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Six Blade Ring Mechanism, Diderot Chirurgie Supplement Plate 2, circa 1778
Six Blade Ring Mechanism, Diderot Chirurgie Supplement Plate 2, circa 1778

Six Blade Ring Mechanism, Diderot Chirurgie Supplement Plate 2, circa 1778

Located in Langweer, NL

The Chirurgie plates set out surgical instruments, bandages and apparatus, keyed to an explanation in the text volume. The two large wheels make a crisp, almost geometric image that...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Keys

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Paper

Grasshopper Warbler with Spread Wings on a Twig, Morris Print, 1896
Grasshopper Warbler with Spread Wings on a Twig, Morris Print, 1896

Grasshopper Warbler with Spread Wings on a Twig, Morris Print, 1896

Located in Langweer, NL

Each plate combines an engraved black key block with a printed gray tint, finished by hand in watercolor.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

Desert Wheatear Looking Back on Sand, Hand Colored Bird Print, 1896
Desert Wheatear Looking Back on Sand, Hand Colored Bird Print, 1896

Desert Wheatear Looking Back on Sand, Hand Colored Bird Print, 1896

Located in Langweer, NL

Each plate combines an engraved black key block with a printed gray tint, finished by hand in watercolor.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

Whinchat on a Conifer Twig, Hand Colored Wood Engraving, Morris, 1896
Whinchat on a Conifer Twig, Hand Colored Wood Engraving, Morris, 1896

Whinchat on a Conifer Twig, Hand Colored Wood Engraving, Morris, 1896

Located in Langweer, NL

Each plate combines an engraved black key block with a printed gray tint, finished by hand in watercolor.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Keys

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Paper

Two Barred Crossbill on a Leafy Branch, Morris Bird Plate, 1896
Two Barred Crossbill on a Leafy Branch, Morris Bird Plate, 1896

Two Barred Crossbill on a Leafy Branch, Morris Bird Plate, 1896

Located in Langweer, NL

Each plate combines an engraved black key block with a printed gray tint, finished by hand in watercolor.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Keys

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Paper

Golden Oriole Looking Upward, Antique Hand Colored Print, Morris, 1896
Golden Oriole Looking Upward, Antique Hand Colored Print, Morris, 1896

Golden Oriole Looking Upward, Antique Hand Colored Print, Morris, 1896

Located in Langweer, NL

Each plate combines an engraved black key block with a printed gray tint, finished by hand in watercolor.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

Robin Redbreast in Winter Snow by a Thatched Cottage, Morris, 1896
Robin Redbreast in Winter Snow by a Thatched Cottage, Morris, 1896

Robin Redbreast in Winter Snow by a Thatched Cottage, Morris, 1896

Located in Langweer, NL

Each plate combines an engraved black key block with a printed gray tint, finished by hand in watercolor.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

Alpine Warbler or Alpine Accentor on a Rock, Hand Colored Print, 1896
Alpine Warbler or Alpine Accentor on a Rock, Hand Colored Print, 1896

Alpine Warbler or Alpine Accentor on a Rock, Hand Colored Print, 1896

Located in Langweer, NL

Each plate combines an engraved black key block with a printed gray tint, finished by hand in watercolor.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

Willow Warbler on a Leafy Stem, Hand Colored Bird Print, Morris, 1896
Willow Warbler on a Leafy Stem, Hand Colored Bird Print, Morris, 1896

Willow Warbler on a Leafy Stem, Hand Colored Bird Print, Morris, 1896

Located in Langweer, NL

Each plate combines an engraved black key block with a printed gray tint, finished by hand in watercolor.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

Surgical Bandages and Compress, Diderot Chirurgie Plate XVIII, circa 1772
Surgical Bandages and Compress, Diderot Chirurgie Plate XVIII, circa 1772

Surgical Bandages and Compress, Diderot Chirurgie Plate XVIII, circa 1772

Located in Langweer, NL

In this section the instruments, bandages and apparatus of surgery are set out and operations are shown, with numbered figures keyed to an explanation printed in the text volume.

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

Black-Throated Wheatear on a Grassy Mound, Hand Colored Print, 1896
Black-Throated Wheatear on a Grassy Mound, Hand Colored Print, 1896

Black-Throated Wheatear on a Grassy Mound, Hand Colored Print, 1896

Located in Langweer, NL

Each plate combines an engraved black key block with a printed gray tint, finished by hand in watercolor.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

Bluebreast or Bluethroat on a Forked Branch, Antique Bird Print, 1896
Bluebreast or Bluethroat on a Forked Branch, Antique Bird Print, 1896

Bluebreast or Bluethroat on a Forked Branch, Antique Bird Print, 1896

Located in Langweer, NL

Each plate combines an engraved black key block with a printed gray tint, finished by hand in watercolor.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

Redwing on a Green Branch, Hand Colored Bird Print, Morris, 1896
Redwing on a Green Branch, Hand Colored Bird Print, Morris, 1896

Redwing on a Green Branch, Hand Colored Bird Print, Morris, 1896

Located in Langweer, NL

Each plate combines an engraved black key block with a printed gray tint, finished by hand in watercolor.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

Baroque Marquetry Commode with Elm Inlay, 1760
Baroque Marquetry Commode with Elm Inlay, 1760

Baroque Marquetry Commode with Elm Inlay, 1760

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Original fittings and box locks preserved. Three keys included. Dimensions: Width: 115 cm / 45.28 in Depth: 66 cm / 25.98 in Height: 80.5 cm / 31.69 in

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1760s European Baroque Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Polar Night at Spitsbergen (Polarnacht bei Spitzbergen), 1892
Polar Night at Spitsbergen (Polarnacht bei Spitzbergen), 1892

Polar Night at Spitsbergen (Polarnacht bei Spitzbergen), 1892

Located in Stockholm, SE

Moberg’s painting retains these key elements: the broken, icy sea and the sinking vessel appear at lower right, while a stranded life-boat and figures on a berg are drawn toward the ...

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1890s Romantic Antique Keys

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Canvas, Oil

Fine Antique Queen Anne Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase, circa 1710
Fine Antique Queen Anne Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase, circa 1710

Fine Antique Queen Anne Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase, circa 1710

Located in Nottingham, GB

The bureau retains its original brass handles and escutcheons together with its original locks. An original key operates the fall and all but one of the principal drawer locks, while...

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18th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

A Tuareg wood and metal-mounted chest, 19th century
A Tuareg wood and metal-mounted chest, 19th century

A Tuareg wood and metal-mounted chest, 19th century

Located in London, GB

A Tuareg wood and metal-mounted chest,19th century, North or West African, of rectangular form with white metal, brass and copper-inlaid geometric decoration, the hinged lid with fur...

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19th Century African Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

Antique Carved Oak Banjo Barometer and Thermometer with Milk Glass Dials
Antique Carved Oak Banjo Barometer and Thermometer with Milk Glass Dials

Antique Carved Oak Banjo Barometer and Thermometer with Milk Glass Dials

Located in Nottingham, GB

The scale is printed onto an opaque white milk glass backplate, calibrated cleanly in dual scales with Fahrenheit on the left (spanning 20 to 130 degrees) and Centigrade on the right...

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Late 19th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage English Walnut Sideboard with Gold Gilt Legs, 1860-1890
Vintage English Walnut Sideboard with Gold Gilt Legs, 1860-1890

Vintage English Walnut Sideboard with Gold Gilt Legs, 1860-1890

Located in Perkasie, PA

The doors and drawers open properly; however, the original keys are not included. The piece displays age-appropriate wear, including some minor nicks and dings, while remaining in ex...

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1860s English Louis XIV Antique Keys

Materials

Paint, Walnut

1920s Navy Blue Birds Medallion Antique Chinese Peking Carpet Knotted Wool Rug
1920s Navy Blue Birds Medallion Antique Chinese Peking Carpet Knotted Wool Rug

1920s Navy Blue Birds Medallion Antique Chinese Peking Carpet Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Multiple guard bands feature classic Chinese elements, including the Greek key meander and geometric lattice patterns, providing a sophisticated contrast to the sweeping naturalism o...

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1920s Chinese Classical Greek Antique Keys

Materials

Wool

19th Century English Antique Oak Glazed Corner Cabinet
19th Century English Antique Oak Glazed Corner Cabinet

19th Century English Antique Oak Glazed Corner Cabinet

Located in Nottingham, GB

Both sections are complemented by decorative metal escutcheons, and the cabinet retains its key. A moulded cornice crowns the cabinet, while the substantial plinth base and restrain...

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19th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Antique Mahogany Bedside Cupboard
Early 20th Century Antique Mahogany Bedside Cupboard

Early 20th Century Antique Mahogany Bedside Cupboard

Located in Nottingham, GB

The cupboard features a single panelled door opening to reveal an interior fitted with a shelf, providing useful concealed storage. The original key is retained, adding to the period...

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Early 20th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet
Antique English Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet

Antique English Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet

Located in Nottingham, GB

The cabinet is accompanied by its original key. A refined and highly practical example of early 20th-century English cabinet furniture, equally suited to a drawing room, dining room...

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Early 20th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Antique 18th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

Antique 18th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

Located in Nottingham, GB

The chest is accompanied by a key. An impressive example of Georgian storage furniture combining practical functionality, elegant proportions and the enduring character of 18th-cent...

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18th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique Mid 18th Century Welsh Oak Deuddarn Food Cupboard
Antique Mid 18th Century Welsh Oak Deuddarn Food Cupboard

Antique Mid 18th Century Welsh Oak Deuddarn Food Cupboard

Located in Nottingham, GB

Presented in very good antique condition with a solid and substantial construction. A key is included. For practical transportation, the cupboard separates into two sections.

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Mid-18th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

c.1900 Handcrafted Nature Pine Wall Cabinet, Magnus Dagestad (1865-1957), Norway
c.1900 Handcrafted Nature Pine Wall Cabinet, Magnus Dagestad (1865-1957), Norway

c.1900 Handcrafted Nature Pine Wall Cabinet, Magnus Dagestad (1865-1957), Norway

Located in Skien, NO

Attributed to Magnus Dagestad, and it includes its original lock and key. Ideal for storage while adding rustic charm to any space.

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Early 20th Century Norwegian Arts and Crafts Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Perigord Walnut Armoire
19th Century French Perigord Walnut Armoire

19th Century French Perigord Walnut Armoire

Located in Winter Park, FL

Original iron hardware includes a serrure en appliqué, or central box lock, with multi-bolt mechanism, long-strap hinge mounts, and escutcheon, all with ornate openwork and engraved ...

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19th Century French Baroque Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Cast Bronze Boat-Form Ikebana Vessel on Carved Wood Stand
Antique Japanese Cast Bronze Boat-Form Ikebana Vessel on Carved Wood Stand

Antique Japanese Cast Bronze Boat-Form Ikebana Vessel on Carved Wood Stand

Located in Nottingham, GB

A small plover is cast in low relief skimming against the flank of the hull, and an incised geometric key-fret band encircles the outer rim below the raised prow and squared stern.

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Late 19th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Wardrobe
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Wardrobe

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Wardrobe

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Two doors, each lockable with an original lock and key, are hung on large external brass hinges. Both doors are made in frame construction, each featuring two rectangular and one cur...

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Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Caterpillars and Moths on a Cherry Branch, Albin Hand-Colored Plate 86, 1720
Caterpillars and Moths on a Cherry Branch, Albin Hand-Colored Plate 86, 1720

Caterpillars and Moths on a Cherry Branch, Albin Hand-Colored Plate 86, 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

The number "86" is written by hand in ink at the top right of the sheet; no engraved plate number is visible. The insects are keyed with small engraved letters (a, b, c and so on); n...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

Bristly Caterpillars and White Moths on Thorny Sprigs, Albin Plate 87, 1720
Bristly Caterpillars and White Moths on Thorny Sprigs, Albin Plate 87, 1720

Bristly Caterpillars and White Moths on Thorny Sprigs, Albin Plate 87, 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

The number "87" is written by hand in ink at the top right of the sheet; no engraved plate number is visible. The insects are keyed with small engraved letters (a, b, c and so on); n...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

Moths and Caterpillars on Oak, Albin Antique Hand-Colored Plate 93, 1720
Moths and Caterpillars on Oak, Albin Antique Hand-Colored Plate 93, 1720

Moths and Caterpillars on Oak, Albin Antique Hand-Colored Plate 93, 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

The number "93" is written by hand in ink at the top right of the sheet; no engraved plate number is visible. The insects are keyed with small engraved letters (a, b, c and so on); n...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

Red and Black Banded Moths and Caterpillar, Albin Hand-Colored Plate 80, 1720
Red and Black Banded Moths and Caterpillar, Albin Hand-Colored Plate 80, 1720

Red and Black Banded Moths and Caterpillar, Albin Hand-Colored Plate 80, 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

The plate number "LXXX" is engraved in roman numerals at the top right. The insects are keyed with small engraved letters (a, b, c and so on); no species names are printed.

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Early 18th Century British Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

Hairy Caterpillar and Moths on Blackberry Bramble, Albin Antique Plate 81, 1720
Hairy Caterpillar and Moths on Blackberry Bramble, Albin Antique Plate 81, 1720

Hairy Caterpillar and Moths on Blackberry Bramble, Albin Antique Plate 81, 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

The number "81" is written by hand in ink at the top right of the sheet; no engraved plate number is visible. The insects are keyed with small engraved letters (a, b, c and so on); n...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

Moths and Caterpillars on Hawthorn with Red Haws, Albin Plate 95, 1720
Moths and Caterpillars on Hawthorn with Red Haws, Albin Plate 95, 1720

Moths and Caterpillars on Hawthorn with Red Haws, Albin Plate 95, 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

The number "95" is written by hand in ink at the top right of the sheet; no engraved plate number is visible. The insects are keyed with small engraved letters (a, b, c and so on); n...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

Art Deco 1920s Czechoslovakian Black Glass and Crystal Geometric Design Necklace
Art Deco 1920s Czechoslovakian Black Glass and Crystal Geometric Design Necklace

Art Deco 1920s Czechoslovakian Black Glass and Crystal Geometric Design Necklace

Located in Wilmslow, England

All of the stones are faceted and claw set. The key feature of the necklace is a black glass panel etched with a geometric sunray-like pattern.

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1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Keys

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Antique Anglo-Indian Hoshiarpur Inlaid Stationery Box, circa 1900
Antique Anglo-Indian Hoshiarpur Inlaid Stationery Box, circa 1900

Antique Anglo-Indian Hoshiarpur Inlaid Stationery Box, circa 1900

Located in Nottingham, GB

Originally intended for stationery and correspondence, its elegant proportions also make it particularly suitable for use as a trinket, jewellery or decorative desk box. The original...

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Early 20th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mid-19th Century French Breton Carved Oak Buffet Cabinet
Mid-19th Century French Breton Carved Oak Buffet Cabinet

Mid-19th Century French Breton Carved Oak Buffet Cabinet

Located in King's Lynn, GB

The piece is accompanied by three working keys, with the locks remaining functional. The scale of the piece, together with the extensive carving across both the upper and lower sec...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

Queen Anne Period Walnut Chest Of Drawers, Early 18th Century
Queen Anne Period Walnut Chest Of Drawers, Early 18th Century

Queen Anne Period Walnut Chest Of Drawers, Early 18th Century

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

There are working locks and keys for three of the four drawers which require them, with just the second drawer up featuring a lock that doesn't work as it is stuck to open, so this d...

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1710s British Queen Anne Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Fifteenth Century Lock, Vitel Collection, Antique Print, 1851
Fifteenth Century Lock, Vitel Collection, Antique Print, 1851

Fifteenth Century Lock, Vitel Collection, Antique Print, 1851

Located in Langweer, NL

To the left a hooded saint holds a key and to the right another holds a sword, each under a pinnacled canopy.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

Pair of 19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Monks with Goblets
Pair of 19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Monks with Goblets

Pair of 19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Monks with Goblets

Located in Dallas, TX

Both monks wear traditional hooded robes with wide collars, flowing sleeves, and rope belts from which oversized keys are suspended. Their rounded bellies and exaggerated facial expr...

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Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

Chinese Export Campaign Camphorwood Box On Stand
Chinese Export Campaign Camphorwood Box On Stand

Chinese Export Campaign Camphorwood Box On Stand

Located in Essex, MA

Fitted interior and conforming brass mounted case with side flush handles. Key.

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1850s Chinese Campaign Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Bamboo Dresser with Carrara Marble and Mirror
19th Century French Napoleon III Bamboo Dresser with Carrara Marble and Mirror

19th Century French Napoleon III Bamboo Dresser with Carrara Marble and Mirror

Located in Astoria, NY

Wear and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. One key included; locks function except for the third drawer.

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Keys

Materials

Carrara Marble

Mother and Children Reading, 19th c., by William Oliver
Mother and Children Reading, 19th c., by William Oliver

Mother and Children Reading, 19th c., by William Oliver

By William Oliver

Located in New York, NY

Engravings were then made from these drawings.[20] He therefore played a key role in producing one of the Arundel Society's most important early publications.

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19th Century Academic Antique Keys

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Games and Pastimes of the East, Antique Niebuhr Engraving, 1776
Games and Pastimes of the East, Antique Niebuhr Engraving, 1776

Games and Pastimes of the East, Antique Niebuhr Engraving, 1776

Located in Langweer, NL

The lower panel sets out apparatus and boards, each keyed by letter. D is a tall frame hung with ropes; E a swing frame with a single seat hung on two ropes; F a frame carrying a piv...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Keys

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Paper

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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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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.