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Antique Korean Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Lock
Located in Norton, MA
and an old key, a very charming look.
Category
19th Century Korean Old Antique Keys
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Circa 1800 Swedish Original Painted Cupboard
Located in Houston, TX
the inside right door is the date 1800 faintly visible. The old key even though slightly bent still
Category
19th Century Swedish Old Antique Keys
Materials
Pine
Writing Casket Box, Walnut with Inlays, England, Late 19th Century
Located in Regensburg, DE
writing surface. Old glass inkwell and red felt. Working lock with old key. Refinished and shellac hand
Category
Late 19th Century German Victorian Old Antique Keys
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th Century Side Table
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
old key.
Condition:
Condition of this side table is very good and ready to use. The surface is
Category
Late 19th Century Old Antique Keys
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Untouched Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
drawer has lock & key.
The left drawer has no lock but has an attached old key that acts as a pull knob
Category
Early 19th Century European Gustavian Old Antique Keys
Materials
Pine
H 45.67 in W 46.07 in D 18.9 in
Biedermeier Armoire, Walnut Veneer, Gold-Plate, South Germany, circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
around the key holes. Elegant conical square tapered ebonized legs. Original iron lock and old key
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Old Antique Keys
Materials
Iron, Gold Plate
H 71.26 in W 45.28 in D 19.49 in
Clock Spring Industrial Articulating Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
spring in the swivel/clamp base. Its the same style of spring found in clocks and old key wind toys. The
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Old Antique Keys
Materials
Steel
Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, Ebonized, Brass, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
several ebonized parts like the lisenes and top. Original brass fittings. 1 original old key and iron
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Old Antique Keys
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 68.12 in W 39.38 in D 17.33 in
Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk
Located in Casteren, NL
without a key, so the key is made by our locksmith with the use of an old key. It was gently cleaned and a
Category
15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Old Antique Keys
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
Category
1740s Old Antique Keys
Materials
Paper
H 21.26 in W 24.22 in D 0 in
18th Century French Commode Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
original drooping brass handles. The upper drawers open with two old keys, adding a touch of historic charm
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Old Antique Keys
Materials
Walnut
Fine 16th Century Flemish Old Master Oil on Panel The Holy Family Museum Quality
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
stylistic bridges Key often built between Northern naturalism and Southern idealism.
Collectors of Old
Category
16th Century Mannerist Old Antique Keys
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
19th Century Puerto Rican "Isabelino" Style Mahogany Dresser/Armoire
Located in Guaynabo, PR
is a long drawer with two batwing backplate handles. Once you open the armoire with an old key, you
Category
19th Century American Late Victorian Old Antique Keys
Materials
Mahogany
H 111.25 in W 51.75 in D 21.5 in
Antique English Georgian III Mahogany Tea Caddy Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
brass handle.
The lid is lined with an old wool liner.
Together with an old key that fits (but does
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Early 19th Century British George III Old Antique Keys
Materials
Brass
Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
– 1 old mine cut diamond of approx .15 Ct
Measures: key is 40 x 18 mm. – heart is 9 x 8 mm. (h. x w
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Old Antique Keys
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum & Gold .40ct Diamond Greek Key Filigree Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European & Old Single Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - H
Category
1910s Edwardian Old Antique Keys
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Lady Dormore - A 16th Century Portrait of a key member of Shakespeare's England
Located in London, GB
married, at her father's house in London, the thirteen-year-old Mary Browne (d. 1607), daughter of Anthony
Category
16th Century Old Masters Old Antique Keys
Materials
Oil
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
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Old Antique Keys
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Mixed Metal
Vintage Art Deco Platinum and 14K Old European Diamond and Sapphire Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
. Embellished with old European cut diamonds and French cut sapphires, they embody the sleek geometry and
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Old Antique Keys
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
Category
18th Century German Baroque Old Antique Keys
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 5.63 in W 1.75 in D 0.75 in
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
Category
18th Century German Baroque Old Antique Keys
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 5.75 in W 2 in D 0.25 in
Large Antique Tunbridge Ware Lidded Box
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
: No key, old stable age cracks to top and sides of lid, stable age cracks to the interior both bottom
Category
19th Century English Victorian Old Antique Keys
Materials
Felt, Wood, Paper
Swedish Antique Bureau in Gustavian Style, Made By Hand in Solid Pine Circa 1820
Located in Kramfors, SE
legs, old locks and a working key. Later paint in historic style. Healthy and solid frame. The width
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Old Antique Keys
Materials
Pine
H 34.06 in W 42.33 in D 20.48 in
Large marquetry jewelry box or casket, 19th century
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
to customize the casket.
It is in very good condition despite its 170 years old, complete with its
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Old Antique Keys
Materials
Brass
George II Walnut Chest on Chest of Very Small Proportions c. 1750
Located in Heathfield, GB
escutcheons, old brass locks but no key.
The drawers are oak lined with very fine boards of wainscot oak
Category
18th Century George II Old Antique Keys
Materials
Walnut
Ebonized Leather top Bureau Plat
Located in Huntington, NY
has 3 false drawers
Circa, 1760 with one Key
It's Old leather top in Useable but heavily distressed
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Old Antique Keys
Materials
Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Buffet
Located in Bradenton, FL
escargot feet. Typical old worm damage. Very good older restored condition. Original lock, key and drawer
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Old Antique Keys
Materials
Walnut
Antique 18th C. French Bleached Oak Serpentine Front Sideboard
Located in Centennial, CO
pulls are accented with a shell motif. The keys are old, and they work!
Left and right compartments are
Category
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Old Antique Keys
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Narrow Display Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Round Top, TX
ready for use. Both old locks function with skeleton keys.
All scratches, cracks, dings, and age related
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Old Antique Keys
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
H 92.5 in W 35 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Original Painted Swedish Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
.
Restored, strong and stable, this pine cabinet is ready to be placed and enjoyed. The old lock still
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Old Antique Keys
Materials
Pine, Paint
18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
has the original lock but not the key.
The drop down middle section, original hinges and hardware
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Old Antique Keys
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread, Wrought Iron
H 108 in W 50 in D 24 in
Antique Early 19th Century Original Unusually Small Sideboard in Folk Art
Located in Kramfors, SE
short ends have old paint. Working lock and key. Height to the table top is 95 cm and the panel around
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Old Antique Keys
Materials
Pine
H 40.16 in W 36.62 in D 15.75 in
Rare Swedish Antique Cabinet, Genuine Country Furniture in Gustavian Style
Located in Kramfors, SE
initials and year, made in light blue at the bottom of the upper doors. Old original locks and keys which
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Old Antique Keys
Materials
Pine
H 79.14 in W 45.67 in D 18.9 in
Original Red Painted 19th Century Swedish Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
be used and enjoyed. Each of the three drawers open using an old skeleton key as a pull (locks no
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Old Antique Keys
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Burl Wood Mirrored Tiered Server
Located in Bridgeport, CT
corner with an old repair, lacking a key and slight losses to the mirror silver, some stable age splits
Category
19th Century Jacobean Old Antique Keys
Materials
Mirror, Burl
Sterling Silver Ring Tray, 1886
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
beautiful work around the edge. Perfect for rings and earrings, a watch or even keys. Old-world elegance
Category
1880s American Old Antique Keys
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Rustic Country French Credenza ~ Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
-traffic zones. Steel knobs, hinges, key guards and old-style lockworks only add to the rustic charm
Category
Late 19th Century French Rustic Old Antique Keys
Materials
Steel
Antique French Vernis Martin Bombe Vitrine
By Martin Brothers, Vernis Martin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
classic old-world scenes. The original key is included and lock works to keep your most precious
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Old Antique Keys
Materials
Brass
Fine French Marble Top Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
lacks a key, old glue drip mark and some sporadic wood and finish losses. Although some level of
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Old Antique Keys
Materials
Marble
Kid Size Antique Swedish Campaign Chest with Patinated Blue Paint and Iron 1850s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
fittings. The original old lock and key is still with function.
Inside is the chest divided into 3
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Campaign Old Antique Keys
Materials
Iron
H 11.42 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
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
Category
18th Century Dutch Old Antique Keys
Materials
Oak
Heavily Carved Pine Armoire from Austria, dated 1815
Located in Round Top, TX
tassels, central cherub face, grapes & vines, flourishes and more throughout this armoire.
The large old
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Baroque Old Antique Keys
Materials
Pine, Paint
Map of Kingdoms of Castile, León, Galicia, Asturias, Biscay and Navarre in Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
Camino de Santiago pilgrimage).
- Burgos and Valladolid (key cities in Old Castile, important for their
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Antique Keys
Materials
Paper
H 20.48 in W 27.88 in D 0.02 in
Antique Sterling Silver Repousse Tea Caddy Box 1786 William Plummer London
Located in Stamford, CT
. Stunning and beautiful.
Over 200 years old. No key but most of these small keys are interchangeable.
Category
1780s Great Britain (UK) Old Antique Keys
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Biedermeier Bookcase, Walnut, Glass, Austria circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
dividers. Old lock, outside ebonized lozenge key coat of arms. Book-batched walnut veneer at the bottom
Category
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Old Antique Keys
Materials
Iron
Antique French Bookcase Cabinet Carved Oak Black Forest Renaissance Glass
Located in Shreveport, LA
, scratches, imperfections, separations. Keys included, but old locks are not guaranteed. Included multiple
Category
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Old Antique Keys
Materials
Glass, Oak
Large Biedermeier Half-Cabinet, Walnut and Ebonized, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
full columns and key escutcheons.
Old box lock. Interior with two softwood shelves.
Fully restored and
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Old Antique Keys
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Softwood
H 50.01 in W 46.26 in D 24.02 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Marquetry And Bronze Mounted Dressing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
corner, detached lock plate (attached to top of lock set), no key, old wax deposit (now removed), small
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Old Antique Keys
Materials
Bronze
Original Painted Swedish Cabinet Console, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
and enjoyed. Lock functions with one key included.
Scratches, old stains, cracks, dings and age
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Old Antique Keys
Materials
Pine, Paint
White Painted Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
) is stable and ready for use. Old locks function with skeleton keys which may also be used as pulls
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Old Antique Keys
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel box / Chest with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
.
Working lock and key.
Old wooden repairs on the lid & box bottom. Damage to the iron occurs.
The box was
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Old Antique Keys
Materials
Pine
H 11.82 in W 18.12 in D 15.75 in
A Superb 18th Century French Empire Walnut Dresser
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
original lock and old replacement key.
Raised on block feet united by a shaped apron.
This dresser displays
Category
18th Century French Empire Old Antique Keys
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Louis XVI Bureau à Cylindre or Roll Top Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
escutcheons. Brass pulls may not be original but are old. Working lock and one key which locks both the
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Old Antique Keys
Materials
Brass
18th Century Flemish Louis XV Secretary Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
(please see video).
Original fittings. Drawers without key.
The old wax has been largely sanded off
Category
18th Century Belgian Louis XV Old Antique Keys
Materials
Oak
Swedish Pine Dalarna Cabinet Cupboard, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
has traditional spoon rack on top.
Old locks still function. Two keys included.
This highly original
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Old Antique Keys
Materials
Pine, Paint
Italian Walnut Cabinet - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
two parts in walnut marquetry
the lower part is composed of three drawers. Each with their old locks
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI Old Antique Keys
Materials
Walnut
French Provençal sideboard in walnut - Louis XV Period - 18th century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
furniture has its original key and old lock.
The fittings are hand forged steel.
The interior is lined with
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Old Antique Keys
Materials
Wood
H 51.19 in W 65.75 in D 22.05 in
Small White Gustavian Chest of Two Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
.
Drawers open with two brass pulls each, one key included (old locks do not function).
Any scratches
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Old Antique Keys
Materials
Wood, Paint
Original Painted Flat Top Trunk With Flowers, Austria dated 1804
Located in Round Top, TX
and stable, this trunk is ready to be used and enjoyed. Old lock still functions, one key included
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Old Antique Keys
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Georgian Oak Mule Chest Coffer 18th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
have been treated for good measure. Later hinges (but still old), no key and lock untested.
Please
Category
18th Century Georgian Old Antique Keys
Materials
Oak
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- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell how old an antique ring is, you have two main options. First, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. If you know the maker of the ring or the ring has a maker's mark that you can use to identify who produced it, learning more about the designer, artisan or company and their styles can help with the dating process. When the maker is unknown, you can familiarize yourself with the characteristics of various antique jewelry styles, such as Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian, to try and identify the period in which your ring was likely produced. The second option is to have a certified appraiser, experienced antique dealer or knowledgeable jeweler date your ring for you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique rings.
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