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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 Round Top, 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
Antique Writing 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
$1,422
H 4.73 in W 11.7 in D 7.88 in
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
$5,157
H 45.67 in W 46.07 in D 18.9 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
Charming Swedish Baroque Box in Elm and Fruitwood, Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
engraving, together with an old key.
It has developed a rich and warm patina over nearly 300 years
Category
Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Old Antique Keys
Materials
Elm, Fruitwood
$1,541
H 4.53 in W 7.09 in D 5.71 in
Pr, Old Sheffield Plate Regency Greek-Key Coasters , 19th C. Matthew Boulton
By Matthew Boulton, Sheffield
Located in Atlanta, GA
Old Sheffield Plate, English - 19th Century. Style or Possibly of Matthew Boulton's Work
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Old Antique Keys
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,250 / set
H 2 in Dm 7.5 in
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
Iron, Brass
$11,874 Sale Price
33% Off
H 68.12 in W 39.38 in D 17.33 in
Large Antique Northern Swedish Gustavian Sideboard in Original Condition
Located in Kramfors, SE
lock and key from the early 1900s and an old key plate in solid brass. The old original keyhole is
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Old Antique Keys
Materials
Pine
$5,750
H 48.82 in W 53.55 in D 22.45 in
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
$739 Sale Price
20% Off
H 21.26 in W 24.22 in D 0 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
$10,449 Sale Price
41% Off
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 27.17 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
Antique Eastern European Natural Pine Blanket Chest
Located in Centennial, CO
allow for storage without needing to open the top. Old key escutcheons are present but there is no key
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Old Antique Keys
Materials
Pine
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
$6,000 Sale Price
29% Off
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
Category
Early 19th Century British George III Old Antique Keys
Materials
Brass
Antique Spanish Solide Olive Locking Pie or Larder Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
replacement pine shelves. The door closes and locks with an old key.
This piece lends a rustic farmhouse
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Old Antique Keys
Materials
Olive
$1,992 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
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 German Pine Locking Pie or Larder Cabinet
Located in Centennial, CO
replacement pine shelves.
The door closes and locks with an old key. The astragal of the door overlaps the
Category
Late 19th Century Rustic Old Antique Keys
Materials
Tin
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
$2,197
H 1.2 in W 0.49 in
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
$127,369
H 41 in W 34.75 in
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
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
$380
H 5.75 in W 2 in D 0.25 in
Small Vintage Octagonal Silver-Plated Bowl by Old Hall England, Timeless Design
Located in Wembley, GB
age. Professionally polished prior to dispatch.
Key Details
Maker: Old Hall, England
Material: Silver
Category
Early 1900s English Hollywood Regency Old Antique Keys
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$279 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 1.58 in W 4.73 in D 1.58 in
19th Century French Carved Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet
Located in Round Top, TX
stable, ready for use. One functioning key included. Old locks are often fussy, working stiffly and also
Category
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Old Antique Keys
Materials
Oak
Antique Eastern European Pine Blanket Chest With Original Paint
Located in Centennial, CO
brick red medallions. Dovetail construction is evident at the corners. Old iron key escutcheon is intact
Category
Late 19th Century Czech Folk Art Old Antique Keys
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style White Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
contrasting gray painted finish and four adjustable shelves.
Old lock and included (1) key still function
Category
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Old Antique Keys
Materials
Pine
$4,659 / set
H 76.75 in W 43.5 in D 16.5 in
Large wall desk massive oak and bronze 6 drawers Denmark end of 19 century
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
bronze handles, some with old locks without keys. The drawers are deep, sometimes partitioned, with
Category
1890s Danish Art Nouveau Old Antique Keys
Materials
Bronze
$6,900
H 28.75 in W 89.77 in D 32.68 in
Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Collectible Rug 3' x 4.6', 1920s - 1N123
Located in Bordeaux, FR
desirable low pile and aged patina that collectors appreciate in authentic century-old nomadic textiles.
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1920s French Old Antique Keys
Materials
Wool
19th Century Swedish White Cabinet Cupboard with Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
included, the old lock works with some difficulty so key may serve easier as a "pull only."
Restored, this
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Old Antique Keys
Materials
Oak, Paint
Original Painted German Shrunk Armoire with Four Seasons, Dated 1802
Located in Round Top, TX
special find.
The old lock and key still function. The left door is held in place with an internal
Category
19th Century German Folk Art Old Antique Keys
Materials
Wood, Paint
$15,400
H 79.25 in W 70 in D 23.25 in
Vintage Persian Bidjar Kilim, Jajim Panel Square in Red and Olive Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
three vertical panels—a key trait of older Jajims woven on narrower looms and stitched together—creating
Category
1650s Persian Tribal Old Antique Keys
Materials
Wool
$4,640 Sale Price
20% Off
W 105 in L 106 in
Antique Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
bail (lower left) old worm holes, no key, minor sunning to top, slight warping to serpentine front
Category
19th Century Louis XV Old Antique Keys
Materials
Bronze
Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.5' x 5.7', 1910s - 1N117
Located in Bordeaux, FR
-old tribal artifact.
Key Specifications:
Style: Baluch / Baluchi (Afghan Tribal)
Origin
Category
1910s French Old Antique Keys
Materials
Wool
Five Drawer Biedermeier Chiffonier, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
with a functioning old lock and key. Refinished condition, hand-polished with shellac.
Dimensions:
* H
Category
1830s Biedermeier Old Antique Keys
Materials
Iron
$6,758
H 52.76 in W 21.26 in D 13.19 in
Antique Wooden Box Painted In Art Nouveau Style
Located in Bilzen, BE
An oil-painted wooden box in the Art Nouveau style, early 20th century.
Old patina.
The key is
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Old Antique Keys
Materials
Wood
Antique 18th Century Lowboy With Pierced Frieze
Located in Bridgeport, CT
the drawer front. No key. Old cosmetic repairs. 2 tiny losses to string inlay. Top with slight warp
Category
18th Century English Queen Anne Old Antique Keys
Materials
Brass
Pair, 19th Century Tall White Painted Pine Bookcases Display Cabinets
Located in Round Top, TX
secure in place with old locks, four keys included.
All scratches, cracks, dings, age related separation
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Gustavian Old Antique Keys
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
$9,900 / set
H 91.5 in W 38 in D 16.25 in
19th Century Swedish Blue Side Table Cabinet Nightstand on Cabriolet Legs
Located in Round Top, TX
of this delightful cabinet. Old lock and key still function.
Please refer to professional photos for
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Old Antique Keys
Materials
Oak, Paint
$2,800
H 28.5 in W 23.75 in D 16.75 in
Early 19th Century Original Painted Swedish Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Round Top, TX
upper cabinet doors is secure with key and old lock. An interior metal clip has been added to secure the
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Old Antique Keys
Materials
Metal
Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
key, old marks to the left upper and lower sides, stable age cracks and some marks on the upper right
Category
19th Century Federal Old Antique Keys
Materials
Brass
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
$3,950
H 30.5 in W 46 in D 19 in
Early 19th Century Rococo Black Painted Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
drawer bottoms each show age related separation/cracks which is typical in drawers over 200 years old. No
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Rococo Old Antique Keys
Materials
Brass
$4,650
H 41.5 in W 47.5 in D 21.5 in
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 Persian Browns Blue Wool Runner 3'3''x9'8''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
eclectic, farmhouse, or transitional interiors seeking warmth, artistry, and old-world craftsmanship.
Key
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Old Antique Keys
Materials
Wool
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
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
$5,850
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, Wrought Iron, Metallic Thread
$90,000 Sale Price
25% Off
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
$4,149
H 40.16 in W 36.62 in D 15.75 in
Studio of Pompeo Batoni, “Madonna of the Annunciation– Mid-18th Century Italian
Located in Seaford, GB
museums.
Key Features
Italian Old Master painting, mid-18th century
Studio of Pompeo Batoni
Subject
Category
Mid-17th Century Italian Grand Tour Old Antique Keys
Materials
Canvas
$2,966
H 24.81 in W 22.05 in D 1.58 in
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
$7,707
H 50.01 in W 46.26 in D 24.02 in
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
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
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
$626 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20.48 in W 27.88 in D 0.02 in
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
$4,675
H 89 in W 41 in D 20 in
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- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
- 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.
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