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Three Locks Trunk, Spain, circa 1600
Three Locks Trunk, Spain, circa 1600

Three Locks Trunk, Spain, circa 1600

Located in Madrid, ES

Trunk with three locks, made in wood, leather and wrought iron. This type of trunks and chest with three locks were very common in town halls.

Category

Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Locks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Collection of 13 German Steel Forged Locks
Collection of 13 German Steel Forged Locks

Collection of 13 German Steel Forged Locks

$1,560Sale Price / set|20% Off

Collection of 13 German Steel Forged Locks

Located in Casteren, NL

These 13 wrought iron locks are all antique locks forged by a blacksmith.

Category

17th Century German Antique Locks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Three Locks Chest, Walnut, Iron, Spain, 17th Century
Three Locks Chest, Walnut, Iron, Spain, 17th Century

Three Locks Chest, Walnut, Iron, Spain, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

On the outside, it has a series of wrought iron fittings (corners with fleur-de-lis finish), two handles on the sides with openwork fittings and, on the front, three key locks with a...

Category

17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Locks

Materials

Other, Iron

Near Pair Of 19th Century Marine Chests With Double Locks
Near Pair Of 19th Century Marine Chests With Double Locks

Near Pair Of 19th Century Marine Chests With Double Locks

Located in Brussels, Brussels

a near pair of campaign trunks in camphor with double locks superb patina and in magnificent condition

Category

19th Century British Campaign Antique Locks

Materials

Wood

1900s Antique Korean Brass Fish Locks Set of Four
1900s Antique Korean Brass Fish Locks Set of Four

1900s Antique Korean Brass Fish Locks Set of Four

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1900s Antique Korean Brass Fish Locks Set of Four Fish Shaped Lock 7.13 h x 3.5 w x 1.13 d Unrestored original vintage condition See all images for condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Chinese Export Antique Locks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Optica View Amsterdam Hogesluis & Amstel Locks, Basset Paris c.1770
Optica View Amsterdam Hogesluis & Amstel Locks, Basset Paris c.1770

Optica View Amsterdam Hogesluis & Amstel Locks, Basset Paris c.1770

Located in Langweer, NL

Optica View Amsterdam Hogesluis & Amstel Locks, Basset Paris c.1770 This is a finely engraved and hand-colored optica view titled Vue de l’ecluse d’Amstel regardant par le dehors d’...

Category

1770s French Antique Locks

Materials

Paper

19th Century Camphror Wood Marine Or Campaign Chest With Double Locks
19th Century Camphror Wood Marine Or Campaign Chest With Double Locks

19th Century Camphror Wood Marine Or Campaign Chest With Double Locks

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb 19th century marine or campaign chest in camphor wood with its double locks Double lock chests are the rarest. English navy chest with its brass fittings and protection typica...

Category

19th Century British Campaign Antique Locks

Materials

Wood

Lot of 18th-19th Century Wrought Iron Locks and Tools
Lot of 18th-19th Century Wrought Iron Locks and Tools

Lot of 18th-19th Century Wrought Iron Locks and Tools

Located in Casteren, NL

Lot of locks and tools different sizes and ages. Original keys, good working condition.

Category

Mid-19th Century German Antique Locks

Bureau Bookcase Oak German Serpentine Front Original Brassware Working Locks
Bureau Bookcase Oak German Serpentine Front Original Brassware Working Locks

Bureau Bookcase Oak German Serpentine Front Original Brassware Working Locks

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

- The original metalware is exceptional and amazingly intact as are the working locks with original keys. Most likely due to the provenance of having remained in the original schlo...

Category

1740s German Rococo Antique Locks

Materials

Oak

19thc L.E. Morrison Flat Top Leather Trunk W/Leather & Iron Locks
19thc L.E. Morrison Flat Top Leather Trunk W/Leather & Iron Locks

19thc L.E. Morrison Flat Top Leather Trunk W/Leather & Iron Locks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

MORRISON 19th century storage flat top trunk. leather and metal with iron locks and original hardware and original leather handles. all in good shape.

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Locks

Materials

Metal

Antique 15th Century Medieval Gothic Iron Money Strongbox with Original Locks
Antique 15th Century Medieval Gothic Iron Money Strongbox with Original Locks

Antique 15th Century Medieval Gothic Iron Money Strongbox with Original Locks

Located in Doha, QA

The front of the box is fitted with its two original exterior locks, an extraordinary rarity as such elements were typically the first to be lost over the centuries.

Category

15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Antique Locks

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Door Locks On Marble As Bookends - A Pair
18th Century French Door Locks On Marble As Bookends - A Pair

18th Century French Door Locks On Marble As Bookends - A Pair

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of 18th century French door locks artfully repurposed into elegant bookends.

Category

1790s French Antique Locks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Camphorwood Marine Or Campaign Chest With Double Locks And Tray
19th Century Camphorwood Marine Or Campaign Chest With Double Locks And Tray

19th Century Camphorwood Marine Or Campaign Chest With Double Locks And Tray

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb 19th-century camphorwood marine chest with double locks and camphorwood tray. Double-lock chests are the rarest of all.

Category

19th Century British Campaign Antique Locks

Materials

Wood

Rideau Canal Locks and Haliburton’s Residence – Pair of Canadian Views, ca.1850
Rideau Canal Locks and Haliburton’s Residence – Pair of Canadian Views, ca.1850

Rideau Canal Locks and Haliburton’s Residence – Pair of Canadian Views, ca.1850

Located in Langweer, NL

The first engraving, titled “Vannes sur le Canal Rideau près Bytown,” shows the locks on the Rideau Canal near Bytown (modern-day Ottawa).

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Locks

Materials

Paper

20th Century Spanish Carved Pine Tuscan Six Drawers Chiiffonier with Locks
20th Century Spanish Carved Pine Tuscan Six Drawers Chiiffonier with Locks

20th Century Spanish Carved Pine Tuscan Six Drawers Chiiffonier with Locks

Located in Miami, FL

From Northern Spain, constructed of solid pine, called "mobila", the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing six drawers with solid pine, raised on a plinth b...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Locks

Materials

Iron

Antique Rendering of a Photo of Yale Locks-Hardware, Stamford Connecticut
Antique Rendering of a Photo of Yale Locks-Hardware, Stamford Connecticut

Antique Rendering of a Photo of Yale Locks-Hardware, Stamford Connecticut

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique circa 1897 rendering of an Aerial photograph view of the huge complex of the manufacturing company formerly residing in Stamford, Connecticut. Image measures 18 3/4 x 34 1/4...

Category

Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Locks

Materials

Wood

Eton from the Locks 19th century hand-coloured engraving by James Redaway
Eton from the Locks 19th century hand-coloured engraving by James Redaway

Eton from the Locks 19th century hand-coloured engraving by James Redaway

Located in London, GB

James Redaway (1797 - 1858) Eton from the Locks Hand-coloured engraving 27 x 28 cm Redaway's view of Eton College, seen from the locks on the River Thames.

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Locks

Materials

Engraving

19th Century Spanish Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware and Three Locks
19th Century Spanish Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware and Three Locks

19th Century Spanish Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware and Three Locks

Located in Miami, FL

The Louis XIII style cassone is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich walnut patina. The trunk has three locks because in this period this trunk ha...

Category

Early 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Locks

Materials

Iron

Massive Antique George III 1780 Hardwood Library Desk Table George Rex Locks
Massive Antique George III 1780 Hardwood Library Desk Table George Rex Locks

Massive Antique George III 1780 Hardwood Library Desk Table George Rex Locks

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite George III circa 1780-1800 extra large Library table writing desk with period George Rex stamped locks This piece will honestly ...

Category

1780s English George III Antique Locks

Materials

Brass

19th Century "The Double Locks, Exeter Canal" Signed Watercolor by F.J. Aldridge
19th Century "The Double Locks, Exeter Canal" Signed Watercolor by F.J. Aldridge

19th Century "The Double Locks, Exeter Canal" Signed Watercolor by F.J. Aldridge

By Frederick James Aldridge

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century watercolor by F.J. Aldridge "The Double Locks, Exeter Canal". Frederick James Aldridge, 1850-1938.

Category

Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Locks

Materials

Paper

Antique Miniature Four Drawer Tall Boy Dresser with Turned Knobs & Brass Locks
Antique Miniature Four Drawer Tall Boy Dresser with Turned Knobs & Brass Locks

Antique Miniature Four Drawer Tall Boy Dresser with Turned Knobs & Brass Locks

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This minature table top sized chest of drawers is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1880 and done in a Colonial style. This n...

Category

Late 19th Century American Colonial Revival Antique Locks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Mid-Sized Iron Trunk Safe with Locks and Key
19th Century Swedish Mid-Sized Iron Trunk Safe with Locks and Key

19th Century Swedish Mid-Sized Iron Trunk Safe with Locks and Key

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish iron safe from the 19th century. This antique Swedish rectangular-shaped iron safe features three chunky padlocks which dangle open from the front top (note that these cann...

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Locks

Materials

Metal, Iron

Unique antique oak bread cabinet from the late 17th century with working locks
Unique antique oak bread cabinet from the late 17th century with working locks

Unique antique oak bread cabinet from the late 17th century with working locks

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This fantastic, original late 17th-century bread cabinet with 2 doors is made of oak and features a unique finish with brass-colored nails/tacks in the doors. With its practical shel...

Category

Late 17th Century Antique Locks

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century French Mahogany Commode Stamped Mon Kreiger
Late 19th Century French Mahogany Commode Stamped Mon Kreiger

Late 19th Century French Mahogany Commode Stamped Mon Kreiger

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Late 19th Century French mahogany commode. Locks stamped 'Mon Kreiger'. With excellent quality ormolu mounts and the original marble top.

Category

19th Century French Antique Locks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Late 19th Century French Mahogany and Leather Writing Desk
Late 19th Century French Mahogany and Leather Writing Desk

Late 19th Century French Mahogany and Leather Writing Desk

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

With original leather insert and brass mounts. With working locks and keys for four drawers.

Category

19th Century French Antique Locks

Materials

Mahogany

Oak Gothic Cabinet
Oak Gothic Cabinet

Oak Gothic Cabinet

Located in Beaune, FR

Coquentin, Rue de Vaugirard, Paris". Original locks and keys. Beautifully crafted 19th-century French piece.

Category

19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Locks

Materials

Oak

Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt and White Painted Doors
Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt and White Painted Doors

Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt and White Painted Doors

Located in Queens, NY

4 PairS of French Louis XV style (late 19th Century) parcel gilt & white painted doors with ormolu hardware & steel locks, (PRICED PER Pair).

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Locks

Materials

Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Ebonised Writing Desk
Large 19th Century French Ebonised Writing Desk

Large 19th Century French Ebonised Writing Desk

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Wonderful original hide writing leather with working locks and keys. Paris makers stamp to the underside.

Category

19th Century French Antique Locks

Materials

Ebony

19th Century Swedish Painted Tall Boy Chest
19th Century Swedish Painted Tall Boy Chest

19th Century Swedish Painted Tall Boy Chest

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Fitted with six reeded decorated drawers, all with original locks and a key all with bronze hardware. With canted half columns standing on turned legs, in a putty coloured gently wor...

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Locks

Materials

Bronze

Restored Bauhaus Beech Writing Desk Made in 1930s by Mücke, Melder, Czechia
Restored Bauhaus Beech Writing Desk Made in 1930s by Mücke, Melder, Czechia

Restored Bauhaus Beech Writing Desk Made in 1930s by Mücke, Melder, Czechia

By Mücke & Melder

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

New polish and professionally cleaned chrome. Drawers (8) and locks are fully functional. Tubular steel with original chrome plating and patina.

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Locks

Materials

Chrome, Steel

A fine 19th c French Louis XVI writing desk by L. Dromard. Kingwood and rosewood
A fine 19th c French Louis XVI writing desk by L. Dromard. Kingwood and rosewood

A fine 19th c French Louis XVI writing desk by L. Dromard. Kingwood and rosewood

By L. Dromard

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine 19th century French Louis XV kingwood and rosewood and leather top writing desk by Leon Dromard. Locks signed Fichet A. Paris. Fine gilt bronze mounts.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Locks

Materials

Bronze

George II period burr walnut bureau
George II period burr walnut bureau

George II period burr walnut bureau

Located in Folkestone, GB

Raised on original bracket feet and retaining the original brass handles and locks. Circa 1740

Category

18th Century Antique Locks

Materials

Walnut

Grand-Scale Green Painted Gustavian Cabinet
Grand-Scale Green Painted Gustavian Cabinet

Grand-Scale Green Painted Gustavian Cabinet

Located in Chireno, TX

Three lower shelves (14 inches deep) and five upper shelves (11.38 inches deep). Working locks are keys.

Category

Late 18th Century Swedish French Provincial Antique Locks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Kingwood Parquetry & Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat in the Louis XV Style
Kingwood Parquetry & Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat in the Louis XV Style

Kingwood Parquetry & Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat in the Louis XV Style

Located in King's Lynn, GB

The desk is supplied with working keys for all locks, which have been newly cut to ensure full functionality.

Category

Late 19th Century British Louis XV Antique Locks

Materials

Ormolu

Mahogany 32 Drawer “Shannon” Filing Cabinet - 1890/1900
Mahogany 32 Drawer “Shannon” Filing Cabinet - 1890/1900

Mahogany 32 Drawer “Shannon” Filing Cabinet - 1890/1900

Located in Linkebeek, BE

This 32-drawer cabinet locks with a central bolt (at the bottom center); key not included.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Locks

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Directoire Commode in Yew Wood, Neoclassical Style
19th Century French Directoire Commode in Yew Wood, Neoclassical Style

19th Century French Directoire Commode in Yew Wood, Neoclassical Style

Located in Southampton, NJ

Features include rectangular top with turret rear and front corners over 3 paneled long drawers, original locks, all raised on turned tapering turned feet.

Category

19th Century French Directoire Antique Locks

Materials

Brass

RARE - Camphor Wood Campaign Writing Box w/ Ebonized Lines Set on a Bronze Stand
RARE - Camphor Wood Campaign Writing Box w/ Ebonized Lines Set on a Bronze Stand

RARE - Camphor Wood Campaign Writing Box w/ Ebonized Lines Set on a Bronze Stand

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

The lid is fitted with locks to either side and the two front drawers, there are 3 keys, 1 opens all four locks the other 2 open both lid locks and the right drawer leaving the left ...

Category

Early 19th Century Indian Campaign Antique Locks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Louis Philippe French Antique Buffet, Solid Wood, Circa 1880
Louis Philippe French Antique Buffet, Solid Wood, Circa 1880

Louis Philippe French Antique Buffet, Solid Wood, Circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

The doors have working locks and keys. This piece is in very nice antique condition with only minor surface wear consistent with age and use.

Category

1880s French Antique Locks

Materials

Wood

Superb Serpentine Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Superb Serpentine Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers

Superb Serpentine Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Top quality oak lined Queen Anne serpentine chest on chest of nine drawers, original locks, burr walnut with brass plate handles, standing on bracket feet, splits into two for ease, ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Antique Locks

Materials

Burl

French Alps Chestnut Workbench, Circa 1850, Solid Wood
French Alps Chestnut Workbench, Circa 1850, Solid Wood

French Alps Chestnut Workbench, Circa 1850, Solid Wood

Located in Austin, TX

The bottom compartment has two working locks and keys. The interior features wooden shelving used to store wood working tools originally.

Category

1850s French Industrial Antique Locks

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Metamorphic Table
Early 19th Century English Mahogany Metamorphic Table

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Metamorphic Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

In figured mahogany with a rich patina the table is in desk form with two fitted drawers. With original locks and key. The table morphs into an eight seat dining table with best qual...

Category

19th Century English Antique Locks

Materials

Brass

Super Oak Sideboard Dresser Base
Super Oak Sideboard Dresser Base

Super Oak Sideboard Dresser Base

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Excellent quality solid oak two drawer dresser base with plank base, brass handles, working locks, excellent waxed home ready condition. 28.5" high 45.5" length 19" depth You are w...

Category

Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Antique Locks

Materials

Oak

19th Century George III Style Mahogany Partners Desk
19th Century George III Style Mahogany Partners Desk

19th Century George III Style Mahogany Partners Desk

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

With an inset tooled green leather top, two pedestals each with 5 drawers on each side with cock beaded molding and brass hardware, two center drawers on each side, resting on a plin...

Category

19th Century English George III Antique Locks

Materials

Brass

Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Desk
Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Desk

Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Desk

Located in Chireno, TX

Locks and gilt repousse tole escutcheons appear original or very early.

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Locks

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

French Louis XV style Demi lune commode chest with cream marble top
French Louis XV style Demi lune commode chest with cream marble top

French Louis XV style Demi lune commode chest with cream marble top

Located in Houston, TX

It has three drawers that slide easily with a key that locks the central Drawer. The legs are gently curved and they end in bronze sabots

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Locks

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Swedish Three Drawer Commode
18th Century Swedish Three Drawer Commode

18th Century Swedish Three Drawer Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

All of the metalwork is original - spring locks and key throughout.  Bow front, restored paintwork in pale grey.

Category

18th Century Swedish Antique Locks

Materials

Wood

19th c. British Campaign Trunk of Camphor wood and brass
19th c. British Campaign Trunk of Camphor wood and brass

19th c. British Campaign Trunk of Camphor wood and brass

Located in Johns Island, SC

This trunk is exceptionally large and has locks stamped Hong Kong. Ca. mid to late 19th c. for British military Campaign in South East Asia.

Category

1880s British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Antique Locks

Materials

Brass

Empire-Style Mahogany Commode, "Return From Egypt" Style, 19th Century
Empire-Style Mahogany Commode, "Return From Egypt" Style, 19th Century

Empire-Style Mahogany Commode, "Return From Egypt" Style, 19th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Empire commode, "Return from Egypt," fully restored. Key and locks are functional. Impeccable condition. Additional information: Period: 19th century Style: Empire - Consulate Con...

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Locks

Materials

Mahogany

Herter Brothers Style Eastlake Victorian Walnut Triple Bookcase, Circa 1880s
Herter Brothers Style Eastlake Victorian Walnut Triple Bookcase, Circa 1880s

Herter Brothers Style Eastlake Victorian Walnut Triple Bookcase, Circa 1880s

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Eastlake Victorian triple bookcase cabinet or display cabinet In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Late 19th Century Carved walnut, with glass front doors, lig...

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Locks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Renaissance Monumental Ornate Carved Oak Sideboard, Circa 1890s
Antique French Renaissance Monumental Ornate Carved Oak Sideboard, Circa 1890s

Antique French Renaissance Monumental Ornate Carved Oak Sideboard, Circa 1890s

By Alexander Roux

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique French Renaissance monumental sideboard hutch or bar cabinet In the manner of Alexander Roux France, Late 19th Century Ornate carved oak, with beveled mirror, a...

Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Locks

Materials

Brass

Empire-Style Chest of Drawers in Elm Burl Veneer, 19th Century
Empire-Style Chest of Drawers in Elm Burl Veneer, 19th Century

Empire-Style Chest of Drawers in Elm Burl Veneer, 19th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Elm burl veneer. Functional locks with a key. Blackened wood top. Impeccable condition.

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Locks

Materials

Elm, Burl

Louis XVI Period Chest of Drawers in Solid Cherry Wood, 18th Century
Louis XVI Period Chest of Drawers in Solid Cherry Wood, 18th Century

Louis XVI Period Chest of Drawers in Solid Cherry Wood, 18th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Louis XVI period chest of drawers in solid cherry wood. Functional locks with two new keys. Fully restored Additional information: Period: 18th century Style: Louis XVI - Dir...

Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Locks

Materials

Cherry

Antique Machinist's Oak Tool Chest c.1920-1940
Antique Machinist's Oak Tool Chest c.1920-1940

Antique Machinist's Oak Tool Chest c.1920-1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wear consistent with age and use. No keys for the locks. DIMENSIONS H 15 in. W 22 in. D 10.75 in.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Industrial Antique Locks

Materials

Brass

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Antique Locks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique locks is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and iron, all antique locks available were constructed with great care. Antique locks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique locks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Baroque, Industrial and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique locks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Maple & Co., Spanish School and T. G. Hawkes & Comapny are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Locks?

Prices for antique locks start at $94 and top out at $291,500 with the average selling for $2,001.

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