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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

Materials

Gold

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Brass

Antique 1814 London England Sterling Silver Pocket Watch Clock Key Wound
Located in Dayton, OH
reverse reveals key hole for winding. White porcelain face with copper hands, Arabic numeral and fleur de
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1810s George III Collecting Antique Keys

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Materials

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

Materials

Gold

Antique 1870s American Waltham Key Wound 15J Pocket Coin Silver Watch 18S
By Waltham Watch Co
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late 1870’s American Watch Company key wound pocket watch. White porcelain face with black
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1870s Victorian Collecting Antique Keys

Materials

Silver

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Brass

1910s Rare "St. Louis" Cash Register Without Keys
By St. Louis Cash Register Co. 1
Located in New York, NY
This rare and unique cash register was made by the St. Louis Cash Register Company, which was formed in 1915 and later acquired by the McCaskey Register Company in the 1920s. Please ...
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1910s American Collecting Antique Keys

Materials

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 Collecting Antique Keys

Materials

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

Materials

Paper

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Oak

1920s Deagan 725 Marimba Model B, Rosewood Keys, 3.5 Octave
By Deagan
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s Deagan 725 Marimba model B, rosewood keys, 3.5 octave, beautiful original condition, amazing
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1920s American Art Deco Collecting Antique Keys

Materials

Metal, Steel

Antique Swiss Samuel Troll Fils Key Wind Cylinder Music Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Made in Switzerland in approximately 1850, this key wind brass cylinder music box is set in a
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Black Forest Collecting Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

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

Antique Handcrafted Small Merchant's Chest with Lock and Key
Located in Doylestown, PA
convenient organization options. The original working lock and key ensure valuables are safe. The teak is
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1920s Unknown Rustic Collecting Antique Keys

Materials

Teak

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

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

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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Nickel, Metal, Brass

Antique Chinese Mahjong Game Set in Fitted Locking Leather Case with Key
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Mahjong set is presumed to have originated from China and date to approximately 1900 and done in the Chinese Export style. The tiles are composed of a butterscotch bakel...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Collecting Antique Keys

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Leather, Bakelite

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Iron

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

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Girl or Doll Riding a Lamb 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. The toy f...
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Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Collecting Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Iron

Golden gilt metal brooch with rose cut diamonds, India end of 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
tightened pods also enriched with diamonds and a key element at the top, with diamond, which blocks
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Late 19th Century Indian Collecting Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

1928 Hamilton Railroad #2 10K Gold Filled 21J Pocket Watch 16s Runs
By Hamilton
Located in Dayton, OH
Arabic numerals; second counting sub-dial with Arabic numerals. Art Deco scalloped edge and Greek key
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1920s Art Deco Collecting Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

Antique 1850s Open Face Remontoir 800 Silver Pocket Watch 10 Rubis Glass Display
Located in Dayton, OH
') is a pocket watch in which the key winding mechanism was replaced with a winding button. It was
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Collecting Antique Keys

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Brass

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

Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Box with Leather Slope
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome mahogany writing box with leather slope and hidden storage with key, English, circa 1780.
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Late 18th Century British George III Collecting Antique Keys

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
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Mid-19th Century German Collecting Antique Keys

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 and good working condition
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Mid-19th Century German Collecting Antique Keys

Charming Small Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box, 19th Century
Located in Palm Beach, FL
figural and landscape designs in gold, with lock and key. Continental
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19th Century European Baroque Collecting Antique Keys

Danish Painted Steelsafe with Hidden Lock, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
top, a secret detail hides the mechanism to open the key cover. Double steel skin with sand fro
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Late 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Revival Collecting Antique Keys

Fine George III Vinaigrette Made in Birmingham in 1808 by Joseph Willmore
Located in London, GB
gilded and the grille is pierced and engraved with trellis and Greek key designs.
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19th Century English Collecting Antique Keys

Kid Size Antique Swedish Campaign Chest with Patinated Blue Paint and Iron 1850s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
fittings. The original old lock and key is still with function. Inside is the chest divided into 3
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Late 19th Century Swedish Campaign Collecting Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

18th Century Dutch Oak Children's Writing Box
Located in Delft, NL
, diamond and heart shapes on the hinged lid and raised on 4 legs. Clasp is nailed with old nail. Key
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18th Century Dutch Collecting Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

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Collecting Antique Keys For Sale on 1stDibs

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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