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Iron Cassaforte with Keys and intricate lock mechanism, 18th century
Located in Greding, DE
picks to unlock the lock's extensive mechanism.
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18th Century European Baroque Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Iron
H 50.79 in W 37.41 in D 23.23 in
19th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
renowned for their resistance to lock picking and tampering. Famously, the company had a "challenge lock
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Brass
Edwardian Diminutive Post Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The oak box with brass Royal Georgian plaque on top, pick up times on the front. The brass lock and
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Brass
Italian Baroque Iron Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Beautifully restored and fully functional, this iron safe utilizes hidden keyholes and a 3-key locking
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Iron
Antique French Oak Display Cabinet
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
bottom, lead light green glass, lock on top works locks on bottom dont work, this item has been French
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Late 19th Century Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Oak
18 Carat Gold 'Verre Eglomisé' Angel Locket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold and black and gold ‘verre eglomisé’ angel locket, the little lock opens to open
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1810s French Empire Antique Lock Picks
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Kidney Writing Table Desk Secret Drawers 19th C
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
an expert lock picker. He found that the best way to sell his Companies locks was to pick the locks
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1890s English Edwardian Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Anglo Indian Rosewood Secrétaire Bookcase
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
drawer opens up to a desk with six small drawer, there is a centre section the door is locked, below
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19th Century Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Brass, Copper
20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
to pick the lock of their trunks. This lock is still used today. 1892 would prove to be a time of
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1910s French Other Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Brass
H 22.05 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
to pick the lock of their trunks. This lock is still used today. 1892 would prove to be a time of
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1910s French Other Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Brass
H 22.05 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
to pick the lock of their trunks. This lock is still used today. 1892 would prove to be a time of
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1910s French Other Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
H 22.45 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
to pick the lock of their trunks. This lock is still used today. 1892 would prove to be a time of
Category
1910s French Other Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
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H 22.05 in W 35.44 in D 21.26 in
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Monogram Canvas, Paris c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the lock of their trunks. This lock is
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Early 1900s French Other Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Brass
H 24.41 in W 25.6 in D 24.81 in
Mahogany Writing Table - Bean Shape - Edwardian Period - Circa: 1890-1900
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
, he became a salesman for one of the leading American lock manufacturers, Jones & Newell. He travelled
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19th Century British Country Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.35 in W 53.55 in D 30.32 in
Antique Country French Walnut Pannetiere ~ Bread Box
Located in Dallas, TX
original design was intended as a place to keep freshly baked bread, literally under lock and key, so that
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Steel
Rare 20Th Century Louis Vuitton Car Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France C.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
, his son George invented and patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the
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1910s French Other Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Brass
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H 9.06 in W 34.26 in D 16.54 in
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
to pick the lock of their trunks. This lock is still used today. 1892 would prove to be a time of
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Early 1900s French Other Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Brass
H 22.45 in W 39.77 in D 22.05 in
Rare 19th Century Louis Vuitton Shirt Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1895
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the lock of their trunks. This lock is
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1890s French Other Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Brass
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H 14.57 in W 25.99 in D 19.69 in
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
to pick the lock of their trunks. This lock is still used today. 1892 would prove to be a time of
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1910s French Other Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Brass
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H 21.26 in W 29.53 in D 18.9 in
Rare 20th Century Louis Vuitton "Low Wardrobe" Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
to pick the lock of their trunks. This lock is still used today. 1892 would prove to be a time of
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1920s French Other Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Large Victorian Games Compendium in Hardwood Jointed Box with Many Games
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
into its top, a brass twin lever lock and brass hinges. The interior is sectioned into different sub
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Metal, Brass
No Reserve
H 3.5 in W 19.75 in D 9.5 in
19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
when he managed to pick both a Bramah lock and also the famous Chubb detector lock.
As a result of
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Jones & Hobbs, lock makers. About 1840 he became a salesman for the Day & Newell Company - one of
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1880s Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 19thC English Victorian Hobbs Kneehole Cylinder Roll Writing Bureau Desk
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
in America. He became a salesman for one of America’s foremost lock manufacturers – Jones & Newell in
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19th Century Victorian Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 43.25 in W 44 in D 19 in
Rare and Important German Renaissance Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oakwood
Original lock and key
This beautiful and robust chest stands on square feet ending in
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16th Century German Renaissance Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Early 19th Century Mantel Clock, Firegilt Bronze, Paris circa 1810
Located in Greven, DE
. Both allude to the flourishing trade with the French colonies. The corner appliqués also pick up on
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Jones & Hobbs, lock makers. About 1840 he became a salesman for the Day & Newell Company - one of
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1880s English Victorian Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century Coromandel and Inlaid Table Attributed to Jackson & Graham
By Jackson & Graham
Located in London, GB
. The lock was constructed so that if someone tried to pick it or open it with the wrong key it became
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19th Century English Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Brass
Museum Quality Carved Arts and Crafts Box w. Compartments, Rose Sculptures Etc.
Located in Lisse, NL
. That probably is, because in real life this box is so amazing that when you pick it up, you immediately
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Brass
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H 5.7 in W 16.2 in D 12.2 in
19th Century English Mahogany Bombé Shape Wine Cooler by Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
make an instrument that will pick or open this lock shall receive 200 guineas the moment it is produced
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Silver Plate
Arts & Crafts Jewelry Box Casket by Erhard & Sohne, Vienna Secession w. Dome Top
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Lisse, NL
around. This rare antique also comes with the original key (lock is in working order) and it too is a
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Brass
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H 4.2 in W 7.6 in D 4.3 in
4 Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut Dining Chairs Set
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
Golden Oak, the “new” American style. A few were still locked into the old mode of cranking out tiresome
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Late 19th Century Jacobean Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Walnut
H 43 in W 23 in D 21.5 in
Commode, Taquillón, Walnut, Wrought Iron, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
fronts decorated with carvings, and has two doors under two drawers, all with key lock (shields of lock
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Wrought Iron
Globe De Mariée, Marriage Crystal Dome 1880s with Love Angel
Located in Bilbao, ES
wedding bouquet, lock of hair from their children and jewelery would be placed and protected on these
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Walnut and Iron Chest, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
red cloth background made with stylized and simplified vegetal and architectural elements. Lock with
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17th Century European Baroque Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Iron
Antique Lifetime Furn. Jacobean Spanish Walnut Buffet Sideboard Server Cabinet
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
” American style. A few were still locked into the old mode of cranking out tiresome Victorian revival styles
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Early 20th Century American Jacobean Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Walnut, Paint
H 37.5 in W 39.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique Lifetime Furn. Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut Buffet Sideboard Console
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
running full tilt turning out productions in Golden Oak, the “new” American style. A few were still locked
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Walnut
H 40.5 in W 72 in D 21 in
Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut China Cabinet Cupboard
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
few were still locked into the old mode of cranking out tiresome Victorian revival styles but that was
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Walnut
H 66 in W 40 in D 17 in
Italian style "bargueño". Tortoiseshell, wood, bronze. 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
tortoiseshell and an elaborate golden bronze lock shield (two rampant lions faced, located on a garland and with
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18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Bronze
French Medieval Style Silver Jewelry Box, circa 1880
Located in Miami, FL
Rose). Comes with the original lock and key.
Le Roman de la Rose, begun by Guillaume de Lorris circa
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19th Century French Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Herrenzimmer Tisch Löwentatzen Alt Antik Schreibtisch Büromöbel
Located in Lage, DE
and a lock does not work anymore.
Measures: Writing desk
Height x 78cm, length x 175cm, depth x
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1920s Antique Lock Picks
19th Century Pair of Golden Oak Table Cabinets
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
un-pickable and tamper proof. He created what he called the ‘Challenge Lock’, displaying it in his
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1840s English Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Turquoise Locket Gold Gilt, circa 1890
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
into a river. He and his lady were picking flowers by the side of the river at the time when the poor
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1890s British Victorian Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, Gilt Metal
French Antique Safe
Located in Austin, TX
mechanisms have two keys and a unique lock pick. This rare piece has a reasonable size that makes it the
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1840s Industrial Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Iron
Italian Iron Floor Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
additional secret compartment is a hidden drawer in the base, in which the keys and unique lock pick can be
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19th Century Italian Other Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Iron
Italian Iron Floor Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
the keys and unique lock pick can be stored.
The safe's grandeur and detail are clear indications
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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Iron
18th Century Northern Italian Iron Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
iron keys — each of which have hidden keyholes — as well as a special lock pick. Also known as a
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18th Century Italian Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Italian 18th-Century Iron Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
massive safe’s contents requires three keys and a unique lock pick. The keyholes are hidden behind secret
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18th Century Italian Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Iron
Fine Early Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Benington, Herts
able to pick them.
The Bramah lock is a lock design that was created by Joseph Bramah in 1784. The
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Italian Capers Harvest Table
Located in Austin, TX
Italian capers picking farm table from Sicily. The thick plank fir top features a two-tone light
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1840s Italian Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Fir
Impressive 19th Century Hobbs & Co Safe
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in Eindhoven, NL
. Weight 100 kg -130 kg
The Protector lock (also called the "moveable lock") was an early 1850s lock
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1850s British Victorian Antique Lock Picks
Tiffany & Co. Snake Skin Jewelry Box with Bramah Locks, circa 1880
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Shippensburg, PA
exemplary. The lock is a patented design by Joseph Bramah and was likely executed by his company around 1880
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19th Century American Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Velvet
19th Century Oak Octagonal Parquetry Drum Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
. In the great exhibition of 1851 Hobbs was the first to pick Bramah's lock and the Chubb detector lock
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19th Century Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
locks. Alfred Charles Hobbs was an American lock maker born in 1812 in Boston, Massachusetts. He went to
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Iron Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
metalworkers.
The locking mechanism is exceptionally complex, utilizing hidden keyholes and a total of three
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19th Century Italian Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Iron
Venetian Double-Door Hobnail Safe, Circa 1680
Located in New Orleans, LA
pick used to unveil three hidden locks. Each key has a different shape that corresponds with a matching
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17th Century Other Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Iron
Jewelry box, Enamel, wood, textile, metal, Vienna, 19th Century, with faults
Located in Madrid, ES
box raised on four legs in the shape of discs and locked by key in the two front doors and the top of
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19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 8.86 in W 7.49 in D 5.71 in
Antique French Carved Walnut Prayer Kneeler Prie Dieu Chapel Gothic Cabinet
Located in Shreveport, LA
operate lock.
Shipping:
Due to the larger size, this item requires freight service. White glove
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1890s French Gothic Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Walnut
H 50 in W 23.5 in L 50 in
19th Century French Glass Vitrine Display Cabinet Carved Louis XV Music Motif
Located in Shreveport, LA
. Original old glass; tiny chip to one edge at the cabinet door top. Possible lock replacements. Included
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Blown Glass, Oak
H 73 in W 27 in D 16.5 in
Antique Satinwood Writing Table Desk Maple & Co Paris 19th Century
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
interested in locks. For a while he was a partner in a small firm of Jones & Hobbs, lock makers. About 1840
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1880s French Victorian Antique Lock Picks
Materials
Leather, Kingwood, Satinwood
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Antique Lock Picks For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique lock picks for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all antique lock picks available were constructed with great care. Antique lock picks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique lock picks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Baroque and Georgian antique lock picks are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique lock picks over the years, but those made by Hobbs & Co., Holland & Sons and Maple & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Lock Picks?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,627, while they’re typically $366 on the low end and $98,500 highest priced.
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