

Etching

Galleon Decorated Antique Key Stone
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Hand carved from Portland Limestone. Reclaimed from a City of London building. Additional dimensions: Height 75 cm Width 47 cm (top) 29 cm (base) Depth 40 cm Weight 23...
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Late 19th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Limestone

  • Galleon Decorated Antique Key Stone
  • Galleon Decorated Antique Key Stone
  • Galleon Decorated Antique Key Stone
  • Galleon Decorated Antique Key Stone
H 29.53 in. W 18.51 in. D 15.75 in.
18th Century, French Lock and Key
Located in Houston, TX
18th century French iron lock and key. This handsome french iron lock comes with the original key
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

  • 18th Century, French Lock and Key
  • 18th Century, French Lock and Key
  • 18th Century, French Lock and Key
  • 18th Century, French Lock and Key
H 6 in. W 10.5 in. D 7.25 in.
Antique Gold Watch Key Fob Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1800 to 1860s Mostly all Gold Watch Keys, attached from a 14k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet with
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1850s Unknown Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Gold

Mounted Antique Mansion Lock and Key
Located in Austin, TX
Lock and key, French, from the main entry door of an 18th century mansion in Provence. Newly
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1740s French Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

  • Mounted Antique Mansion Lock and Key
  • Mounted Antique Mansion Lock and Key
  • Mounted Antique Mansion Lock and Key
  • Mounted Antique Mansion Lock and Key
H 5.75 in. W 15.125 in. D 9.875 in.
Antique French Skeleton Lock Pick Keys
Located in London, GB
A set of scarce French lock pick keys. French, 19th century or earlier. Decorative curio
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Early 19th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

  • Antique French Skeleton Lock Pick Keys
  • Antique French Skeleton Lock Pick Keys
  • Antique French Skeleton Lock Pick Keys
  • Antique French Skeleton Lock Pick Keys
H 10.63 in. W 11.82 in. D 0.79 in.
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. An antique padlock and
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

14k Gold

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
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17th Century European Baroque Antique Keys

Materials

Wrought Iron

  • Safe key. Wrought iron. 17th century.
  • Safe key. Wrought iron. 17th century.
  • Safe key. Wrought iron. 17th century.
  • Safe key. Wrought iron. 17th century.
H 2.37 in. W 5.91 in. D 0.6 in.
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
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Late 19th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Studios Greek Key Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Greek key table lamp New York, USA, circa 1910 leaded glass, patinated bronze
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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

1800s Skeleton Key Locksmith Trade Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the best locksmith trade signs we have offered. It’s early and all handmade in iron with original paint. It's very well done and a wonderful piece of Folk Art.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

Set of Six Iron Greek Key Fragments
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of six early 20th century American cast iron architectural fragments with a Greek Key pattern
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Early 20th Century American Greek Revival Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

  • Set of Six Iron Greek Key Fragments
  • Set of Six Iron Greek Key Fragments
  • Set of Six Iron Greek Key Fragments
  • Set of Six Iron Greek Key Fragments
H 2 in. W 14 in. D .5 in.
Antique Victorian Gold Greek Key Scottish Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Dazzling gold and agate Scottish brooch is made with an undulating Greek Key pattern in gold and
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Mid-19th Century Scottish High Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Agate, Gold

  • Antique Victorian Gold Greek Key Scottish Brooch
  • Antique Victorian Gold Greek Key Scottish Brooch
  • Antique Victorian Gold Greek Key Scottish Brooch
  • Antique Victorian Gold Greek Key Scottish Brooch
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W 1.94 in. Dm 1.94 in.
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
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17th Century European Baroque Antique Keys

Materials

Wrought Iron

  • Strong Box Pair of Keys, 17th Century
  • Strong Box Pair of Keys, 17th Century
  • Strong Box Pair of Keys, 17th Century
  • Strong Box Pair of Keys, 17th Century
H 1.97 in. W 5.12 in. D 0.79 in.
English Brass Mounted Trunk w/ Original Key
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th Century English Brass Mounted Trunk w/ Original Key.
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19th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

  • English Brass Mounted Trunk w/ Original Key
  • English Brass Mounted Trunk w/ Original Key
  • English Brass Mounted Trunk w/ Original Key
  • English Brass Mounted Trunk w/ Original Key
H 35.75 in. W 15.50 in. D 19 in.
Dimos 14k Yellow Gold Greek key Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key ring in 14k yellow gold. Unique and not commercial piece with depth and character. Can be
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Keys

Materials

Yellow Gold

Dimos 14k Gold Square Greek Key Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
Square Greek Key earrings in 14 karat yellow gold. Large earrings but light wear with beautiful
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Keys

Materials

14k Gold

  • Dimos 14k Gold Square Greek Key Earrings
  • Dimos 14k Gold Square Greek Key Earrings
  • Dimos 14k Gold Square Greek Key Earrings
  • Dimos 14k Gold Square Greek Key Earrings
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W 1.1811 in. L 1.9685 in.
Dimos 18k Yellow Gold Greek Key Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key ring in 18k yellow gold. Unique and not commercial piece with depth and character. Can be
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Keys

Materials

Yellow Gold

French Baccarat Greek Key Motif Crystal Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
arms having etched Greek key motif bobeche & crystal drops and a finial ball bottom.
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19th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Crystal

Pique Greek Key Hoop Earrings, circa 1870
Located in Baltimore, MD
earrings with their Greek key design, are a perfect example of the sophistication, polish, depth and
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1870s Victorian Antique Keys

  • Pique Greek Key Hoop Earrings, circa 1870
  • Pique Greek Key Hoop Earrings, circa 1870
  • Pique Greek Key Hoop Earrings, circa 1870
  • Pique Greek Key Hoop Earrings, circa 1870
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W 1 in. L 1.5 in.
Gianni Versace Python Greek Key Quilted Satchel
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Amman, JO
Gianni Versace taupe python satchel quilted with the greek key design. Features two metallic silver
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Keys

Dimos 18k Yellow Gold Greek key Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key ring in 18k yellow gold. Unique and not commercial piece with depth and character. Can be
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Keys

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold Heart and Key Flower Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Fifteen tiny flowers suspend two chains, one holding a heart charm and the other a key. The charms
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1880s French Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
Happy Greek key collection. This earrings in 18 karats yellow gold it’s one of the most
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Keys

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Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold

  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Earrings
  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Earrings
  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Earrings
  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Earrings
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W 0.354 in. D 0.118 in. L 0.984 in.
Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key ring in 18 karats yellow gold set with 0.72 carats of Rubies and Emeralds. The frame
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Keys

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Oval Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key oval pendant in 18k yellow gold. Unique and not commercial piece with depth and character
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Keys

Materials

18k Gold

  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Oval Pendant
  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Oval Pendant
  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Oval Pendant
  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Oval Pendant
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H 1.8504 in. W 0.7086 in.
Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Drop Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key earrings in 18k yellow gold in drop shape. Unique and not commercial piece with depth and
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Keys

Materials

18k Gold

  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Drop Earrings
  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Drop Earrings
  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Drop Earrings
  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Drop Earrings
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W 0.5511 in. L 2.0866 in.
Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Happy Greek key collection. This large pendant in 18 karats yellow gold it’s one of the most
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Keys

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
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W 1.023 in. D 0.157 in. L 2.362 in.
Dimos 18k Gold Greek key Circle Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key circle earrings in 18k yellow gold. Unique and not commercial piece with depth and
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Keys

Materials

18k Gold

  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek key Circle Earrings
  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek key Circle Earrings
  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek key Circle Earrings
  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek key Circle Earrings
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W 1.299 in. L 1.6929 in.
Set of Set Deco Greek Key Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a definite hand-crafted feel to them. The stylized Greek key form is copper plated and the iron
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Keys

Materials

Copper, Iron

  • Set of Set Deco Greek Key Andirons
  • Set of Set Deco Greek Key Andirons
  • Set of Set Deco Greek Key Andirons
  • Set of Set Deco Greek Key Andirons
H 14.25 in. W 11.50 in. D 23 in.
"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...
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1880s Antique Keys

Materials

Etching

Edwardian Hardwood Bolection and Greek Key Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
border of ‘Meander’ (Greek Key) all supported and resting on stepped foot blocks. Fire opening size
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

Christ Giving The Keys Of Paradise To Saint Peter
Located in Blackwater, GB
Christ Giving The Keys Of Paradise To Saint Peter follower of Giovanni Battista TIEPOLO (1696-1770
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19th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Keys

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Provincial Solid Wood Armoire with Key
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Provincial Solid Wood Armoire with Key Country: France Materials: Solid Wood
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1910s French Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

Heart Shaped Iron Pad Lock & Key, Dated 1875
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Heart shaped iron pad lock & key, dated 1875, of large size made in three pieces, works. Complete
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19th Century Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Minton Plates with Greek Key Design, Pair
By Minton
Located in New York, NY
key design, finished with a gold trim, circa early-20th century, England. Greek-key design around
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Late 19th Century English Antique Keys

Materials

Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Athena Greek Key Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Key design. A statement piece that can be added anywhere due to the opening bezel and can be worn with
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Keys

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

  • Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Athena Greek Key Pendant
  • Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Athena Greek Key Pendant
  • Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Athena Greek Key Pendant
  • Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Athena Greek Key Pendant
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H 1.771 in. D 0.23622 in. Dm 1.299 in.
18th Century Spanish Iron Padlock with Original Key
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century Spanish iron padlock with original key.
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18th Century Spanish Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

Door Lock, Large Decoration, 19th Century, with Key
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Door lock, large decoration, 19th century, with key Measures: H 17 cm, W 11 cm, P 3 cm.
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Earrings with Rubies
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key collection. This earrings in 18 karats yellow gold it’s one of the most recognizable
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Keys

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Earrings with Rubies
  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Earrings with Rubies
  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Earrings with Rubies
  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Earrings with Rubies
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W 0.354 in. D 0.118 in. L 0.984 in.
17th Century Silver Mounted Traveling Box with Key
Located in Dallas, TX
Interior fitted with drawers and a reliquary cabinet. With key.
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17th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Silver

Alabaster Light Fixture with Greek Key, Sweden, 1900
Located in New York, NY
lights substituted bulbs in gas candlebras. A beautifully carved greek key surrounds the bowl, which is
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Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Alabaster

Dimos 18k Yellow Gold Greek key Band Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key carved band ring in 18k yellow gold. Unique and not commercial piece with depth and
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Keys

Materials

Yellow Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Bangle Bracelet
Located in Athens, GR
Happy Greek key collection. This bracelet in 18 karats yellow gold it’s one of the most
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Keys

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Bangle Bracelet
  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Bangle Bracelet
  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Bangle Bracelet
  • Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Bangle Bracelet
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H 2.322 in. W 0.314 in. D 0.118 in. Dm 2.559 in. L 7.87 in.
Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Cocktail Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
Happy Greek key collection. This earrings in 18 karats white gold it’s one of the most recognizable
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Keys

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

  • Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Cocktail Earrings
  • Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Cocktail Earrings
  • Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Cocktail Earrings
  • Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Cocktail Earrings
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W 0.354 in. D 0.118 in. L 0.984 in.
English Hob Grate with Greek Key to Fret
Located in London, GB
A good quality English hob grate in the Gothic taste. The shaped front area with Greek key fret
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18th Century English Gothic 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
  • English Hob Grate with Greek Key to Fret
H 24.5 in. W 30.38 in. D 11.5 in.
Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Happy Greek key collection. This pendant in 18 karats white gold it’s one of the most recognizable
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Keys

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

  • Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
  • Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
  • Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
  • Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
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H 1.299 in. W 0.314 in. D 0.078 in.
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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.