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Verdura Gold Utility Knife and Key with Clock and Hidden Pencil
Verdura Gold Utility Knife and Key with Clock and Hidden Pencil

Verdura Gold Utility Knife and Key with Clock and Hidden Pencil

By Verdura

Located in New York City, NY

It features a folding knife, a hidden pencil that slides out of the bottom, a folding key, and a clock.

Category

Vintage 1940s More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

14k Gold Key Pendant Necklace Pearls and Black Enamel
14k Gold Key Pendant Necklace Pearls and Black Enamel

14k Gold Key Pendant Necklace Pearls and Black Enamel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

It can represent the opening of new chapters or unlocking hidden potential. Some people wear key-shaped pieces to symbolize knowledge or a turning point in life.

Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1950s Movado for Cartier 14K YG Manual Double Stamp White 13 mm
Vintage 1950s Movado for Cartier 14K YG Manual Double Stamp White 13 mm

Vintage 1950s Movado for Cartier 14K YG Manual Double Stamp White 13 mm

By Movado

Located in New York, NY

Worn closed, it reads as a refined gold bracelet, with the utility of a watch hidden in plain sight. Key Specs Era: Mid-Century Modern Movement: Manual Case Size: 13x21mm Bracele...

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Leather Case with Miniature Signed Berny d'Ouvillé
Leather Case with Miniature Signed Berny d'Ouvillé

Leather Case with Miniature Signed Berny d'Ouvillé

$6,844

H 3.55 in W 4.93 in D 0.6 in

Leather Case with Miniature Signed Berny d'Ouvillé

Located in Paris, FR

This lock opens with a key hidden in the gold pen. This pen has a perpetual calendar and the citrine engraved with a number is unscrewed to put the key.

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Desk Accessories

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Victorian Gunmetal Double Skeleton Key Fob Pendant with Hidden Tools
Victorian Gunmetal Double Skeleton Key Fob Pendant with Hidden Tools

Victorian Gunmetal Double Skeleton Key Fob Pendant with Hidden Tools

Located in Narberth, PA

A rose gold slider at the top can be moved down the barrel shaft, revealing a hidden tool that protrudes from the bottom, otherwise hidden within a small compartment inside.

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Mixed Metal

Victorian 1880's Hidden Key 14 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Antique Signet Ring
Victorian 1880's Hidden Key 14 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Antique Signet Ring

Victorian 1880's Hidden Key 14 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Antique Signet Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Signet style ring centers a high polish oval-shaped face Foldable hidden key originally used for a jewelry box Featuring fluted shoulders Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1880's Rin...

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Signet Ring with Hidden Key Attached
Antique Victorian Signet Ring with Hidden Key Attached

Antique Victorian Signet Ring with Hidden Key Attached

Located in Stamford, CT

A Victorian 15 Kt signet ring with an intricate crest is a simple oval shape and hides a key on the inside that fits into the frame behind the crest. The key collapses into the shan...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

15k Gold

Cartier Roadster 2510
Cartier Roadster 2510

Cartier Roadster 2510

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H 1.74 in W 1.46 in

Cartier Roadster 2510

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

It currently fits wrists up to 17.5cm and is paired with a signed Cartier stainless steel bracelet and double-fold hidden clasp. Key Features: Brand: Cartier Model: Roadster Referen...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Yellow Gold Key Pendant w/ Benrus Watch
Vintage Yellow Gold Key Pendant w/ Benrus Watch

Vintage Yellow Gold Key Pendant w/ Benrus Watch

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W 0.88 in D 0.25 in L 2.13 in

Vintage Yellow Gold Key Pendant w/ Benrus Watch

By Benrus

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Product details: The pendant is made out of 14 karat yellow gold, featuring hidden key and Sellro watch with Benrus mechanism.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Signet Ring of Two Storks by Larter and Sons
Antique Edwardian Signet Ring of Two Storks by Larter and Sons

Antique Edwardian Signet Ring of Two Storks by Larter and Sons

Located in Stamford, CT

The final photograph shows the stork signet ring worn with the hidden key signet ring. They are fabulous together.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Rare Hidden Key Victorian 18k Ball Pendant
Rare Hidden Key Victorian 18k Ball Pendant

Rare Hidden Key Victorian 18k Ball Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

A fabulous hidden key ball pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era!

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Treasured Charm Necklace by SEIDENGANG
Treasured Charm Necklace by SEIDENGANG

Treasured Charm Necklace by SEIDENGANG

By SeidenGang

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The charms have a majestic theme; an opulent crown, keys for hidden castle rooms, a royal heart, a lock for a treasure chest and a gold coin and a large pearl from inside of it.

Category

American Link Necklaces

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

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By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Miami, FL

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Located in Cattolica, IT

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Located in London, GB

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Category

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Vintage Cartier Amber Cabochon Collar Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Amber Cabochon Collar Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold

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By Cartier

Located in San Diego, CA

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Category

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Materials

Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Cartier 18k Yellow and White Gold Cute Charm Bracelet

Cartier 18k Yellow and White Gold Cute Charm Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

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Category

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By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

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Christian Dior by John Galliano silverblue mink and silver fox fur coat, fw 2006

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

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By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in London, GB

▪ Jean Paul Gaultier red silk dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2010 ▪ Built-in corset and cone bra ▪ Wide-cut open sleeves ▪ Corset lace fastening at the back ▪ FR 36 - UK 8 - US 6 ▪ Made in I...

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By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in London, GB

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By Givenchy

Located in London, GB

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Gucci by Tom Ford reversible green and black fur coat, fw 1999

Gucci by Tom Ford reversible green and black fur coat, fw 1999

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in London, GB

▪ Gucci fur coat ▪ Designed by Tom Ford ▪ Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Constructed from bottle-green dyed Persian lamb and black rabbit fur ▪ Black leather ribbon drawstring belt ▪ Standing...

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Fabergé Autumn-Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Aubergine-Red Enamel,  Diamonds 3.34ct G VS

Fabergé Autumn-Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Aubergine-Red Enamel, Diamonds 3.34ct G VS

By Fabergé

Located in Pforzheim, DE

Fabergé Autumn Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Aubergine-Red Enamel, Diamonds 3.34 ct G VS, Obsidian, Agate, Ruby, Amethyst, Coral, Onyx This Fabergé egg, created in 1998 as part of the “Four...

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Hidden Key For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact hidden key you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 15 vintage editions and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a hidden key may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic hidden key over the years, but those made by Atelier Molinari, Asprey and Benrus are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A hidden key can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 5, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and rose cut versions for sale. Finding a hidden key for sale for women should be easy, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Hidden Key?

On average, a hidden key at 1stDibs sells for $3,538, while they’re typically $253 on the low end and $9,995 for the highest priced versions of this item.