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19th Century Dutch silver watch-key
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch silver watch-key 19th century silver watch-key in the shape of a musical
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Collecting Antique Keys

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Silver

Antique 19th Century Dutch silver watch-key
19th Century Dutch silver watch-key
H 2.05 in W 0.79 in D 0.04 in
Antique national cashier register with key
By National Cash Register Co.
Located in Brea, CA
Antique national cashier register model 324 with a key , the drawer can open , there is a key , it
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1920s American American Classical Collecting Antique Keys

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Brass

French 19th Century Pocket Watch Keys Fob Pendant
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present three different pocket watch keys that could become a delicate jewellery. All are
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Late 19th Century French Collecting Antique Keys

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Metal

19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau silver watch-key, 1890
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau silver watch-key, 1890 A silver watch key with Art Nouveau leaf
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Late 19th Century Dutch Collecting Antique Keys

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Silver

19th century gold Watch-Key with double colour agate
Located in Delft, NL
19th century gold Watch-Key with double colour agate A watch-key, gold with double sides agate. On
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Early 19th Century European Collecting Antique Keys

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Gold

19th Century Dutch silver watch-key by Hendrik Krins, Schoonhoven
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch silver watch-key by Hendrik Krins, Schoonhoven 19th century silver watch-key in
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Collecting Antique Keys

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Silver

19th Century Dutch silver watch key and wax seal stamp
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch silver watch key and wax seal stamp A Dutch wax seal stamp with initials (AH
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Early 19th Century Dutch Collecting Antique Keys

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Silver

Antique gold hidden watch key spinning carnelian pendant, England 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique 14 Kt. gold hidden watch key spinning carnelian seal. The matrix is made out of Cornelian
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Late 19th Century English Collecting Antique Keys

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Carnelian, Gold

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Citrine stone
Located in Delft, NL
19th century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Citrine stone A brass watch key , gold-plated with
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19th Century Dutch Collecting Antique Keys

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Gold, Brass

19th Century Agate spinner watch key and wax seal stamp
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Agate spinner watch key and wax seal stamp A 19th Century pocket watch key with Agate
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Early 19th Century European Collecting Antique Keys

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Agate, Brass

Early 19th Century Brass and Onyx Set Stone Watch Key
Located in Delft, NL
An early 19th century brass and Onyx set stone watch key. An early 19th century brass watch key
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Early 19th Century European Collecting Antique Keys

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Brass

19th century gold Watch-Key with each side a different stone
Located in Delft, NL
19th century gold Watch-Key with each side a different stone A watch-key, gold with each side a
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Early 19th Century Dutch Collecting Antique Keys

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Gold

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Agate and Heliotrope
Located in Delft, NL
19th century brass and gold Watch-Key with each side a different stone in the shape of a heart
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Early 19th Century Dutch Collecting Antique Keys

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Agate, Brass, Gold

Antique Edwardian 9-Karat Yellow Gold Slide Watch Chain Necklace & Key
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
ornate decoration and seed pear accents. The gold watch key is intricately decorated and accented with
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Collecting Antique Keys

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Gold

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with 2 different color Stones
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with 2 different color Stones 19th century brass and gold
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Early 19th Century Dutch Collecting Antique Keys

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Gold, Brass

19th Century very small Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Jasper Stones
Located in Delft, NL
119th Century very small Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Jasper Stones A very small watch key, brass
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19th Century Dutch Collecting Antique Keys

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Gold, Brass

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Agate and Heliotrope Stones
Located in Delft, NL
19th century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Agate and Heliotrope Stones 19th century brass and gold
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Early 19th Century Dutch Collecting Antique Keys

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Gold, Brass

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Agate and Heliotrope Stones
Located in Delft, NL
19th century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Agate and Heliotrope Stones 19th century brass and gold
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Early 19th Century Dutch Collecting Antique Keys

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Gold, Brass

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Citrine and Heliotrope Stones
Located in Delft, NL
19th century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Citrine and Heliotrope Stones 19th century brass and
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Early 19th Century Dutch Collecting Antique Keys

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Gold, Brass

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with 2 Different Colored Stones
Located in Delft, NL
19th century brass and gold Watch-Key with each side a different stone A brass watch key , gold
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Early 19th Century Dutch Collecting Antique Keys

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Gold, Brass

French 19th Century 9k Gold Engraved Pocket Watch Key Fob Pendant and Rubies
Located in Sofia, BG
French golden engraved pocket watch key that would look great even just as a pendant on a proper
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Late 19th Century French Collecting Antique Keys

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Gold

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with yellow clear and Heliotrope Stones
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with yellow clear and Heliotrope Stones 19th century very
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Early 19th Century Dutch Collecting Antique Keys

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Gold, Brass

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with 2 different color Agate Stones
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with 2 different color Agate Stones 19th century brass and
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Early 19th Century Dutch Collecting Antique Keys

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Gold, Brass

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with a with Carnelian and Heliotrope
Located in Delft, NL
19th century brass and gold watch-key with each side a different stone in the shape of a shield
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Early 19th Century Dutch Collecting Antique Keys

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Carnelian, Gold, Brass

19th Century French Brass Set of Hand Made Clock Keys Different Shape and Size
Located in Sofia, BG
French brass clock keys from late 19th century that could become a lovely and original jewellery
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Late 19th Century French Collecting Antique Keys

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Brass

19th Century Dutch silver watch-key with a scene of a bunch of grapes
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch silver watch-key with a scene of a bunch of grapes 19th century silver watch
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Collecting Antique Keys

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Silver

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 Collecting Antique Keys

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Metal

Early Key Trade Sign
Early Key Trade Sign
H 20 in W 60 in D 5 in
Louis Vuitton Suitcase Trunk with Key
By Louis Vuitton
Located in North Bergen, NJ
interior lid with stamped serial number 792647 and outer lock and key stamped 0808776.
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Early 20th Century Collecting Antique Keys

Louis Vuitton Suitcase Trunk with Key
Louis Vuitton Suitcase Trunk with Key
H 9 in W 21.75 in D 14 in
Door Lock, Large Decoration, 19th Century, with Key
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Door lock, large decoration, 19th century, with key Measures: H 17 cm, W 11 cm, P 3 cm.
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1870s French Napoleon III Collecting Antique Keys

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Metal

Jan Huygen van Linschoten’s ‘Itinerario’, ‘The Key to the East’
By Jan Huygen van Linschoten
Located in Langweer, NL
Rare and complete English edition of Van Linschoten's 'Itinerario'. The Itinerario is one of the most important early travel books, apparently used by ships sailing to India from Hol...
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16th Century Collecting Antique Keys

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Paper

Detailed Engraving Highlighting Key Regions of Southern Spain and Castile, 1752
Located in Langweer, NL
depiction of southern Spain and Castile, including key regions such as *La Castille Vieille*, *Estremadure
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Mid-18th Century Collecting Antique Keys

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Paper

Map of Liverpool and Birkenhead by Bartholomew, circa 1880, with Key Buildings
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Liverpool and Birkenhead by J. Bartholomew, circa 1880, with key buildings Detailed city
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1880s Collecting Antique Keys

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Paper

Rare Vintage J.E. Stevens Jewel Bank Cast Iron Safe (With Key)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Vintage J.E. Stevens Jewel Bank Cast Iron Safe (With Key). Circa Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Collecting Antique Keys

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Iron

English Brass Mounted Trunk w/ Original Key
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th Century English Brass Mounted Trunk w/ Original Key.
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19th Century Collecting Antique Keys

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Brass

Old 18th Century Composite Map of Key Caribbean Islands with Descriptive Texts
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Dominia Anglorum in praecipuis Insulis Americae ut sunt Insula S. Christophori, Antegoa, Iamaica, Barbados nec non Insulae Bermudes vel Sommers dictae. Die Englis...
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1740s Collecting Antique Keys

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Paper

1940's Hartmann Traveling Trunk w/ Original Key
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940's Hartmann traveling trunk w/original key 25 x 21.5 x 39.5
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Early 20th Century Collecting Antique Keys

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Brass

English 1900s Red Painted Tôle Umbrella Stand with Greek Key
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English red painted tôle umbrella stand from circa 1900 with gilt griffin and Greek Key motifs
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Early 20th Century English Collecting Antique Keys

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Tôle

Antique Battle Axe Key or Towel Rack in Brass & Mahogany
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative large key or dishtowel hanger in shape of an axe. It has 6 hooks and its made from brass
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Early 20th Century European Medieval Collecting Antique Keys

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Brass

19th Century Arnold & Son Veterinary Operation Key Table "Canine Table"
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Smithfields. This table dates from 1890 as the brass cast keys are stamped with the Arnold & Son stamp and
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1890s English Late Victorian Collecting Antique Keys

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Oak

Antique Detailed Map of Jerusalem in Israël with Extensive Key and Scale, 1698
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Jerusalem.' Plan of the ancient city of Jerusalem. With extensive key and
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17th Century Collecting Antique Keys

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Paper

Large Antique Art Nouveau French Brass Key Shaped Coat & Hat Rack
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous early 20th-Century Art Nouveau period French brass decorative key shaped coat or hat
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Collecting Antique Keys

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Brass

19th Century French Iron Convict's Handcuff with Original Key
Located in Sofia, BG
Antique French iron convict's handcuff with original key made circa mid 19th century. Rare piece in
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Mid-19th Century Collecting Antique Keys

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Iron

Saint Jerome. Oil on slatted panel. Surroundings of KEY, Willem. 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Saint Jerome. Oil on slatted panel. Surroundings of KEY, Willem. 16th century. With monogram
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16th Century European Renaissance Collecting Antique Keys

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Other

Compound Microscope with Box and Key by R. Winkel, Göttingen, Nr. 18507
Located in Austin, TX
fitted box of mahogany with nickel hardware and key. Marked on column front: R. Winkel, Gottingen, Nr
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Early 20th Century German Collecting Antique Keys

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Metal, Brass, Nickel

Key Set 4 Gate Door Overall length 24cm, , 9.5" Diameter 10cm., 4"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An iron key ring with four massive keys Overall length 24cm,, 9.5" Diameter 10cm., 4" Each key
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19th Century English Collecting Antique Keys

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Hooked Rug with Greek Key and Flowers, Dated 1891, Mounted
Located in Nantucket, MA
highlighted Greek key border. Inset blue striped border around central floral medallion outlined by a striped
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Late 19th Century American Collecting Antique Keys

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Cotton

1920s J.C. Deagan 725 Marimba Model B, Rosewood Keys, 3 Octave
By Deagan
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s J.C. Deagan 725 Marimba model B, rosewood keys, 3 octave, original condition, amazing Art
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1920s American Art Deco Collecting Antique Keys

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Metal, Steel

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Small Striped Cat Child's Toy, As Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
itself is in good period condition, but the key provided is not original.
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Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Collecting Antique Keys

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Metal

Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mechanism has been over wound, so is currently not working, but we do have a key that will fit the mechanism
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Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Collecting Antique Keys

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Metal

Enamel plaque depicting St. Peter receiving the key of Christ, Germany, 17th c.
Located in Gorssel, GE
Rectangular enamel plaque depicting St. Peter receiving the key of Christ, with The dome of Saint
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17th Century Collecting Antique Keys

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Large Black Bear Child's Toy, As Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. This larg...
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Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Collecting Antique Keys

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Metal

Antique Art Deco Mayoral "Key to City" Atlantic City, NJ, Anthony Ruffu Jr
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and rare antique Art Deco mayoral "key to city" for Atlantic City, NJ by mayor Anthony
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Collecting Antique Keys

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Metal

Rare Town Plan of Jerusalem, Includes an Extensive Key to Locations etc, 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
extensive key to locations etc. This map originates from 'Biblia : das ist die gantze Heilige Schrift, Altes
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Early 1700s Collecting Antique Keys

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Paper

Blacksmith Made French Hat and Coat Rack, in the form of a Giant Key
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Blacksmith made French hat and coat rack, in the form of a giant key This large quirky hat and
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Collecting Antique Keys

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Iron

Italian early 1900s brown leather cardboard travel trunk with key, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian early 1900s brown leather cardboard travel trunk with key, early 1900s Rectangular travel
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Early 1900s Italian Collecting Antique Keys

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Metal

19th Century Swedish Mid-Sized Iron Trunk Safe with Locks and Key
Located in Atlanta, GA
this time as they have no working key) with lid bearing the original top locking mechanism, which still
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19th Century Swedish Collecting Antique Keys

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Metal, Iron

18th Century Spanish Iron-Clad Strong Box in Working Condition with Original Key
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This piece retains it's original key and is in working condition. Strong boxes would have originally
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18th Century Spanish Collecting Antique Keys

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Iron

Fine 19th C English Black Lacquered and Raised 6 Panel Screen Greek Key
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century English black lacquered Chinoiserie decorated 6 panel screen. Greek key design
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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Collecting Antique Keys

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Qing Chinese Silver Enamelled Highly Detailed Dragon Ashtray. Jade Rim
Located in London, GB
decorative collectible. Key Features: Origin: China Material: Solid silver with enamel detailing Design
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19th Century Collecting Antique Keys

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Enamel, Tin

Vintage Brown Hand-Woven Goat Hair Kilim 10'4''x12'6''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
uniqueness, making it a one-of-a-kind collectible. Key Features: Material: Premium Goat Hair Design
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Early 20th Century Turkish Modern Collecting Antique Keys

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Goat Hair

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There is a range of collecting antique keys for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique collecting antique keys was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and iron. There are all kinds of collecting antique keys available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Industrial and Neoclassical collecting antique keys are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made collecting antique keys over the years, but those made by Louis Vuitton, Geographia, Ltd. and Jan Huygen van Linschoten are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Collecting Antique Keys?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,500, while they’re typically $45 on the low end and $52,903 highest priced.

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