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Antique Skeleton Keys

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
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Skeleton Keys

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Metal, Iron

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
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Skeleton Keys

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Iron, Metal

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.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Antique Skeleton Keys

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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
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys

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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
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Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Skeleton Keys

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Metal

Antique Early Key Trade Sign
Early Key Trade Sign
H 20 in W 60 in D 5 in
Early 20th C. 7 piece George III style Canon Ball Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Germantown, MD
set in great vintage condition with a bonus antique large skeleton key set of 5 Assorted Antique
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Early 20th Century American George III Antique Skeleton Keys

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Brass

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
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1920s Antique Skeleton Keys

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Wood

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
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys

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Oak

Vintage English Two Drawer Chest with Inlay & Brass Accents
Located in Troy, MI
on drawers - one skeleton key included. Unknown maker.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Skeleton Keys

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Brass

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
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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
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1920s English Other Antique Skeleton Keys

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Copper, Iron, Brass

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
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Skeleton Keys

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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
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Skeleton Keys

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Marble, Brass

English Early 19th Century Lightened Oak Housekeeper's Cupboard
Located in Madison, MS
a skeleton key. There are two interior shelves in each of the three cabinets. All 6 bottom drawers
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Oak

Antique French Empire Mahogany Gilt Brass Pier Mirror
Located in New York, NY
door are keyed for secure locking, complemented by one barreled skeleton key. This exclusive piece
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Skeleton Keys

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Brass

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
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19th Century European Folk Art Antique Skeleton Keys

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Antique Tiger Oak 3 Drawer Dresser or Dressing Table with Oval Mirror
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
drawers takes a skeleton key for securing belongings. (not included) Dimensions: 40" Wide 20" Deep on
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Early 1900s American American Craftsman Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Metal

Blue Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Doors, Denmark circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
of age and do not detract from the beauty nor function of this cabinet. One skeleton key included to
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Mid-19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Skeleton Keys

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Glass, Pine, Paint

Birch Karl Johan Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1840-60
By Karl Johan
Located in Round Top, TX
" for the exterior longer drawers, at least 2 skeleton keys will be included with purchase. This
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Birch

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
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Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Skeleton Keys

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Wood, Paint

White Painted Small Side Table With Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
brass pulls while a skeleton key will be included as a "pull" to use with center drawer (lock does not
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Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Skeleton Keys

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Pine, Paint

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
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Early 19th Century Baltic Biedermeier Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Brass

Tall Blue Painted Swedish Secretary Bureau, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
original key is included. The lower three drawers open using a skeleton key as a pull only (locks do not
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian 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
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Skeleton Keys

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique 19th Century English 8 Day Fusee Brass & Glass Dome Skeleton Clock, 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A good & large antique 19th century eight day single fusee skeleton clock, under a glass dome
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1870s English Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys

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Marble, Brass

La Gourmandise - Etching by James Ensor - 1904
By James Ensor
Located in Roma, IT
time with demonstrating the skeleton,indicates to death. Skeleton and mask are the most important
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Early 1900s Surrealist Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Etching

Le Roi Peste (The Plague Kings) - Etching by James Ensor - 1895
By James Ensor
Located in Roma, IT
seated around a table, there is a skeleton hanging from the ceiling. Ref. Taevernier, Auguste (1999
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1890s Surrealist Antique Skeleton Keys

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Etching

Assassinat - Etching by James Ensor - 1888
By James Ensor
Located in Roma, IT
and pain are of his method of expression. Furthermore, there are Skeleton and mask another important
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1880s Surrealist Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Etching

c.1840 English Ormolu Night Clock by John Pace
Located in Greenlawn, NY
provide a draft for the candle. Dial: The glass dial has a skeletonized hours chapter ring with
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Skeleton Keys

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Bronze

Pauline Rader Gold Lock and Key to My Heart Chain Belt Necklace – XS-S, 1960s
By Pauline Rader
Located in Tucson, AZ
dangling heart-shaped “lock” on one end and skeleton key on the other; “lock” opening surrounded by
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1660s American Antique Skeleton Keys

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Mid-Victorian Moorish Wrought & Cast Iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a masterpiece in High Victorian ironwork design. This Pergola was built around the same time a...
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Late 19th Century European Moorish Antique Skeleton Keys

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Pair of Wood Faux Bamboo Greek Key Blue Lacquered Wall Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage wood, faux bamboo with Greek key motif. Newly lacquered in a blue gloss. Mirrors are original. Comes ready to hang. Dimensions are 49.5 H x 20 W x 1.5 D.
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Antique Skeleton Keys

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Mirror, Wood

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Double Horseshoe Pendant Locket
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Double Horseshoe Pendant Locket. This incredible Victorian horseshoe pendant locket is crafted in 18k yellow gold and silver horseshoes. T...
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1890s Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
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15th Century and Earlier German Antique Skeleton Keys

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Other

Josef Maria Olbrich Music Room Settee Cabinet Darmstadt Germany made c.1900
By Joseph Maria Olbrich
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous Art Nouveau music room settee with cabinet of finest manufacturing quality. Designer: Attributed to circle of Josef Maria Olbrich (1867 - 1908). Olbrich, the world-famo...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Skeleton Keys

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Other

19th Century Upright Piano H. Wolfframm
By H. Wolfframm
Located in Sofia, BG
Unique upright piano H. Wolfframm with a metal plate made in Dresden Germany in the late 19th century. It is made of maple bird wood that has minor cosmetic damage on the lid. When ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Skeleton Keys

19th Century Upright Piano H. Wolfframm
19th Century Upright Piano H. Wolfframm
H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 22.84 in
Antique Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Back and Front Engraved Ivy Leaves Locket
Located in London, GB
Beautiful antique Victorian 9ct rose gold back and front locket with a shield cartouche, and featuring engraved ivy leaves, and a leaves scroll design edging. The round locket measur...
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Late 19th Century Antique Skeleton Keys

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Rose Gold

Vintage Palm Beach Pagoda Top Faux Bamboo Rattan Greek Key Wall Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage faux bamboo rattan greek key pagoda top wall mirror. Original brown painted finish. Original mirror has a patina spot (pictured). If you would like this lacquered in another ...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Antique Skeleton Keys

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Faux Bamboo, Mirror

1960s Sculpture of an American Eagle Hand Carved in Seri Ironwood
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Carved Wood American Eagle Sculpture 1960s. Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood. Handmade large carved wood eagle sculpture 1960s. Vintage Seri Ironwood An...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Antique Skeleton Keys

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Wood

Antique Victorian Gold Plated French Jet Mourning Locket with Belcher Chain
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian gold plated french jet mourning locket with ornate surround, set with oval french jet and a lovely brass shield centrepiece. It hangs on a gold plated Victorian bel...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys

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Gold Plate

Sweet Victorian Circa 1870 Engraved Yellow Gold Oval Locket
Located in Wheaton, IL
This exquisite Victorian locket is a true masterpiece that dates back to 1870. It is crafted from high-quality yellow gold and has an oval shape that makes it look elegant and stylis...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian c1800 15K Gold English Chain Necklace with Locket Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This antique Georgian necklace is a true treasure & a rare find... Crafted in 15K yellow gold, it features a shield-shaped locket pendant, designed as a shield, intricately decor...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Skeleton Keys

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Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Berlin/KPM Porcelain Dinner Service, King Wilhelm II Grape Motif
By KPM Porcelain
Located in New Haven, CT
There are 26 pieces in this assembled Berlin dinner service for Germany's last King of Prussia Kaiser Wilhelm II (1888-1918) It was made by hand and all the grapes around the rim are...
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1890s German Neoclassical Antique Skeleton Keys

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Porcelain

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Engraved Locket
Located in Stamford, CT
Contrasts of smooth and frilly engraving make an unusual shield design on this Victorian Silver Locket c. 1860-1880. The shield shape at top is covered with abstract vines atop a lar...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys

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Sterling Silver

Antique 9ct Gold Back & Front Victorian Oval Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket 9ct Yellow Gold Back & Front Stamped *The term gold front & back is often used to describe antique gold lockets which have a front back made from gold. The go...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys

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Gold, 9k Gold

Ancient Italy: Regions and Rome in the Roman Empire, Published in 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
This print is an original detailed map titled "ITALIAE REGIONES I VII VIII IX XI," representing the regions of ancient Italy. Key Features of the Print: 1. **Regional Demarcations...
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1880s Antique Skeleton Keys

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Paper

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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.
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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
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19th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys

Antique Small 19th Century French Console
Small 19th Century French Console
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 17 in
Painted Belgian Chest of Drawers
Located in Plainville, KS
to be opened with a decorative skeleton key (not included), mushroom-shaped wood drawer pulls
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19th Century Belgian Antique Skeleton Keys

Painted Belgian Chest of Drawers
Painted Belgian Chest of Drawers
H 37.5 in W 43 in D 21 in
19th Century French Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
skeleton key.
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19th Century French Art Deco Antique Skeleton Keys

19th Century French Armoire
19th Century French Armoire
H 78 in W 37.75 in D 23.5 in
ebonized victorian cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
door and working skeleton key. original brass hardware on drawer with decorative key.
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

ebonized victorian cabinet
ebonized victorian cabinet
H 85 in W 47.5 in D 16.5 in
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
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Early 20th Century American Antique Skeleton Keys

Dark Oak Triangular Display Case
Dark Oak Triangular Display Case
H 42.5 in W 41.25 in D 21 in
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
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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
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19th Century French Gothic Antique Skeleton Keys

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
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18th Century and Earlier German Antique Skeleton Keys

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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
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Metal

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
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Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century Tramp Art Desk
19th Century Tramp Art Desk
H 52.5 in W 34.75 in D 18.75 in
19th Century Brass Skeleton Clock
By John Lloyd Brecon
Located in Wendover, GB
Eight day 19th century double fusee brass skeleton clock with pull repeat under a glass dome on
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1830s British Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass Skeleton Clock
19th Century Brass Skeleton Clock
H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
English Fusee Skeleton Clock Signed, "H Wehrle & Co."
Located in Kent, GB
Whitechapel Road. Original condition complete with dome, base and key. Sympathetically and gently restored
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Skeleton Keys

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
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Late 18th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys

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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
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18th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys

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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
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19th Century Sheraton Antique Skeleton Keys

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Wood, Cherry

Ceremonial Key to the City of Providence
Located in Essex, MA
dignitary, the large skeleton key with raised letters, "Providence, R.I.".
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Early 20th Century American Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Iron

19th Century Secretary with Drop Down Desk
Located in East Hampton, NY
Gorgeous antique secretary with two drawers and original hardware and skeleton keys.
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19th Century American Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Mahogany

Blue and Red Rustic Swedish Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turn of the century cabinet and set of drawers from Sweden. Includes original skeleton key.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Skeleton Keys

Italian Ebonized Three Drawer Desk with Ivory Inlay
Located in New York City, NY
have locks with skeleton keys.
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19th Century Italian Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Wood, Ivory

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
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Early 1800s American Federal Antique Skeleton Keys

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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
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1880s French Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...

French Four-Drawer Mahogany Dresser with Stone Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
corners. The stone is original and comes with a skeleton key.  
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Early 20th Century Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Mahogany

Tall French Bleached Cabinet
Located in Troy, MI
interior shelf. Center drawer and cabinets locks work with skeleton keys.
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19th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Oak

Tall French Bleached Cabinet
Tall French Bleached Cabinet
H 49 in W 65.75 in D 20.75 in
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.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

French Mahogany Four-Drawer Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
skeleton key.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Mahogany

French Mahogany Four-Drawer Dresser
French Mahogany Four-Drawer Dresser
H 35 in W 48.5 in D 25.25 in
Chippendale Style Mahogany Display Cabinet on Stand
Located in Troy, MI
Tall mahogany display cabinet on stand with glass-front top cabinet that locks with skeleton key
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19th Century English Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Metal

Small Georgian Mahogany Bureau Desk With Ivory Inlay
Located in Troy, MI
internal compartments. Skeleton key locks, three large bottom drawers, two smaller top drawers, brass
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19th Century English Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Brass

Ebonised English Sideboard with Brass Grills
Located in Troy, MI
brass grill inserts on two front doors that lock with skeleton key, circa 1920s. Two adjustable height
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Early 20th Century English Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Brass

French Burl Wood Glove Box with Ivory and Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Troy, MI
Early 20th century French long and narrow burl wood lidded glove box. Locks with a skeleton key
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Early 20th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys

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Wood, Satin, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl

Bleached Oak Cupboard with Scrolled Top
Located in Troy, MI
glass, and working skeleton key. The fold down front panel reveals several small drawers over three
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Brass

Bleached Oak Cupboard with Scrolled Top
Bleached Oak Cupboard with Scrolled Top
H 84 in W 44.5 in D 22.5 in
Massive French 19th Century Walnut Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
steel barrel hinges with all its original locking mechanisms and large skeleton key. This armoire
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19th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys

Massive French 19th Century Walnut Armoire
Massive French 19th Century Walnut Armoire
H 69.75 in W 99.38 in D 27.13 in
Antique Mahogany Locking Billiards or Pool Cue Rack
Located in Rio Vista, CA
locking doors labeled with white enamel numbers. There are 10 original skeleton keys that are numbered
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Brass, Enamel

French 19th Century Solid Walnut Louis Philippe Buffet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
is a carved escutcheon plate where both drawers can be locked with their skeleton key. The doors are
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Skeleton Keys

19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Style Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
that elevate the desk just enough to give it a lofty expression. Centre drawer locks with skeleton key.
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Skeleton Keys

Stately Louis Philippe Style Flame Mahogany & Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
but is used to open and close it. Not removeable. The other drawers are opened with a "skeleton key
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1880s American Louis Philippe Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Marble

Vintage Japanese Repousse Silver Dragon Keepsake/Jewelry Box
Located in Van Nuys, CA
skeleton key although the original key is not included. The box measurements are as follows: Exterior
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1920s Japanese Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Silver

Ebonised Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode with White Marble Top
Located in Troy, MI
lock with a skeleton key. Brass trim on drawer fronts and front legs and feet. Marble top has beveled
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Skeleton Keys

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Marble, Brass

19th Century Regency Mahogany Butler's Desk or Secretary
Located in Rio Vista, CA
skeleton key. The chest of drawers is finished in rich mahogany with a strong Hepplewhite influenced style
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19th Century English Regency Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Exterior Door with Diamond Glass Lites
Located in Mckinney, TX
opposite side. Original metal lock box and skeleton key are present. 3 partial barrel hinges remain
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Early 20th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 18th Century Queen Anne/George I Japanned Chinoiserie Corner Cupboard
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
ensure the longevity of the piece. Similarly, the locks and skeleton key, fretwork hinges, chased
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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Skeleton Keys

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Oak

Chinese Duplex Silver Case Pendulum Pocket Watch Peacock Motif, circa 1870s
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This rare and unique skeletonized key
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1870s Swiss Antique Skeleton Keys

18th Century English Chinoiserie Lacquered Secretary Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
with skeleton keys all made of German brass. The gilt finish is rich and vibrant with a beautiful
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18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Bookcase Display Case
Located in Topeka, KS
cabinet. Double doors with glass in the top 2/3 and carved wood in the bottom 1/3 lock with a skeleton key
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Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Pine Writing Desk with Hutch
Located in Mckinney, TX
the upper cabinet and central drawer securely lock using the original skeleton key. Comprising two
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Mckinney, TX
old, is probably not original. One escutcheon is missing, and the skeleton keys are not present
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Early 19th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
H 32.5 in W 43.5 in D 25 in
Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
(at edges). We can include a skeleton key to use as pull if desired by buyer. Any nicks, scratches
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Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Crown Cupboard
Located in Mckinney, TX
-forged lock and interior clip are functional, and the skeleton keys are present. Iron escutcheons and
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Crown Cupboard
18th Century Swedish Crown Cupboard
H 70.63 in W 47.25 in D 19.5 in
Pope Leo XIII Chiavari Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
pope's crown as well as skeleton keys, flowers, ribbons and scrolling of the papal coat of arms
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Late 19th Century Antique Skeleton Keys

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Other

Pope Leo XIII Chiavari Chairs
Pope Leo XIII Chiavari Chairs
H 40 in W 17.5 in D 16 in
Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This astounding Victorian skeleton clock is a stellar example of the best in English clock making
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19th Century English Antique Skeleton Keys

Early 19th Century Swedish Secretaire
Located in Mckinney, TX
dresser. Drawers run smoothly. Original iron hardware and skeleton keys. Wear, scratches, dings, age
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Swedish Secretaire
Early 19th Century Swedish Secretaire
H 81.5 in W 45.5 in D 19.5 in
Tall Antique Edwardian Chest of Drawers Burl Front Mother of Pearl and Acanthus
Located in Topeka, KS
also each fitted with a skeleton key lock. Unfortunately, only one of the locks retains its mother of
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19th Century Edwardian Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Burl, Pine

c.1870 English Scroll Frame Skeleton Clock by Evans
By William F. Evans of Handsworth
Located in Greenlawn, NY
Maker: Evans of Handsworth Dial: The silvered engraved decorative skeletonized dial has
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Brass and Mahogany Antique Bureau Plat Desk, Early 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. Includes a functioning, but not original, skeleton key that works for all drawers. We have 53 images of
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Skeleton Keys

19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Forney, TX
keyhole escutcheons, lacking original key but nonfunctional skeleton key included. Overall a wonderful
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Mid-19th Century French Restauration Antique Skeleton Keys

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Leather, Mahogany, Oak

Antique Distress Tall Wood Dresser Skeleton Key Dovetail Design 4 Drawers 1800s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
We are presenting: Antique wood dresser Skeleton Key Hole Skinny double dove tail construction
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Pine Cupboard
Located in Troy, MI
top section with a functional lock and skeleton key, circa 1860s. Top portion has three internal
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Skeleton Keys

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Brass

Swedish Writing Desk with Bronze Figural Mounts
Located in Troy, MI
skeleton key and decorative bronze mounts on the leg base and drawer fronts.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Skeleton Keys

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Wood

Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A beautiful Gustavian dresser with a pale blue painted finish. Has five drawers, all with skeleton
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Skeleton Keys

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Wood

Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Gustavian Chest of Drawers
H 50.25 in W 48.5 in D 22.25 in
Early 20th C Blue Painted French Cupboard
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1910 French cupboard with two doors. Original lock and skeleton key are functional. Inside is
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Early 20th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys

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Wood

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Antique Skeleton Keys For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much are Antique Skeleton Keys?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,995, while they’re typically $366 on the low end and $148,500 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Skeleton 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.