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19th Century German Pair of Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Display Cabinets
19th Century German Pair of Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Display Cabinets

19th Century German Pair of Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Display Cabinets

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, particularized with their original hardware and keys. Each of the storage compartments are containing a wooden

Category

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Keys

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Biedermeier Sewing Table, Cherrywood & Walnut, Circa 1820
Antique Biedermeier Sewing Table, Cherrywood & Walnut, Circa 1820

Antique Biedermeier Sewing Table, Cherrywood & Walnut, Circa 1820

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

with is original metal hardware and one key. The small end table is supported by two detailed carved

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Early 19th Century German Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

Antique Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu Bonheur du Jour by Winckelsen
Antique Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu Bonheur du Jour by Winckelsen

Antique Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu Bonheur du Jour by Winckelsen

By Charles-Guillaume Winckelsen

Located in London, GB

compartments. Below is a writing surface framed by line marquetry. With a twist of a key, the secretaire

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keys

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Tramp Art Bank Box
Antique Tramp Art Bank Box

Antique Tramp Art Bank Box

Located in Highland, IN

, and coins can be removed from the bottom of the compartment via a concealed "key". A charming and

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

Rare 18th-century marble viscera box
Rare 18th-century marble viscera box

Rare 18th-century marble viscera box

Located in MILL, NL

, key missing. An ideal piece for a cabinet of curiosities or an 18th-century collection. Dimensions

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18th Century Regency Antique Keys

Materials

Marble

Early 19th Century Louis XV Oak Chest of Drawers
Early 19th Century Louis XV Oak Chest of Drawers

Early 19th Century Louis XV Oak Chest of Drawers

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

brass fittings and locks are not original. Added keys. The surface has been stripped of its dark finish

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

Antique c.1910 Art Nouveau Mahogany Chest of Drawers – Fine Quality
Antique c.1910 Art Nouveau Mahogany Chest of Drawers – Fine Quality

Antique c.1910 Art Nouveau Mahogany Chest of Drawers – Fine Quality

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

alterations consistent with period furniture. No evidence of woodworm No keys present; locks untested Drawers

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Early 20th Century British Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

George II Walnut And Oak Grandmother Clock
George II Walnut And Oak Grandmother Clock

George II Walnut And Oak Grandmother Clock

Located in Essex, MA

and conforming base and ending on bracket feet. With weights and pendulum. Key.

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1740s English George II Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Set Of Four Regency Green Painted Caned Armchairs
Set Of Four Regency Green Painted Caned Armchairs

Set Of Four Regency Green Painted Caned Armchairs

Located in Essex, MA

Each with a subtle gilt Greek key decorated crest rail and X form splat with central mask. Down

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Keys

Materials

Cane, Wood

The Oarsman's and Angler's Map of the River Thames, Published by C. Smith & Son
The Oarsman's and Angler's Map of the River Thames, Published by C. Smith & Son

The Oarsman's and Angler's Map of the River Thames, Published by C. Smith & Son

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

nineteenth century, it was a key guide for recreation during the height of the Victorian Thames' popularity

Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Paper

18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers
18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers

18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers

Located in Nashville, TN

piece up, along with lovely key holes, and fluted accents on the legs. This would be a great bedside

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

Underwood No. 5 Typewriter, cast iron , New York, circa 1917
Underwood No. 5 Typewriter, cast iron , New York, circa 1917

Underwood No. 5 Typewriter, cast iron , New York, circa 1917

By Underwood Universal

Located in Valladolid, ES

is marked on both sides of the lower bar. The keyboard consists of circular keys with white

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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Empire Solid Marble Top Mahogany Secretaire
French 19th Century Empire Solid Marble Top Mahogany Secretaire

French 19th Century Empire Solid Marble Top Mahogany Secretaire

Located in Carmine, TX

interior storage, while the lower section offers multiple drawers with brass knobs and key escutcheons

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1850s French Empire Antique Keys

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Nouveau Gallé Cameo Green Glass Vase, 20th Century
Art Nouveau Gallé Cameo Green Glass Vase, 20th Century

Art Nouveau Gallé Cameo Green Glass Vase, 20th Century

By Émile Gallé

Located in Lisbon, PT

produced in Nancy, France, a key center of the Art Nouveau movement. Likely produced in the early 1900s

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Keys

Materials

Art Glass

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

make a charming addition to both classic and more eclectic interiors. Key Features: Antique George III

Category

19th Century English Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

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

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

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1660s Danish Brutalist Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century Danish Mahogany Veneer Column Cabinet with Single Door
19th Century Danish Mahogany Veneer Column Cabinet with Single Door

19th Century Danish Mahogany Veneer Column Cabinet with Single Door

Located in Round Top, TX

likely on display. The key is present and functions, though the lock does not fully engage. It is

Category

Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Partners Desk
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Partners Desk

Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Partners Desk

Located in Astoria, NY

central drawers flanked by smaller locking drawers fitted with working keys and brass escutcheons. Drawer

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Keys

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1807 "A Map of the Country..." by Samuel Lewis, Revolutionary War Map
1807 "A Map of the Country..." by Samuel Lewis, Revolutionary War Map

1807 "A Map of the Country..." by Samuel Lewis, Revolutionary War Map

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

indicated, among others. Key rivers and important roads leading to and from major cities like Philadelphia

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Early 1800s American Federal Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

Circa 1765 George III Period Tea Caddy Box, English
Circa 1765 George III Period Tea Caddy Box, English

Circa 1765 George III Period Tea Caddy Box, English

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

original bracket feet. Mahogany. Original hardware & lock with key. Contains 2 original tin tea

Category

1760s English George III Antique Keys

Materials

Tin

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Desk by Hildo Krop for Gebroeders Monsieur Steenwijk
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Desk by Hildo Krop for Gebroeders Monsieur Steenwijk

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Desk by Hildo Krop for Gebroeders Monsieur Steenwijk

By Hildo Krop, Gebroeders Monsieur Steenwijk

Located in Amsterdam, NL

section op the top has been re-upholstered with cognac faux leather. Locks and keys are in good working

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Keys

Materials

Faux Leather, Ebony, Oak

Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Card Table
Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Card Table

Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Card Table

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

appearance, while the gilt metal mounts and sabots add an extra touch of decorative detail. Key Features

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19th Century English Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Antique Georgian Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid Linen Press Housekeepers Wardrobe
Antique Georgian Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid Linen Press Housekeepers Wardrobe

Antique Georgian Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid Linen Press Housekeepers Wardrobe

Located in Suffolk, GB

drawers, all retaining elegant oval brass handles and original key escutcheons. The drawer fronts display

Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Kotan Rug - Mid 19th Century
Antique Kotan Rug - Mid 19th Century

Antique Kotan Rug - Mid 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

brilliantly defined by intricate, geometric stepped keys and traditional Greek fretwork borders enclosing each

Category

Mid-19th Century Central Asian Antique Keys

Materials

Wool

Louis XV Style Carved and Gilt Decorated Locking Side Cabinet
Louis XV Style Carved and Gilt Decorated Locking Side Cabinet

Louis XV Style Carved and Gilt Decorated Locking Side Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

removable and adjustable height shelves.functinal lock and key present Measures 23.75" in width, 14.5 in

Category

Early 20th Century American Louis XV Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Bookcase by Hildo Krop for Gebroeders Monsieur
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Bookcase by Hildo Krop for Gebroeders Monsieur

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Bookcase by Hildo Krop for Gebroeders Monsieur

By Gebroeders Monsieur Steenwijk, Hildo Krop

Located in Amsterdam, NL

key are in good working order, and the original key is marked! Will be dismantled for safe transport

Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Keys

Materials

Ebony, Oak

Antique Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Circa 1890-1910
Antique Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Circa 1890-1910

Antique Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Circa 1890-1910

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

consisting its original polished brass hardware and keys. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consist

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keys

Materials

Stone, Metal, Brass

Large antique wall clock by Adolf Loos
Large antique wall clock by Adolf Loos

Large antique wall clock by Adolf Loos

By Adolf Loos

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

glass made of solid crystal glass with a facet cut. Very massive - more than 5 kg! Key for the clockwork

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Chest of drawers, Biedermeier around 1820, Nutwood with two drawers
Chest of drawers, Biedermeier around 1820, Nutwood with two drawers

Chest of drawers, Biedermeier around 1820, Nutwood with two drawers

Located in Münster, DE

mirrored veneer pattern, contrasted by ebonized key escutcheons. The tall, tapered square legs and the

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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Keys

Materials

Wood, Nutwood

Victorian Sterling Silver Posy Holder by Alexander MacRae, 1874
Victorian Sterling Silver Posy Holder by Alexander MacRae, 1874

Victorian Sterling Silver Posy Holder by Alexander MacRae, 1874

By Alexander MacRae

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

embellished with bright cut engraved Greek Key fret band ornamentation in addition to stylized leaf motifs

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1870s English Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Dutch Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Baroque, Late 18th Century
Dutch Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Baroque, Late 18th Century

Dutch Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Baroque, Late 18th Century

Located in Viterbo, VT

patina on it is just gorgeous. The hardware is still original, but the keys have been lost. Because of

Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Modernist Mantel Clock In the style of Hendrik Wouda, 1920s
Art Deco Modernist Mantel Clock In the style of Hendrik Wouda, 1920s

Art Deco Modernist Mantel Clock In the style of Hendrik Wouda, 1920s

By Hendrik Wouda

Located in Amsterdam, NL

original winding key for both the time and gong striking mechanisms. This wonderful Art Deco Modernist

Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Modernist Desk by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Art Deco Modernist Desk by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V. Oosterbeek

Art Deco Modernist Desk by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V. Oosterbeek

Located in Amsterdam, NL

faux leather fabric. Locks and keys are in good working order. Marked with original manufacturers tag

Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Keys

Materials

Faux Leather, Macassar, Oak

Antique Swedish Gustavian Apothecary Cabinets, Pinewood, Circa 1880
Antique Swedish Gustavian Apothecary Cabinets, Pinewood, Circa 1880

Antique Swedish Gustavian Apothecary Cabinets, Pinewood, Circa 1880

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

enhanced by detailed wood carvings in the Neoclassical Greek style, and bronze hardware. The original keys

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keys

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Kotan Rug - Mid 19th Century
Antique Kotan Rug - Mid 19th Century

Antique Kotan Rug - Mid 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

brilliantly defined by intricate fretwork and interlocking geometric stepped keys that border each individual

Category

Mid-19th Century Central Asian Antique Keys

Materials

Wool

Georgian Style Mahogany Pedestal Stand  Early 20th Century
Georgian Style Mahogany Pedestal Stand  Early 20th Century

Georgian Style Mahogany Pedestal Stand Early 20th Century

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

sculpture, lamps, or decorative objects. Key Details Date: Early 20th century Style: Georgian revival

Category

Early 20th Century British George III Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany

Gustavian Fall-Front Bureau in Original Paint, Sweden, Circa 1800
Gustavian Fall-Front Bureau in Original Paint, Sweden, Circa 1800

Gustavian Fall-Front Bureau in Original Paint, Sweden, Circa 1800

Located in Kastrup, DK

. Inside, a spacious cupboard with a shelf provides ample storage. Original iron locks, keys, hinges, and

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

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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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