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Antique Swedish Folk Art Marriage Chest Storage Box, Early 19th Century
Antique Swedish Folk Art Marriage Chest Storage Box, Early 19th Century

Antique Swedish Folk Art Marriage Chest Storage Box, Early 19th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

marriage ahead. The original lock and key are still present, as are its original iron carry handles and

Category

1820s Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Keys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Sideboard Buffet
Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Sideboard Buffet

Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Sideboard Buffet

Located in BŘECLAV, CZ

. Original hardware and key escutcheons add authenticity, while the interior offers practical storage with

Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Keys

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th century French Louis XV style Walnut Wall Collection Vitrine
19th century French Louis XV style Walnut Wall Collection Vitrine

19th century French Louis XV style Walnut Wall Collection Vitrine

Located in LEGNY, FR

authenticity and charm. No key. A beautiful and authentic French regional piece, full of character and

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Keys

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Rare Italian Mahogany Collectors Cabinet or Bar, C. 1945
Rare Italian Mahogany Collectors Cabinet or Bar, C. 1945

Rare Italian Mahogany Collectors Cabinet or Bar, C. 1945

Located in Philadelphia, PA

collectible work of art. Retaining its original key, marked with a “V” within the handle—possibly referencing

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay
19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Winter Park, FL

interior is lined in magenta purple silk and the inside of the lid is tufted. Working lock and small key

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique English Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Georgian Period
Antique English Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Georgian Period

Antique English Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Georgian Period

Located in Northampton, GB

. The tea caddy remains complete with a working lock and tasselled key and is a rare example of late

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Keys

Materials

Shell

Antique Villeroy & Boch Majolica Plates, Botanical Design, 1883-1912
Antique Villeroy & Boch Majolica Plates, Botanical Design, 1883-1912

Antique Villeroy & Boch Majolica Plates, Botanical Design, 1883-1912

Located in Uppsala , SE

, jewel-toned glaze. The edge is decorated with a Greek key or geometric pattern. Constructed from

Category

1880s German Rococo Antique Keys

Materials

Porcelain

William & Mary Burr Walnut Marquetry Chest
William & Mary Burr Walnut Marquetry Chest

William & Mary Burr Walnut Marquetry Chest

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

chest offers both practical storage and superb decorative presence. Key Features: * Antique William and

Category

19th Century English Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

AntiqueRegency Revival Mahogany Sideboard
AntiqueRegency Revival Mahogany Sideboard

AntiqueRegency Revival Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

hall piece. Key Features: * Antique Regency Revival mahogany sideboard * Attractive figured mahogany

Category

19th Century English Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany

George III Antique English Tea Caddy by Henry Clay
George III Antique English Tea Caddy by Henry Clay

George III Antique English Tea Caddy by Henry Clay

By Henry Clay

Located in Northampton, GB

of George III, circa 1800 and comes complete with working lock and tasselled key.

Category

Early 1800s English George III Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top Chest / Commode
French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top Chest / Commode

French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top Chest / Commode

Located in Carmine, TX

original key escutcheons. The clean architectural lines, balanced proportions, and restrained ornamentation

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keys

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Chest / Commode
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Chest / Commode

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Chest / Commode

Located in Carmine, TX

simple key escutcheons reflect the style's refined simplicity, while the marble top adds both durability

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Keys

Materials

Marble

Piaget Cushion 9741 - Lavender Sunburst Dial
Piaget Cushion 9741 - Lavender Sunburst Dial

Piaget Cushion 9741 - Lavender Sunburst Dial

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

combination, especially in strong, original condition. The gold dauphine hands are a key detail. They catch

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Early 1900s Contemporary Antique Keys

Materials

18k Gold

Refinished French Louis XV style Carved Walnut and Marquetry Side or Lamp Table
Refinished French Louis XV style Carved Walnut and Marquetry Side or Lamp Table

Refinished French Louis XV style Carved Walnut and Marquetry Side or Lamp Table

Located in Germantown, MD

excellent Key Characteristics Style: French Louis XV or French Empire style. Material: Often crafted from

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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique Keys

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut

19th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers Pair
19th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers Pair

19th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers Pair

Located in Viterbo, VT

long as they are kept square, and they open by using the keys as pulls. The keys may not be original

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Keys

Materials

Marble

Charles X Cartonnier Chest Drawers French Antique Mahogany 1815
Charles X Cartonnier Chest Drawers French Antique Mahogany 1815

Charles X Cartonnier Chest Drawers French Antique Mahogany 1815

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Features tooled leather drawer fronts ormolu piping and original key Bought from a dealer at Les Puces

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18th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century, French Belle Époque Bronze & Etched Glass Japonesque Vase
19th Century, French Belle Époque Bronze & Etched Glass Japonesque Vase

19th Century, French Belle Époque Bronze & Etched Glass Japonesque Vase

By Baccarat

Located in Atlanta, GA

cut Greek-key border beneath the rim, wide satin-etched bands, and an expansive central register of

Category

Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

19th C. Large White Gustavian Style Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Doors
19th C. Large White Gustavian Style Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Doors

19th C. Large White Gustavian Style Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Doors

Located in Round Top, TX

interior shelf. Restored, stable and ready for use. Keys and locks no longer function; included keys to be

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keys

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

Art Deco Armoire by A.H. Jansen, Red Stained Oak, Dutch Design, 1920s
Art Deco Armoire by A.H. Jansen, Red Stained Oak, Dutch Design, 1920s

Art Deco Armoire by A.H. Jansen, Red Stained Oak, Dutch Design, 1920s

By L.O.V. Oosterbeek

Located in Amsterdam, NL

height. Marked with original manufacturers tag on the inside of the right door. Lock and key in good

Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Keys

Materials

Macassar, Oak

A set of four hunting scenes
A set of four hunting scenes

A set of four hunting scenes

By RUDOLF STONE

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

energy and excitement of the hunt, often illustrating key moments such as The Meet, Setting Off, In Full

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Oil

French Louis Philippe I Walnut Commode
French Louis Philippe I Walnut Commode

French Louis Philippe I Walnut Commode

Located in Faversham, GB

to the front. Brass locks and keys only enhance this splendid cabinet. The colour and grain of this

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Keys

Materials

Marble

Rare Japonisme Art Nouveau Bamboo Vase, Signed E. Léveillé Paris, circa 1900
Rare Japonisme Art Nouveau Bamboo Vase, Signed E. Léveillé Paris, circa 1900

Rare Japonisme Art Nouveau Bamboo Vase, Signed E. Léveillé Paris, circa 1900

By Ernest Baptiste Leveille

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

artistic glass from this period. Circa 1900 Finely engraved “E. Léveillé Paris” on the underside, a key

Category

Early 1900s French Japonisme Antique Keys

Materials

Art Glass

1 of the 3 Brass Wall Sconces by Holm Sorensen, 1960
1 of the 3 Brass Wall Sconces by Holm Sorensen, 1960

1 of the 3 Brass Wall Sconces by Holm Sorensen, 1960

By Holm Sørensen

Located in Rijssen, NL

studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. He played a key role in advancing

Category

1660s Danish Brutalist Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

English Regency Period Leather Covered Sewing Box w/Gilt Brass Ornament
English Regency Period Leather Covered Sewing Box w/Gilt Brass Ornament

English Regency Period Leather Covered Sewing Box w/Gilt Brass Ornament

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

mask ring handles and paw feet. Opening to a floral paper lined and compartmented interior. Key present

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Dutch Mahogany Filing Cabinet or Bank of Drawers, 1930s
Dutch Mahogany Filing Cabinet or Bank of Drawers, 1930s

Dutch Mahogany Filing Cabinet or Bank of Drawers, 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

there are no keys included.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Industrial Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany

French Antique Napoleon III Style Glove Box or Jewelry Box Marquetry
French Antique Napoleon III Style Glove Box or Jewelry Box Marquetry

French Antique Napoleon III Style Glove Box or Jewelry Box Marquetry

By Del Vecchio Napoli 1

Located in Chula Vista, CA

includes a key. Tested and working Dimensions: 11.88" W x 4.25" D x 3.63" H Please take a look at our

Category

Late 18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

Swedish Louis XVI Style Wall Clock Gold-Plate, Enamel, and Brass, 1949
Swedish Louis XVI Style Wall Clock Gold-Plate, Enamel, and Brass, 1949

Swedish Louis XVI Style Wall Clock Gold-Plate, Enamel, and Brass, 1949

Located in Regensburg, DE

hands. Two brass keys with the clock and it is a half hour stroke. The manufacturer is Westerstrands

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keys

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

1 of the 2 XXL Brass Wall Sconces by Holm Sorensen, 1960
1 of the 2 XXL Brass Wall Sconces by Holm Sorensen, 1960

1 of the 2 XXL Brass Wall Sconces by Holm Sorensen, 1960

By Holm Sørensen

Located in Rijssen, NL

designer and architect who studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. He played a key

Category

1660s Danish Brutalist Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Velvet Casket By Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris
19th Century French Napoleon III Velvet Casket By Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris

19th Century French Napoleon III Velvet Casket By Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris

By Alphonse Giroux et Cie

Located in England, GB

complete with its original key, the lock is in working order. At the centre, a glazed panel frames a hand

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Keys

Materials

Silk, Velvet

19th Century Gustavian Painted Sideboard Cabinet
19th Century Gustavian Painted Sideboard Cabinet

19th Century Gustavian Painted Sideboard Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century Gustavian Painted Sideboard Cabinet. Beautifully aged, plenty of storage. Key included.

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keys

Materials

Wood, Paint

A Pair of Large Marble Top Buffets
A Pair of Large Marble Top Buffets

A Pair of Large Marble Top Buffets

Located in Greenwich, CT

base. Original shelf to interior, original door locks and keys and original thick marble tops with

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Marble

George III Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
George III Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

George III Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Georgian furniture, ideal for both period and contemporary interiors. Key Features: * George III period

Category

18th Century English Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Original Painted Swedish Hanging Cabinet, Dated 1800
Original Painted Swedish Hanging Cabinet, Dated 1800

Original Painted Swedish Hanging Cabinet, Dated 1800

Located in Round Top, TX

separation along the base. The lock and key no longer function, though the key sits loosely and may be used

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Keys

Materials

Pine, Paint

Chinese Rug Peking
Chinese Rug Peking

Chinese Rug Peking

Located in Ferrara, IT

key border adds a grounding, geometric elegance. Its uniqueness lies in the fluid, painterly quality

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Keys

Materials

Wool

1898 Rosemaling Butter Bucket - Museum quality Folk Art, Norway
1898 Rosemaling Butter Bucket - Museum quality Folk Art, Norway

1898 Rosemaling Butter Bucket - Museum quality Folk Art, Norway

Located in Skien, NO

/ Farmhouse / Cabin style Painting style: Os-Painting Dimensions: --Length with wooden key: 26 cm / 10.24

Category

Late 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antique Keys

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Pine

Antique Louis Philippe Burl Veneered Marble Top Commode
Antique Louis Philippe Burl Veneered Marble Top Commode

Antique Louis Philippe Burl Veneered Marble Top Commode

Located in Bridgeport, CT

canted corners and a marble top. The four graduated drawers with carved escutcheons with a key. The top

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Keys

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Exceptional Antique Serpentine George III Mahogany Sideboard
Exceptional Antique Serpentine George III Mahogany Sideboard

Exceptional Antique Serpentine George III Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Bridgeport, CT

and elsewhere, lacking a key, wear to the interior as shown in photos, tabor doors are tight and do

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

1920s Spanish Renaissance Revival Cupboard / Cabinet In Oak
1920s Spanish Renaissance Revival Cupboard / Cabinet In Oak

1920s Spanish Renaissance Revival Cupboard / Cabinet In Oak

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

double doors A pull-out writing surface, adding versatility and usability All three original keys are

Category

1920s Danish Spanish Colonial Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

Cute Barrel Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1890s
Cute Barrel Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1890s

Cute Barrel Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

structural integrity, although the lock, unfortunately, is no longer functional. However, the original key is

Category

Late 19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany Marble Top Sideboard / Buffet
French 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany Marble Top Sideboard / Buffet

French 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany Marble Top Sideboard / Buffet

Located in Carmine, TX

buffet has the original gilt bronze trim and hardware, All the doors have working locks and keys, the

Category

Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Keys

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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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.

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