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Antique Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Key Belcher Rolo Chain
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Key Belcher Rolo Chain

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Key Belcher Rolo Chain

Located in Rotterdam, NL

. The watch key is nicely decorated with scrolling motifs. The beautiful chains in combination with the

Category

Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

14k Gold

RESTORED ANTiQUE ART NOUVEAU STATIONERY WRITING CABINET WITH CALENDAR & KEy
RESTORED ANTiQUE ART NOUVEAU STATIONERY WRITING CABINET WITH CALENDAR & KEy

RESTORED ANTiQUE ART NOUVEAU STATIONERY WRITING CABINET WITH CALENDAR & KEy

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

collectable, Art Nouveau, fully restored stationary writing cabinet with date function and original key In

Category

19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Citrine stone
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Citrine stone

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Citrine stone

Located in Delft, NL

19th century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Citrine stone A brass watch key , gold-plated with

Category

19th Century Dutch Antique Keys

Materials

Gold, Brass

1880s Antique Beige Field Medallion Greek Key Handknotted Chinese Ningxia Rug
1880s Antique Beige Field Medallion Greek Key Handknotted Chinese Ningxia Rug

1880s Antique Beige Field Medallion Greek Key Handknotted Chinese Ningxia Rug

Located in New York, NY

This late 19th-century Antique Chinese Ningxia rug features a 5' 10" x 10' hand-knotted wool pile on an ivory field. The piece exhibits a calm, "dreamlike" aesthetic often characteri...

Category

1880s Chinese Other Antique Keys

Materials

Wool

Antique German Greek Key Rimmed Luncheon Plates by Kpm, 1920s
Antique German Greek Key Rimmed Luncheon Plates by Kpm, 1920s

Antique German Greek Key Rimmed Luncheon Plates by Kpm, 1920s

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous set of ten Greek key rimmed luncheon plates By KPM Porcelain Germany, Circa 1920s

Category

1920s German Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German Greek Key Rimmed Berry Bowls by Kpm, 1920s
Antique German Greek Key Rimmed Berry Bowls by Kpm, 1920s

Antique German Greek Key Rimmed Berry Bowls by Kpm, 1920s

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous set of ten Greek key rimmed berry bowls By KPM Porcelain Germany, Circa 1920s

Category

1920s German Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Porcelain

Edwardian Scottish Silver Presentation Key For The Perry Bandstand 1905
Edwardian Scottish Silver Presentation Key For The Perry Bandstand 1905

Edwardian Scottish Silver Presentation Key For The Perry Bandstand 1905

By James Weir

Located in Norwich, GB

Excellent quality Edwardian solid sterling silver presentation key. Hallmarked in Glasgow in 1904

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Edwardian Antique Keys

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Battle Axe Key or Towel Rack in Brass & Mahogany
Antique Battle Axe Key or Towel Rack in Brass & Mahogany

Antique Battle Axe Key or Towel Rack in Brass & Mahogany

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Decorative large key or dishtowel hanger in shape of an axe. It has 6 hooks and its made from brass

Category

Early 20th Century European Medieval Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century Agate spinner watch key and wax seal stamp
19th Century Agate spinner watch key and wax seal stamp

19th Century Agate spinner watch key and wax seal stamp

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century Agate spinner watch key and wax seal stamp A 19th Century pocket watch key with Agate

Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Keys

Materials

Agate, Brass

19th Century Russian Gilt Iron-Bound Box with Original Key
19th Century Russian Gilt Iron-Bound Box with Original Key

19th Century Russian Gilt Iron-Bound Box with Original Key

Located in Stamford, CT

beautiful gold panels meant to mimic frost on glass. Retaining the original key, the lock in working order

Category

Early 19th Century Russian Other Antique Keys

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century Brass and Onyx Set Stone Watch Key
Early 19th Century Brass and Onyx Set Stone Watch Key

Early 19th Century Brass and Onyx Set Stone Watch Key

Located in Delft, NL

An early 19th century brass and Onyx set stone watch key. An early 19th century brass watch key

Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Silver Louis Philippe Mirror with Greek Key Pattern
French 19th Century Silver Louis Philippe Mirror with Greek Key Pattern

French 19th Century Silver Louis Philippe Mirror with Greek Key Pattern

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Antique French mirror - silver Louis Philippe antique mirror with a lovely Greek Key pattern or

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Keys

Materials

Silver Leaf

19th Century French Wrought Iron Antique Lock with Original Key
19th Century French Wrought Iron Antique Lock with Original Key

19th Century French Wrought Iron Antique Lock with Original Key

Located in Sofia, BG

19th century French wrought iron antique lock with original key that may be used for interior door

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Compound Microscope with Box and Key by R. Winkel, Göttingen, Nr. 18507
Compound Microscope with Box and Key by R. Winkel, Göttingen, Nr. 18507

Compound Microscope with Box and Key by R. Winkel, Göttingen, Nr. 18507

Located in Austin, TX

fitted box of mahogany with nickel hardware and key. Marked on column front: R. Winkel, Gottingen, Nr

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Keys

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Antique Edwardian Platinum & Gold .40ct Diamond Greek Key Filigree Drop Earrings
Antique Edwardian Platinum & Gold .40ct Diamond Greek Key Filigree Drop Earrings

Antique Edwardian Platinum & Gold .40ct Diamond Greek Key Filigree Drop Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European & Old Single Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - H-J Color - SI1-I1 Clarity - 0.40ctw (approx.) Material: Solid Platinum Top...

Category

1910s Edwardian Antique Keys

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique NEOCLASSICAL Alabaster Pendant Light w. GREEK KEY Detailing, circa 1920.
Antique NEOCLASSICAL Alabaster Pendant Light w. GREEK KEY Detailing, circa 1920.

Antique NEOCLASSICAL Alabaster Pendant Light w. GREEK KEY Detailing, circa 1920.

Located in Lisse, NL

single block of alabaster, featuring a refined Greek key frieze around the middle, a delicately beaded

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Wire, Metal

Antique Victorian Gemstone Pendant Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Greek Key
Antique Victorian Gemstone Pendant Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Greek Key

Antique Victorian Gemstone Pendant Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Greek Key

Located in Torrance, CA

Greek Key pattern and classical motifs frame the mount, adding a beautiful contrast of color to the

Category

19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

19th Century Swedish Black Chest of Three Drawers with Greek Key
19th Century Swedish Black Chest of Three Drawers with Greek Key

19th Century Swedish Black Chest of Three Drawers with Greek Key

Located in Round Top, TX

key motif and mythical griffin on top drawer, raised on tapered feet. Restored, later professional

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keys

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Arnold & Son Veterinary Operation Key Table "Canine Table"
19th Century Arnold & Son Veterinary Operation Key Table "Canine Table"

19th Century Arnold & Son Veterinary Operation Key Table "Canine Table"

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Smithfields. This table dates from 1890 as the brass cast keys are stamped with the Arnold & Son stamp and

Category

1890s English Late Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

Antique Platinum Diamond Greek Key Engraved Work Sides Eternity Band Ring
Antique Platinum Diamond Greek Key Engraved Work Sides Eternity Band Ring

Antique Platinum Diamond Greek Key Engraved Work Sides Eternity Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European & Old Single Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds Material: Solid Platinum Weight: 1.76 Grams Ring Size:...

Category

19th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Georgian Satinwood Sewing Box circa 1825 with Lock and Key
Georgian Satinwood Sewing Box circa 1825 with Lock and Key

Georgian Satinwood Sewing Box circa 1825 with Lock and Key

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Refitted Georgian satinwood four footed sewing wood box with working lock and key, circa 1825.

Category

1820s Georgian Antique Keys

Materials

Satinwood

Art Nouveau Key Brooch in 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Mistletoe
Art Nouveau Key Brooch in 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Mistletoe

Art Nouveau Key Brooch in 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Mistletoe

Located in PARIS, FR

Art Nouveau key brooch in 18 karat gold and enamel. This delightful brooch takes the form of a key

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Keys

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Mid-19th Century Oil on Canvas, "Holding the Keys", English
Mid-19th Century Oil on Canvas, "Holding the Keys", English

Mid-19th Century Oil on Canvas, "Holding the Keys", English

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Mid-19th century oil on canvas, "Holding the Keys" of a girl holding a plate of fruit and wine in

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Paint

19th Century French Iron Wine Cage from Burgundy with Lock and Key
19th Century French Iron Wine Cage from Burgundy with Lock and Key

19th Century French Iron Wine Cage from Burgundy with Lock and Key

Located in Dallas, TX

seventy-two bottles, and is fitted with its original working lock and key, offering both security and

Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

French Gothic Style Wrought Iron Giant Key Locksmith Trade Sign
French Gothic Style Wrought Iron Giant Key Locksmith Trade Sign

French Gothic Style Wrought Iron Giant Key Locksmith Trade Sign

Located in Stamford, CT

French wrought iron black painted locksmith trade sign in the form of a large and elaborate key

Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Antique Keys

Materials

Wrought Iron

Victorian Gunmetal Double Skeleton Key Fob Pendant with Hidden Tools
Victorian Gunmetal Double Skeleton Key Fob Pendant with Hidden Tools

Victorian Gunmetal Double Skeleton Key Fob Pendant with Hidden Tools

Located in Narberth, PA

contrast. Rather substantial in size, the piece is comprised of 2 old-fashioned skeleton key fobs, each

Category

1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Mixed Metal

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Leather Scriver Slope will include A Single Glass Inkwell A vintage pen S modern notepad A key with

Category

19th Century British Campaign Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

1820s English Mahogany Partner's Desk with Greek Key Leather Top
1820s English Mahogany Partner's Desk with Greek Key Leather Top

1820s English Mahogany Partner's Desk with Greek Key Leather Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th-century English mahogany partner's desk. A tooled gilt Greek key pattern borders the

Category

19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

President William Howard Taft University Club Solid Gold Presentation Key
President William Howard Taft University Club Solid Gold Presentation Key

President William Howard Taft University Club Solid Gold Presentation Key

By Galt & Bro. Jewelers

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1913 Solid 14K Yellow Gold Presentation Key and chain from the University Club of Washington

Category

1910s American Antique Keys

Materials

14k Gold

American Poplar Greek Key & Sunburst Fire Place Mantel . Circa 1820
American Poplar Greek Key & Sunburst Fire Place Mantel . Circa 1820

American Poplar Greek Key & Sunburst Fire Place Mantel . Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

American fire place mantel made of poplar with Greek key motif and carved corner sunburst supported

Category

1820s American American Empire Antique Keys

Materials

Poplar, Wood

A Large Chinese Brass Fish Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
A Large Chinese Brass Fish Lock with Key, Early 20th Century

A Large Chinese Brass Fish Lock with Key, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Large Chinese Brass Fish Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Perth Collection

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Keys

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold & Enamel, Fancy Victorian Pocket Watch Key Pendant
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold & Enamel, Fancy Victorian Pocket Watch Key Pendant

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold & Enamel, Fancy Victorian Pocket Watch Key Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Watch Key 15ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian pocket watch key

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Circa 1850 French Gold Louis Philippe Mirror with Greek Key Motif
Circa 1850 French Gold Louis Philippe Mirror with Greek Key Motif

Circa 1850 French Gold Louis Philippe Mirror with Greek Key Motif

Located in Dallas, TX

Greek key motif. The French mirror, which dates to circa 1850, can be used in just about any room of

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Keys

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Monkey Bronze Sculture With Umbreller Jewelry Dish  / Keys / Coins Plate. France
Monkey Bronze Sculture With Umbreller Jewelry Dish  / Keys / Coins Plate. France

Monkey Bronze Sculture With Umbreller Jewelry Dish / Keys / Coins Plate. France

By Leblanc Frères 1

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Monkey Bronze Sculture With Umbreller Jewelry Dish / Keys / Coins Plate. Made in France, by

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Keys

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Pair of French Provincial Paneled Walnut Doors with Original Key
Antique Pair of French Provincial Paneled Walnut Doors with Original Key

Antique Pair of French Provincial Paneled Walnut Doors with Original Key

Located in Hopewell, NJ

keys and locks - the keys in the shape of numbers 1, 2 and 3! Taken from a French chateau, these

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

English Antique Oak Wardrobe with Corrugated Wood Doors, Shelves and Key
English Antique Oak Wardrobe with Corrugated Wood Doors, Shelves and Key

English Antique Oak Wardrobe with Corrugated Wood Doors, Shelves and Key

Located in San Francisco, CA

, two corrugated doors which can be locked with the skeleton key, crown molding and bun feet on the

Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Oak and Iron Chest With Original Key
17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Oak and Iron Chest With Original Key

17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Oak and Iron Chest With Original Key

Located in Stamford, CT

key and working lock. The front panel with chip carved surface, scalloped gardrooning surrounding

Category

Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Keys

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Scandinavian Single Door Pine Wardrobe Pagoda Crown Bun Feet 2 Keys 1880s
Scandinavian Single Door Pine Wardrobe Pagoda Crown Bun Feet 2 Keys 1880s

Scandinavian Single Door Pine Wardrobe Pagoda Crown Bun Feet 2 Keys 1880s

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A fantastic Scandinavian pine wardrobe featuring a pagoda style crown on front bun feet, a single two-panel door, a lower drawer with numerous hooks to hang clothing. Made of solid ...

Category

1880s Dutch Rustic Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

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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.