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Rare Hidden Key Victorian 18k Ball Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous hidden key ball pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This stylish piece is made of
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Rare Antique Keys

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18k Gold

Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Century, this ‘ key to my heart’ brooch prizes the majestic Georgian workmanship – tests 18 KT solid gold
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Rare Antique Keys

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
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H 1.58 in W 1.3 in
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
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1910s American Rare Antique Keys

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Metal

Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial
Located in London, GB
Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial in Working Order An
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Early 19th Century French Empire Rare Antique Keys

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Silver, Enamel

Rare Town Plan of Jerusalem, Includes an Extensive Key to Locations etc, 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
zu Salomonis auch zu und kurtz nach Christi Zeiten.' Rare town plan of Jerusalem. Includes an
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Early 1700s Rare Antique Keys

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Paper

Rare & Hand-Carved Ratan Basket Design Black Forest Jewelry Box with Lock & Key
Located in Lisse, NL
its own right and it even comes with a working lock and key. If you are looking for a stylish, rare
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Rare Antique Keys

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Wood, Felt

Wièse Watch Key Pendant
Located in London, GB
with the foldable key mechanism being somewhat uncommon of the period. This unique and rare find was
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19th Century Victorian Rare Antique Keys

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Keying Up - The Court Jester
By William Merritt Chase
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Keying Up - The Court Jester Etching with drypoint, 1879 Signed in the plate lower left corner (see
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1870s American Impressionist Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Etching

Jasperware Box with Greek-Key Design, Late 19th Century
By John Flaxman, Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English jasperware box with acanthus leaf and Greek-Key design, circa late-19th century
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Late 19th Century English Greco Roman Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Stoneware

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 Rare Antique Keys

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Iron

RESTORED ANTiQUE ART NOUVEAU STATIONERY WRITING CABINET WITH CALENDAR & KEy
Located in GB
original key, you have a fully functioning calendar which is a rare feature Condition wise is as good as
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19th Century English Art Nouveau Rare Antique Keys

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Brass

19th Century Russian Gilt Iron-Bound Box with Original Key
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare early 19th century Russian iron-bound box decorated with gilt metal 'Frost' pattern. The
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Early 19th Century Russian Other Rare Antique Keys

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Wrought Iron

Sandwich Tern (with Florida Cray Fish) (Florida Keys) /// Ornithology Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
) (Florida Keys)" (Plate CCLXXIX - 279; part No. 56) Portfolio: The Birds of America, Havell Edition Year
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1830s Victorian Rare Antique Keys

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Gold Leaf

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 Rare Antique Keys

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Oak

Victorian Gunmetal Double Skeleton Key Fob Pendant with Hidden Tools
Located in Narberth, PA
A very rare and special find from the Victorian era (ca1880)! French in origin, this unusual
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1880s Unknown Victorian Rare Antique Keys

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Mixed Metal

President William Howard Taft University Club Solid Gold Presentation Key
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1913 Solid 14K Yellow Gold Presentation Key and chain from the University Club of Washington
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1910s American Rare Antique Keys

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14k Gold

American Pair Garden Gnomes Good Luck Garden Guardians, Keeper of Keys
Located in South Burlington, VT
Nostalgic opportunity America's friendly gnomes- a rare pair (2) of Happy Garden Legends "Keeper
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Early 20th Century American Rare Antique Keys

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Iron

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
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16th Century Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

Large Size Carved AntiqueAlabaster Pendant Light, Fixture w. Greek Key Pattern
Located in Lisse, NL
carved Greek key pattern that is carved all around the high side. This high side too is a rare feature
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Early 20th Century French Greco Roman Rare Antique Keys

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Alabaster, Brass

Georgian Key To My Heart Turquoise Padlock 18 KT Brooch/Pendant/Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
Georgian Symbol of Love Georgian period ‘Key to my Heart’ pendant, 1810 ca Rare love token from the
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Early 1800s European Georgian Rare Antique Keys

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Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique 19th Century Greek Key Mahogany Console Sideboard with Green Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare beauty in a handsome mahogany base console or sideboard having neoclassical timeless Greek
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19th Century American Neoclassical Rare Antique Keys

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Marble

Authentic Ancient Roman Bronze Key and Gold Pendant on Coral Bead Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Ancient Roman bronze key (3rd-4th century AD) and 22k yellow gold pendant on a coral and 18k yellow
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15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Rare Antique Keys

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Coral, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold

19th Century American Folk Art Heart Shaped Iron Pad Lock & Key, Dated 1875
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century American folk art Heart-shaped forged iron pad lock and key, dated 1875 A remarkable
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19th Century American Folk Art Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Greek Key Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the mid 19th century, with Greek Key frieze
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Rare Antique Keys

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Wood

Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño
Located in Chicago, IL
Behold a rare and remarkable treasure from 17th century Spain: the vargueño. Crafted from solid one
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Rare Antique Keys

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Wrought Iron

Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño
Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño
H 57 in W 38.75 in D 17 in
Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
the time, Jugendstil. The offered antique caskets come with their rare original keys, normally lost
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Rare Antique Keys

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Brass

Stunning Arts and Crafts Wall Key Cabinet of Embossed Copper with Beveled Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Great quality and condition wall key or brush cabinet from 1930. This Arts & Crafts style wall
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Copper

Rare Cawston 1836 William IV Rare Wood Gentleman Military Campaign Vanity Box
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely and very rare James Cawston dressing case make
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1830s English Victorian Rare Antique Keys

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Sterling Silver

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 Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

Bronze D’ore Chandelier / Gasolier with Fleur De Lis Keys, French 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
made for gas and uniquely sports horizontal fleur de lis key at the base of each cup to turn the flow
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19th Century French Rare Antique Keys

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Gold, Bronze

Rare Italian Renaissance Walnut Cabinet
Located in London, GB
locks, and associated key. This cabinet is characteristic of pieces that were made for the residences
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Rare Antique Keys

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Walnut

Rare Italian Renaissance Walnut Cabinet
Rare Italian Renaissance Walnut Cabinet
H 76.97 in W 71.42 in D 22.56 in
Rare Bird's Eye Maple Victorian Credenza
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5177 Rare Victorian display cabinet / chiffonier of serpentine design, having shaped top above
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19th Century British Rare Antique Keys

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Birdseye Maple

Rare Bird's Eye Maple Victorian Credenza
Rare Bird's Eye Maple Victorian Credenza
H 40.16 in W 60.24 in D 15.75 in
Rare Vienna Porcelain Boudoir Clock
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
. Underglaze blue 'beehive' mark on the underside Complete with a suitable key. Dimensions of clock
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19th Century French Louis XVI Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Vienna Porcelain Boudoir Clock
Rare Vienna Porcelain Boudoir Clock
H 8.75 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
Rare 17c Spanish Reflectoire Dining Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Baroque walnut dining table or writing table feauturing two locking drawers. A stunning and rare table
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Rare Antique Keys

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Oak, Walnut

Rare Pair of Regency Mahogany Cellarettes
By Thomas & George Seddon
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
present one comes with working lock and key and the other doesn't. They are however incredibly rare, we
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Rare Antique Keys

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Mahogany

Rare Pair of Regency Mahogany Cellarettes
Rare Pair of Regency Mahogany Cellarettes
H 27.5 in W 38.75 in D 23.5 in
Rare Italian Antique Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare and beautifully shaped antique walnut writing desk having carved curlicue stretchers and
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Early 19th Century Italian Rare Antique Keys

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Walnut

Antique 18th Century Box of Georgian Keys Honble J A Ellis Kings Agent 1763-1776
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare small box of 27 Georgian keys of great importance
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18th Century English Georgian Rare Antique Keys

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Iron

Rare Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique gustavian sideboard from Northern Sweden made around 1780. The sideboard is made in
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Rare Antique Keys

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Pine

Rare Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Rare Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
H 43.12 in W 52.76 in D 23.23 in
Rare Regency Mahogany Collectors / Folio Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
be completely looked over before shipment for any losses or touchups. Has a key.
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1810s English Regency Rare Antique Keys

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Brass

Rare and Important German Renaissance Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oakwood Original lock and key   This beautiful and robust chest stands on square feet ending in
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16th Century German Renaissance Rare Antique Keys

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Wood, Walnut

Rare and Important German Renaissance Chest
Rare and Important German Renaissance Chest
H 27.56 in W 63 in D 21.66 in
A Rare And Early Georgian Kneehole Bureau
Located in Skipton, GB
A rare early Georgian Kneehole Bureau of a wonderful colour and patination. Having a well figured
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18th Century English Georgian Rare Antique Keys

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Mahogany, Oak

A Rare And Early Georgian Kneehole Bureau
A Rare And Early Georgian Kneehole Bureau
H 37.6 in W 42.72 in D 16.93 in
Rare 13th Century Medieval English Oak Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
the 13th century. This 800-year-old door is a rare find and originates from Leominster – perhaps it
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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Rare Antique Keys

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Metal, Iron

Rare 13th Century Medieval English Oak Door
Rare 13th Century Medieval English Oak Door
H 72.25 in W 40.56 in D 3.94 in
RARE PORTUGUESE CENTER CHAPEL COUNTER 16th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE CENTER CHAPEL COUNTER 16th Century Lusíada - Portuguese in teak, Partial sissoo coating with
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16th Century Portuguese Gothic Rare Antique Keys

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Wood

Rare French Table Clock, End 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE FRENCH TABLE CLOCK end 19th Century In yellow metal and cloisonné enamels "flowers", enameled
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Rare Antique Keys

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Porcelain

Rare French Table Clock, End 19th Century
Rare French Table Clock, End 19th Century
H 27.56 in W 13.78 in D 10.44 in
Rare Karelian Birch Wood Chest, circa 1790
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Rare karelian birch wood chest with secret room and many drawers, probably Russia or Sweden, circa
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18th Century Rare Antique Keys

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Wood

Rare Karelian Birch Wood Chest, circa 1790
Rare Karelian Birch Wood Chest, circa 1790
H 37.41 in W 43.31 in D 19.3 in
18th Century Swedish Rare Country Baroque Bureau
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare baroque country bureau from Sweden. The bureau is a genuine Swedish country home furniture
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Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Rare Antique Keys

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Pine

Rare 19th century carved mahogany Swedish pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare 19th century carved mahogany swedish pedestal desk circa 1880. Beautiful desk and rare to be
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Rare Antique Keys

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Mahogany

Rare system walking stick, the flute. Austria 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Very rare gadget-System walking stick: stick with the function of a music instrument, a flute
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Late 19th Century Austrian Rare Antique Keys

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Brass, Iron

Rare Japanese Woven Ikat Child Kimono Nemaki
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and well preserved Japanese woven child's kimono circa early 20th century (end of Meiji
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Keys

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Cotton

Rare Quatrefoil Chinese Export Tea Caddy, 19th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rare quatrefoil Chinese Export Tea Caddy, 19th Century, the lacquer tea caddy with interlocking
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19th Century Chinese Rare Antique Keys

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Lacquer

Rare Antique Swedish Blue Marbled Pine Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
unusual and in untouched original condition. Made in pine with working lock and key. The chest has plenty
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Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Rare Antique Keys

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Wrought Iron

Rare Antique Swedish Blue Marbled Pine Chest
Rare Antique Swedish Blue Marbled Pine Chest
H 14.57 in W 24.02 in D 14.97 in
Large and Rare Antique Navajo Klagetoh Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a rare antique Navajo rug, a truly magnificent piece of textile, circa 1920s-1930s
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Early 20th Century American Navajo Rare Antique Keys

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Wool

Rare Genuine Antique Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare genuine antique Swedish rococo chest of drawers from northern Sweden. The chest is made by
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Rare Antique Keys

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Pine

French, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock
Located in London, GB
French antique, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock. A very rare model with two good
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1890s French Rare Antique Keys

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Enamel, Ormolu

17th Century Italian Rare Carved Walnut Antique Kneeler
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare antique Italian kneeler, Mid-17th Century Louis XIV. Made of solid walnut with relief
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Mid-17th Century Italian Louis XIV Rare Antique Keys

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Walnut

Rare Northern Swedish Antique Pine Secretary Clock Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Swedish antique clock secretary desk made around 1820 to 1840 in northern Sweden. The desk and
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Rare Antique Keys

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Pine

Rare Antique George II Oak Chest on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare Queen Anne or George II era Oak Chest of Drawers on Stand, made in England
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1720s British George II Rare Antique Keys

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Brass

Rare 1930 s Modernist chandelier in Bauhaus Design
By German Manufactory
Located in PRAHA 4, CZ
Step back in time and illuminate your space with the elegance of the 1930s through this rare and
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Early 20th Century German Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Nickel

Rare Tall and Narrow Georgian Chest of Drawers
Located in Flower Mound, TX
assessment is very solid and stable piece of furniture. There is one key that operates all the locks. and all
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Late 18th Century English George III Rare Antique Keys

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Mahogany

Cherubic Mischief: A Rare Baroque Collection, circa 1620
Located in Langweer, NL
about the maker and publisher. Identifying marks such as monograms or publisher's stamps are often key
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1620s Rare Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

Cherubic Mischief: A Rare Baroque Collection, circa 1620
Cherubic Mischief: A Rare Baroque Collection, circa 1620
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Rare Antique Keys For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of rare antique keys available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and iron, all rare antique keys available were constructed with great care. Rare antique keys have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Rare antique keys are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Folk Art and Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. St. Louis Cash Register Co. and Wellington each produced beautiful rare antique keys that are worth considering.

How Much are Rare Antique Keys?

Rare antique keys can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,521, while the lowest priced sells for $460 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.