Antique Skeleton Keys

ABOUT A vintage brass and wrought iron skeleton key. Embossed "PENN" on the side. Shown with lifesize hand model for scale.

Antique large padlock accompanied by its original functional skeleton key.

Antique large padlock accompanied by its original functional skeleton key.

A lovely collection of old antique iron skeleton keys. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany.

Has two drawers below and slotted box for storage. Original skeleton key and working locks. Shelves on each side.

Presented in unrestored condition a 19th century survivor, a Cerused Oak Cigar Humidor with Brass Script & 4 Horseshoe Adornments, Original Working Lock and Skeleton Key. Tin Lined ...

The desk was purchased in Italy and hand-decorated by Fornasetti using an archival pattern of gold and silver-colored skeleton keys. The desk features a drop down leather topped writ...

The glass front center doors open with a skeleton key. The painted steel frame beveled mirror attched to the top is an unexpected feature that gives this institutional piece warmth a...

Marble top is a warm, cream tone with beveled edge and veins of gray, apricot and white. One skeleton key. One side cabinet is missing internal shelf.

Side cabinets have functional locks, drawer locks do not work. Two skeleton keys included. This cabinet features a center stack of five functional dovetail-construction drawers flank...

Indicating its authentic age and functional history, the drawer front is fitted with two round wooden mushroom knobs, a centered keyhole for a skeleton key lock, and features time-te...

This type of chest of drawers are also sometimes called “Wellington Chests” and have a unique side-locking mechanism that secures the drawer contents. Skeleton key is included.

Features a wooden foundation with wrought iron-mounted hinges and a hand-cut plate. Skeleton Key is included. The piece is beautifully inlaid with carved bone in repeating four-lobed...

A one-of-a-kind antique wrought iron sculpture, comprising 18th and 19th century architectural elements, in a rustic parcel gilt finish, including door lock, latch, and skeleton key,...

Attractive vintage Eastlake Victorian style ladies writing desk composed of a walnut frame with carved burlwood panels, trestle style legs with turned posts, and a single drawer with...

All scratches, cracks, dings, and age related separation are reflective of age and do not detract from the beauty nor function of this exceptional inlaid chest of drawers. Skeleton k...

The left container retains its original skeleton key, embellished with a large, ornate woven gold fabric tassel hanging from the keyhole.

The interior of the chest is still fitted with the original candle box (very rare to find!). Original skeleton key and lock are present, along with brass escutcheons.

Original French long hinges remain in place; three skeleton keys are included. Some locks function, while others use key to serve as pulls only.

Two drawers, each fitted with two drop pulls and an old skeleton key (locks non-functioning). Restored, strong, and stable, ideal as a writing table or elegant console.

A single drawer with divided interior rests above two simple paneled doors with fluted details. Skeleton key is used as a pull to open the drawer.

Large brass rings serve as drawer pulls. Large skeleton key is included as accent (although it does function in middle drawer).

All scratches, cracks, dings, stains and age related separation (including drawer bottoms) are reflective of over 200 years of use and do not detract from the beauty nor function of ...

This entire folk art secretary has been restored and waxed so it is strong, stable and ready to be used. Desktop key and lock function. Lower drawers open using two pulls on each, on...

Note the carved tassels, central cherub face, grapes & vines, flourishes and more throughout this armoire. The large old skeleton key and lock still function. Restored, this armoire ...

Enlarge photos for understanding of layers/distress to finish. Skeleton key (1) works to open locks and use as pull on both the upper drawer and cabinet doors.

Areas of wear with minor scratches are present throughout, consistent with age and use. The original skeleton key and lock are present. Upper lock catch is functional and helps kee...

Two cabinet doors over four drawers; interior holds two standard shelves, one middle 1/2 shelf and upper shelf with traditional spoon rack. A skeleton key is included to use as pull ...

Below are three large traditional large drawers, opened using a skeleton key as a pull; locks no longer function. The cabinet is constructed in three sections for easier transportati...

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Hand Painted Wood, Original Curved Glass, Brass Accents, Original Skeleton Key Style: French Louis XV This elegant curio vitrine ...

Design & Construction Details Frieze Drawer: The front is fitted with a single paneled frieze drawer outlined in delicate brass beading It retains its original working lock and a...

The upper cabinet locks with a large skeleton key, which also operates the drop-front desktop lock.

The upper cabinet locks and functions with the included skeleton key, while the desktop rests on extending arms and has no key.

Each of the four larger drawers is fitted with two large brass pulls, while the top drawer opens using a skeleton key as a pull only. Expected age-related wear includes cracks, scrat...

The desktop opens and rests on extending arms; the skeleton key is present and used as a pull only, as the desk lock no longer functions.

The lower three drawers open using the attached brass pulls. A skeleton key is included as decoration only. The desktop has no functioning lock or key; no pull.

Lock mechanism stamped W S M, 6068, a key (lacking skeleton key), and 148. Veuve Paul Sormani Et Fils was the widow of the highly esteemed furniture maker Paul Sormani (French-Italia...