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Antique Iron Greek Key Architectural Fragments on Custom Mount
Antique Iron Greek Key Architectural Fragments on Custom Mount

Antique Iron Greek Key Architectural Fragments on Custom Mount

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautiful antique iron Greek key architectural fragment on a custom black steel mount. USA

Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Steel, Iron

14k Gold Key Pendant Necklace Pearls and Black Enamel
14k Gold Key Pendant Necklace Pearls and Black Enamel

14k Gold Key Pendant Necklace Pearls and Black Enamel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

" Chain - 13 1/2" Hallmarks: 14 KT ITEM DETAILS: This 14k gold necklace features a distinctive key

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Hardwood Bolection and Greek Key Fireplace Surround
Edwardian Hardwood Bolection and Greek Key Fireplace Surround

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

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

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

A good quality English hob grate in the Gothic taste. The shaped front area with Greek key fret

Category

18th Century English Gothic Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

Door Lock, Large Decoration, 19th Century, with Key
Door Lock, Large Decoration, 19th Century, with Key

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. Contact us

Category

1870s French Napoleon III Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

Italian Gold Giltwood Foyer End Table Greek Key Neoclassical
Italian Gold Giltwood Foyer End Table Greek Key Neoclassical

Italian Gold Giltwood Foyer End Table Greek Key Neoclassical

Located in New York, NY

An Italian rectangular gold giltwood foyer, end, or accent table with Greek-Key design

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Giltwood

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Key Rack
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Key Rack

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Key Rack

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Chained Bear Pillbox Made of Brass Item e7255 A beautiful little brass statue of a bear chained to a tree stump. The bear's head can be opened. The figure can be used as a bo...

Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

Wedgwood Jasperware Blue White Pitcher Vase Greek Key Neoclassical English
Wedgwood Jasperware Blue White Pitcher Vase Greek Key Neoclassical English

Wedgwood Jasperware Blue White Pitcher Vase Greek Key Neoclassical English

By Wedgwood

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful cobalt blue and white Jasperware pitcher, with Greek-Key boarders, in the Neoclassical

Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Derby Neoclassical Porcelain Plate Greek Key Circa 1810
Antique Derby Neoclassical Porcelain Plate Greek Key Circa 1810

Antique Derby Neoclassical Porcelain Plate Greek Key Circa 1810

By Derby

Located in Katonah, NY

Key design, one of the most sought-after classical motifs of the Regency period. The crisp gilded key

Category

Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Porcelain

Antique European Belgian Cabinet Blonde Solid Oak All Keys
Antique European Belgian Cabinet Blonde Solid Oak All Keys

Antique European Belgian Cabinet Blonde Solid Oak All Keys

Located in Somis, CA

interior. With all original keys that can lock the entire cabinet. The cabinet's two-part structure

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror with Greek Key Motif
Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror with Greek Key Motif

Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror with Greek Key Motif

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror with Greek Key Motif Unique piece purchased in France Age

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Keys

Materials

Glass

Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Pendant: Victorian Engraved Fob
Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Pendant: Victorian Engraved Fob

Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Pendant: Victorian Engraved Fob

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Watch Key 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Discover the elegance of this exquisite Victorian pocket

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau silver watch-key, 1890
19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau silver watch-key, 1890

19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau silver watch-key, 1890

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau silver watch-key, 1890 A silver watch key with Art Nouveau leaf

Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Keys

Materials

Silver

A Chinese Metal Lock with Key, Late 19th Century
A Chinese Metal Lock with Key, Late 19th Century

A Chinese Metal Lock with Key, Late 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Metal Lock with Key, Late 19th Century Provenance: Private Brisbane Collection

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Frieze
Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Frieze

Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Frieze

Located in Atlanta, GA

carved Greek key frieze, framed by fluted corner uprights and diamond-carved side reserves that lend the

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

Wrought Iron Key, Early Period (Haute Époque), with Use Patina
Wrought Iron Key, Early Period (Haute Époque), with Use Patina

Wrought Iron Key, Early Period (Haute Époque), with Use Patina

Located in NANTES, FR

**Wrought Iron Key, Early Period (Haute Époque), with Use Patina M3655** This Early Period (Haute

Category

19th Century French Industrial Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

Antique Greek Key Pendant of 14k Gold - Circa 1880
Antique Greek Key Pendant of 14k Gold - Circa 1880

Antique Greek Key Pendant of 14k Gold - Circa 1880

Located in Lewisburg, PA

an intricate Greek key inlay—a timeless symbol of eternity, unity, and classical refinement. The

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Antique French Gilded Wall Mirror with Greek Key Design, c1850
Antique French Gilded Wall Mirror with Greek Key Design, c1850

Antique French Gilded Wall Mirror with Greek Key Design, c1850

Located in High Peak, GB

Greek key decoration and fabulous shell crest with scrolls and flowers to the centre. This antique

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Keys

Materials

Gold Leaf

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Greek key Trinket box
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Greek key Trinket box

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Greek key Trinket box

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Buffalo, NY

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Greek key Trinket / cigar box ,,, cedar lined,, Wonderful little

Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

Antique Gemstone Watch Key Fob Curb Chain Charm Bracelet
Antique Gemstone Watch Key Fob Curb Chain Charm Bracelet

Antique Gemstone Watch Key Fob Curb Chain Charm Bracelet

Located in Rotterdam, NL

unique fobs, five of which are in the form of watch keys. Seven fobs can be rotated and they are all set

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Multi-gemstone, 9k Gold

Giltwood Cartel Wall Clock Complete, Original Key, Enameled Face, Pendulum
Giltwood Cartel Wall Clock Complete, Original Key, Enameled Face, Pendulum

Giltwood Cartel Wall Clock Complete, Original Key, Enameled Face, Pendulum

Located in Miami, FL

Giltwood Cartel Wall Clock Complete Original Key, Enameled Face, Pendulum Offered for sale is, a

Category

Early 20th Century Rococo Revival Antique Keys

Materials

Metal, Brass

1900's Caldwell 8 Lights Chandelier with Greek key
1900's Caldwell 8 Lights Chandelier with Greek key

1900's Caldwell 8 Lights Chandelier with Greek key

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 silver plated Caldwell 8 lights chandelier with Greek key design (set available)

Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Antique Georgian Memento Mori Pocket Watch Key, Ca. 1800
Antique Georgian Memento Mori Pocket Watch Key, Ca. 1800

Antique Georgian Memento Mori Pocket Watch Key, Ca. 1800

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An exceptional antique Georgian pocket watch key, made of pink gold. The pink gold key is decorated

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Keys

Materials

14k Gold

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

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique bronze doré inkwell featuring Greek key designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

Sarreid Vintage Wrenn Credenza with Greek Key Frieze pattern
Sarreid Vintage Wrenn Credenza with Greek Key Frieze pattern

Sarreid Vintage Wrenn Credenza with Greek Key Frieze pattern

Located in Dallas, TX

A handsome sarreid vintage Wrenn credenza with hand painted stone gray paneled doors. Greek key

Category

19th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Plate With Greek Key Design
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Plate With Greek Key Design

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Plate With Greek Key Design

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze plate with Greek Key design By Tiffany Studios

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

Antique 14K Gold Victorian Watch Key for a Pocket Watch
Antique 14K Gold Victorian Watch Key for a Pocket Watch

Antique 14K Gold Victorian Watch Key for a Pocket Watch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique gold key for a pocket watch. In 14 karat yellow gold. For the winding of a pocket

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

14k Gold

19th Century French Iron Convict's Handcuff with Original Key
19th Century French Iron Convict's Handcuff with Original Key

19th Century French Iron Convict's Handcuff with Original Key

Located in Sofia, BG

Antique French iron convict's handcuff with original key made circa mid 19th century. Rare piece in

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

19th century gold Watch-Key with double colour agate
19th century gold Watch-Key with double colour agate

19th century gold Watch-Key with double colour agate

Located in Delft, NL

19th century gold Watch-Key with double colour agate A watch-key, gold with double sides agate. On

Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Keys

Materials

Gold

Neoclassic Greek Key Wrought Iron Center or Dining Table
Neoclassic Greek Key Wrought Iron Center or Dining Table

Neoclassic Greek Key Wrought Iron Center or Dining Table

Located in Pasadena, CA

Timeless classicism, a beautiful Neoclassic style, Greek key table of wrought iron, early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Swedish Ladder Back Sofa, Greek Key Design, Circa 1840
19th Century Swedish Ladder Back Sofa, Greek Key Design, Circa 1840

19th Century Swedish Ladder Back Sofa, Greek Key Design, Circa 1840

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

19th Century Swedish ladder back sofa with Greek key design. In original paint with reupholstered

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

Antique German Carved Wood Bird Key Rack with Four Hooks, 1920
Antique German Carved Wood Bird Key Rack with Four Hooks, 1920

Antique German Carved Wood Bird Key Rack with Four Hooks, 1920

Located in Barntrup, DE

Hand-Carved Black Forest Style Linden Wood Key Rack with Bird Motif and Four Hooks, Germany, circa

Category

1920s German Black Forest Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

Antique Baccarat Clear Crystal Decorative Box with Key, France, 1880
Antique Baccarat Clear Crystal Decorative Box with Key, France, 1880

Antique Baccarat Clear Crystal Decorative Box with Key, France, 1880

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare French clear crystal Baccarat dresser box with key. A wonderful piece to start a collection or

Category

19th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Crystal

Tiffany Studios New York Modeled Greek Key Bronze Blotter Ends
Tiffany Studios New York Modeled Greek Key Bronze Blotter Ends

Tiffany Studios New York Modeled Greek Key Bronze Blotter Ends

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period "Modeled" Greek Key pattern bronze blotter ends, with a

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Dutch Oak Cartouche Shaped Box with Key
18th Century Dutch Oak Cartouche Shaped Box with Key

18th Century Dutch Oak Cartouche Shaped Box with Key

Located in Haarlem, NL

Very nice cartouche shaped 18th century oak plateau box with working lock and key. Placed on 5

Category

18th Century Dutch Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

Victorian French Grand Size Carnelian Watch key Pendant or Fob
Victorian French Grand Size Carnelian Watch key Pendant or Fob

Victorian French Grand Size Carnelian Watch key Pendant or Fob

Located in Stamford, CT

An 18kt gold French Carnelian Large Scale Watch Key, so sleek and smooth it looks modern. It is in

Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

English Wedgwood Jasperware Ashtray or Key Holder/Vide Poche
English Wedgwood Jasperware Ashtray or Key Holder/Vide Poche

English Wedgwood Jasperware Ashtray or Key Holder/Vide Poche

By Wedgwood

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware ashtray or key holder/vide poche in “Wedgwood Blue” features

Category

19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Ceramic

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Plate With Greek Key Design
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Plate With Greek Key Design

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Plate With Greek Key Design

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze charger plate or serving tray with Greek Key

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Betuemann's Silver Tantalus with Original Bottles and Key
Antique English Betuemann's Silver Tantalus with Original Bottles and Key

Antique English Betuemann's Silver Tantalus with Original Bottles and Key

Located in Centennial, CO

on the other. They original key turns and the lock pushes down to tilt to the side and allow the

Category

Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Keys

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Timeless French Rustic Classic Limestone Fireplace Surround Greek Key
Timeless French Rustic Classic Limestone Fireplace Surround Greek Key

Timeless French Rustic Classic Limestone Fireplace Surround Greek Key

Located in Beervelde, BE

lintel is carved with a continuous Greek-key frieze and a restrained central motif, resting on fluted

Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keys

Materials

Limestone

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Letter Rack
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Letter Rack

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Letter Rack

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Art Deco period bronze desk letter rack featuring a Greek key design By Tiffany

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Greek Key Brooch of 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Greek Key Brooch of 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Greek Key Brooch of 18k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

cut rubies and single cut diamonds arranged in a Greek key pattern and accented by a luminous post set

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Keys

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century

A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century

A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

A Victorian 14k Gold Bracelet with a ASecret Lock and Key
A Victorian 14k Gold Bracelet with a ASecret Lock and Key

A Victorian 14k Gold Bracelet with a ASecret Lock and Key

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A 14k gold bangle with secret key lock. The bangle set at the front with a key plate which can be

Category

1890s French Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Box, Lock & Key
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Box, Lock & Key

Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Box, Lock & Key

Located in Pearland, TX

lined interior and original working lock and key, circa 1870. This fine box has a lovely serpentine

Category

19th Century Swiss Antique Keys

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Neoclassical Porcelain Compotes With Putti & Gold Gilt Greek Key Border, Pair
Neoclassical Porcelain Compotes With Putti & Gold Gilt Greek Key Border, Pair

Neoclassical Porcelain Compotes With Putti & Gold Gilt Greek Key Border, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

flower and root bases with gold gilt Greek Key borders. The bowls are being held by putti or cherubs

Category

Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Dutch silver watch-key by Hendrik Krins, Schoonhoven
19th Century Dutch silver watch-key by Hendrik Krins, Schoonhoven

19th Century Dutch silver watch-key by Hendrik Krins, Schoonhoven

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century Dutch silver watch-key by Hendrik Krins, Schoonhoven 19th century silver watch-key in

Category

Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Keys

Materials

Silver

"Oh if brother would only let me have the key."
"Oh if brother would only let me have the key."

"Oh if brother would only let me have the key."

Located in Miami, FL

Signed "Violet Moore Higgins" in right-center image. Taped to board and matted. Story illustration for unknown publication. Though unconfirmed, it is possible this illustration was...

Category

1920s Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Paper

Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key
Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key

Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key

Located in Reading, Berkshire

opens three fold for storage of pens and papers. Will be sent with: A working key, with gold key swing

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Brass, Steel

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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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