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Vintage Brass and Wrought Iron Skeleton Key
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A vintage brass and wrought iron skeleton key. Embossed "PENN" on the side.
Shown with
Category
19th Century Industrial Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
An antique large padlock & skeleton key - France - Early XXth century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Antique large padlock accompanied by its original functional skeleton key.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Steel
$543 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.94 in W 2.64 in D 0.4 in
An antique large padlock & skeleton key - France - Early XXth century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Antique large padlock accompanied by its original functional skeleton key.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Steel
$543 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.55 in W 2.56 in D 0.4 in
Set of four Wrought Iron Skeleton Key Antique German Folk Art, 18th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely collection of old antique iron skeleton keys. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg
Category
18th Century German Baroque Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Metal, Iron
$380
H 5.75 in W 2 in D 0.25 in
1800s Skeleton Key Locksmith Trade Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the best locksmith trade signs we have offered. It’s early and all handmade in iron with original paint. It's very well done and a wonderful piece of Folk Art.
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Iron
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 Skeleton Keys
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Mixed Metal
Early Key Trade Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early zink 3D skeleton key with some original paint. I'm guessing it date to the late
Category
Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Metal
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 Skeleton Keys
Materials
Oak
$8,000
H 78 in W 70 in D 29.5 in
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slant Front Desk, C1915
By Charles Limbert
Located in Port Jervis, NY
for storage. Original skeleton key and working locks. Shelves on each side. In excellent vintage
Category
1910s American Mission Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass and Iron Padlock, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
maker, it has copper rivets and 10 levers.
Comes with original skeleton key. Sold as a decorative
Category
1920s English Other Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Copper, Iron, Brass
19th Century Lucky Horseshoes Cigar Humidor Blackened Wood Brass Tin Lined
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Script & 4 Horseshoe Adornments, Original Working Lock and Skeleton Key. Tin Lined Interior. Good usable
Category
Mid-19th Century American High Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Wood
$995
H 4 in W 9.94 in D 6.38 in
Antique American Victorian Secretary Desk w/ Drop Front
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Walnut, Mahogany, Brass Skeleton Key, Patinated
Category
1920s American Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Burlwood Sideboard Server
Located in Pueblo, CO
original brass hardware, skeleton key for opening doors, does not lock.
Category
Early 19th Century American Early Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Marble
Fornasetti Decorated Antique Italian Writing Desk
By Fornasetti
Located in Hudson, NY
pattern of gold and silver-colored skeleton keys. The desk features a drop down leather topped writing
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Mahogany
Empire Style Demi Lune Marble Topped Two Door Commode with Two Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
, apricot and white. One skeleton key.
One side cabinet is missing internal shelf.
Very good
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Marble, Brass
$4,795
H 33.5 in W 49 in D 20 in
R J Horner Bird's Eye Maple and Faux Bamboo Chiffonier
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Bradenton, FL
unique side-locking mechanism that secures the drawer contents. Skeleton key is included.
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Birdseye Maple
Antique Architectural Parcel Gilt Wrought Iron Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
elements, in a rustic parcel gilt finish, including door lock, latch, and skeleton key, fleur-de-lis motifs
Category
19th Century European Folk Art Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Inlaid Mahogany Empire Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1810
Located in Round Top, TX
exceptional inlaid chest of drawers. Skeleton key will be included to use as pull, locks do not function
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 18th Century French Oak Deux Corp Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
interior drawers.
Brass hinges and key escutcheons appear to be original. Two functioning large skeleton
Category
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Brass
Original Blue Painted Small Cabinet or Nightstand, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
paneled doors with fluted details. Skeleton key is used as a pull to open the drawer.
A twist knob on the
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Wood, Paint
$4,650
H 30.5 in W 27.25 in D 19 in
Late 18th Century Swedish Inlaid Oak Commode Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
use and do not detract from the beauty nor function of this oak chest of three drawers. Large skeleton
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Brass, Iron
$5,100
H 33.5 in W 46 in D 24.5 in
19th Century Swedish Pine Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
organization and storage.
Skeleton key will be included with desktop lock. No key nor lock for interior small
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Brass
Original Red Painted 19th Century Swedish Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
be used and enjoyed. Each of the three drawers open using an old skeleton key as a pull (locks no
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Pine, Paint
$3,950
H 30.5 in W 46 in D 19 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Narrow Display Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Round Top, TX
ready for use. Both old locks function with skeleton keys.
All scratches, cracks, dings, and age related
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
$5,850
H 92.5 in W 35 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
two pulls on each, one skeleton key include as an accent.
All nicks, scratches, dings, signs of wear
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century French Petite Bookcase with Wire Mesh Doors
Located in Mckinney, TX
mechanism and skeleton key. Attractive steeple point hinges support the doors.
The bookcases do not retain
Category
19th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Wire
$2,850 / item
H 68.13 in W 45.88 in D 16.5 in
Heavily Carved Pine Armoire from Austria, dated 1815
Located in Round Top, TX
skeleton key and lock still function.
Restored, this armoire is stable and ready for use. The wax finish
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Small Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
/distress to finish.
Skeleton key (1) works to open locks and use as pull on both the upper drawer and
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Oak, Paint
Original Hand Painted Swedish Cabinet Cupboard, Dated 1818
Located in Round Top, TX
traditional spoon rack.
A skeleton key is included to use as pull (lock no longer functions).
Restored, this
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Danish Single Door Pine Armoire, "False Front Secretary" Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
the door are functional, a skeleton key will be included to use as a "pull."
This cabinet is restored
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Pine
$2,800
H 75.25 in W 44 in D 21.5 in
Swedish Pine Secretary, circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
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Lock does not function, skeleton key will be included to use as pull only.
Restored and waxed, this
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Pine
Large Gray Painted Pine Swedish Cabinet, circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
layers of color.
Two cabinet doors over four drawers, two interior shelves and drawers. Two skeleton keys
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Swedish Blue Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
be used as pull for upper cabinet. Skeleton key and lock function for the desktop.
The lower large
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Brass
Antique Baltic Empire Biedermeier Period Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
. Original key not included but we will provide a skeleton key to easily open the drawers.
Delivered
Category
Early 19th Century Baltic Biedermeier Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Brass
$4,500
H 39 in W 51.5 in D 24 in
18th Century Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
used as a pull only.
The lower three drawers open using the attached brass pulls. A skeleton key is
Category
Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Bureau Plat Desk
By Paul Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stamped W S M, 6068, a key (lacking skeleton key), and 148. Veuve Paul Sormani Et Fils was the widow of
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$125,000
H 31.88 in W 75 in D 38.5 in
Art Nouveau Austrian Amber Glass Decanter with Silver Lock and Key
Located in Allentown, PA
. Marked Austria on collar. The skeleton key unlocks and locks to access the clear glass stopper.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Skeleton Keys
Small 19th Century French Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French, 19th century console made of rosewood. Brass skeleton key and keyhole. Also has a
Category
19th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys
Painted Belgian Chest of Drawers
Located in Plainville, KS
to be opened with a decorative skeleton key (not included), mushroom-shaped wood drawer pulls
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Skeleton Keys
19th Century French Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
skeleton key.
Category
19th Century French Art Deco Antique Skeleton Keys
ebonized victorian cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
door and working skeleton key. original brass hardware on drawer with decorative key.
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Dark Oak Triangular Display Case
Located in New York, NY
skeleton keys/locks. Originally for displaying sharpening stones, would adapt well to show jewelry or other
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Skeleton Keys
Fine Inlaid Ivory & Rosewood Writing Table c.1860 SATURDAY SALE
Located in West Palm beach, FL
contain panels, top and drawers. There are fourteen separate drawers with skeleton keys. Writing table top
Category
19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Skeleton Keys
19th Century Pair of French Iron Conservatory Doors Restored in Original Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
skeleton keys for this lock. Additional keys available upon request. The interior side of the entry has
Category
19th Century French Gothic Antique Skeleton Keys
$13,750
H 101.25 in W 42.13 in D 1.5 in
1880 Biedermeier Walnut Dropfront Marble-Top Secretaire Desk
Located in Birmingham, AL
leather surface, two skeleton keys operate all three functioning locks. Beautifully bright walnut wood
Category
18th Century and Earlier German Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Walnut
Original Louis XIII-Style Two-Door Armoire Cabinet, French, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
hardware is hand-hammered metal and original 19th century lock and skeleton key that are intact and in
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Metal
$7,000
H 67.5 in W 48 in D 16 in
19th Century Tramp Art Desk
Located in Saint James, NY
a simple hidden wood mechanism that opens a secret compartment. The skeleton key still opens the
Category
Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Mirror, Wood
18th Century English Lock Pickers Skeleton Keys
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Scarce set of 18th century lock pickers skeleton keys, hand-forged in wrought iron with original
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th and 19th Century Lock Pickers Skeleton Keys
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Bunch of large 18th and 19th century primitive lock pickers skeleton keys.
Largest key is 20cm
Category
18th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Iron
1800s Antique Tall Dresser Skeleton Key Dovetail Design Solid Cherry Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1800s antique tall dresser skeleton key dovetail design solid cherry wood.
Measures : 42.13 w x
Category
19th Century Sheraton Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Wood, Cherry
$870
H 42 in W 42.13 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Secretary with Drop Down Desk
Located in North Miami, FL
Gorgeous antique secretary with two drawers and original hardware and skeleton keys.
Category
19th Century American Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Ebonized Three Drawer Desk with Ivory Inlay
Located in New York City, NY
have locks with skeleton keys.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Wood, Ivory
Antique Lacquered Japenese Wood Keepsake Trinket Box, circa 1920s
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique Black Lacquered Japenese Wood Box With Skeleton Key Hole, circa 1920s.
Measures 3" High
Category
1920s Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Wood
1880's Victorian Emerald Pearl 18 Karat Gold Key Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered skeleton key with deeply engraved details
Featuring three emerald
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
1800s Amerika Thorvald Bredson Colonial Domed Blanket Chest Steamer Trunk
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Appears all original, Early 1800s. A dome top with original lock and skeleton key.
Measure: W
Category
Early 1800s American Federal Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Wood
$800
H 20.5 in W 40.75 in D 21.5 in
Tall French Bleached Cabinet
Located in Troy, MI
interior shelf. Center drawer and cabinets locks work with skeleton keys.
Category
19th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Oak
English Mahogany Glass Front Library Cabinet
Located in Troy, MI
with working skeleton key locks and decorative arched trim, circa 1920s. Five internal fixed shelves.
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Skeleton Keys
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
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An assortment of antique skeleton keys is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique skeleton keys was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, mahogany and wood. There are all kinds of antique skeleton keys available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique skeleton keys to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XVI, Empire and folk art antique skeleton keys are of considerable interest. James Ensor and Pauline Rader each produced beautiful antique skeleton keys that are worth considering.
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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,995, while they’re typically $366 on the low end and $148,500 highest priced.
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