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Rare Skeleton Keys

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
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Mixed Metal

Skeleton Clock, under Globe, York Minster Cathedral, Period: Xxth
By Franklin MInt
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Beautiful and rare fireplace clock, skeleton, representing York Minster from Franklin MInt
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20th Century Renaissance Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare Vintage German Qualitasmobel Mcm 1950s Shrunk Glass Shelf Dry Bar Cabinet
By Karl Springer
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
gold trim. The left side has a striped glossy veneer door which opens with a skeleton key to a large
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Danish Modern Secretary Desk by Vitré in Teak, Denmark, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
security with a skeleton key. With this securing function and the drop down the cabinet can double as a bar
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Grande Complication Watch 26065OR.OO.D088CR.01
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Southampton, PA
Who can say no to this exquisite rose gold Grande Complication from Audemars Piguet? A rare gem
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Architectural Parcel Gilt Wrought Iron Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
elements, in a rustic parcel gilt finish, including door lock, latch, and skeleton key, fleur-de-lis motifs
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Antique 19th Century European Folk Art Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

County Mayo Sunset
By Tom Irizarry Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
closer, I could see her pull the skeleton key from her apron to open the door to take me to dinner
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2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Assassinat - Etching by James Ensor - 1888
By James Ensor
Located in Roma, IT
and pain are of his method of expression. Furthermore, there are Skeleton and mask another important
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1880s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Pauline Rader Gold Lock and Key to My Heart Chain Belt Necklace – XS-S, 1960s
By Pauline Rader
Located in Tucson, AZ
A luxurious promise, this chain belt is reminiscent of Chanel's uber-rare lock and key belts from
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1660s American Belts

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Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Double Horseshoe Pendant Locket
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Double Horseshoe Pendant Locket. This incredible Victorian horseshoe pendant locket is crafted in 18k yellow gold and silver horseshoes. T...
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Wardrobe Sideboard with Drawers in Canaletto Walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
The curved and straight lines, the solids and voids, the austerity and lightness; and, above all, the refined lightness of the arches which follow on from each other at a constant rh...
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2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

24 Saint Louis Gilt Crystal Champagne Red White Wine Water Glasses Thistle 1950s
By Baccarat, Moser Glassworks, Saint Louis
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Exquisite and luxurious set of 24 St. Louis "Thistle" handcrafted gilt faceted crystal glasses for Champagne, red wine, white wine, and water made in France, circa 1950. The four com...
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Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Genebra Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Genebra armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Genebra armchair is designed to give your living room a sophisticated vintage look. The armch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Located in Leuven , BE
The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements

Materials

Art Glass, Stained Glass

Rosewood secretary desk, Denmark, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Rosewood secretary desk, Danish design, 1960s Very good condition. Wood: rosewood h. 117 cm w. 110 cm d. 43 cm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood secretary desk, Denmark, 1960s.
Rosewood secretary desk, Denmark, 1960s.
H 45.67 in W 43.31 in D 16.93 in
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
H 157.49 in W 255.91 in D 314.97 in
Burled Maple Cabinet Secretary with Drawers / Flat File, USA, 1960's
By Edward Wormley
Located in Austin, TX
Edward Wormley style Mid-Century Modern case piece with drawers at base and drop-down secretary at top. Two toned finish that appears to be rosewood and burled maple. Interior of des...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Pair of Late 19th Century Very Large English Oak Reformed Gothic Mirrors
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of mirrors crafted in England circa 1870 have been fully restored with a completely new surface and structurally supported as the mirror plate is very thick and heavy. Made...
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Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Antique Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Back and Front Engraved Ivy Leaves Locket
Located in London, GB
Beautiful antique Victorian 9ct rose gold back and front locket with a shield cartouche, and featuring engraved ivy leaves, and a leaves scroll design edging. The round locket measur...
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Antique Georgian c1800 15K Gold English Chain Necklace with Locket Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This antique Georgian necklace is a true treasure & a rare find... Crafted in 15K yellow gold, it features a shield-shaped locket pendant, designed as a shield, intricately decor...
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Spruce

Wonderful Brutalist Mid Century Tobago Dry Bar / Cabinet, Server
By Broyhill Brasilia, Paul Evans
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful Brutalist Mid Century Tobago dry bar / cabinet, server..Amazing design,, Nice size, proportion,, Fit seamlessly into any modern. contemporary environment. Hand delivery ava...
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Brutalist Dry Bars

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Desk from the 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Mid-Century Modern secretary desk in teak veneer from the 1960s. In the lower part, two doors open onto a shelf and a panel drops to reveal a desk space. The upper part ope...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Glass, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Desk from the 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Desk from the 1960s
H 63.78 in W 29.53 in D 13.78 in
Sweet Victorian Circa 1870 Engraved Yellow Gold Oval Locket
Located in Wheaton, IL
This exquisite Victorian locket is a true masterpiece that dates back to 1870. It is crafted from high-quality yellow gold and has an oval shape that makes it look elegant and stylis...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Arne Wahle Iversen Danish Modern Model 68 Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk, 1960's
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Milford, NH
A sleek form Danish modern teak drop front desk designed by noted Danish furniture designer Arne Wahle Iversen (1927-1986) for Vinde Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. Two interior drawers an...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

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Rare Vintage Skeleton Key with Faces
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This Rare Vintage Key with faces made of steel is a real treasure. Original and decorative piece
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Vintage 1950s French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel

Great Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Two Tone Desk with Thick Tubular Chrome Handles
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Mount Penn, PA
and the other side has a door cabinet. Each drawer has its own skeleton key lock. glass top is
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Stylized Clock 'Lock & Key' Watch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
and serves as the clasp. A finely detailed miniature skeleton key, although purely decorative
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Lock and Key Charm Bracelet manual wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
skeleton key, although purely decorative, finishes the affect. The bracelet and watch charm are of Rolex
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Vintage 1960s Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edward Wormley Rare Cases
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Wormley for Dunbar two-door commodes model 6002, with Dunbar "D"skeleton key. One case
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Edward Wormley Rare Cases
Edward Wormley Rare Cases
H 33.25 in W 32.75 in D 18 in
Rare 1936 Donald Deskey Streamline Buffet for Hastings
By Donald Deskey, Hastings
Located in Culver City, CA
drawers, this piece's clean lines are always en-vogue. The piece also comes with both original skeleton
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Chrome

Danish Modern Rare Teak Mini Bar by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in San Diego, CA
it’s extended. Also comes with a double set of original skeleton keys, and Danish Control tag and stamp.
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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Chinese Duplex Silver Case Pendulum Pocket Watch Peacock Motif, circa 1870s
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This rare and unique skeletonized key
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Antique 1870s Swiss Pocket Watches

1930s Iron and Glass Vitrine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
working lock with skeleton key. Fantastic display cabinet.  
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Vitrines

Materials

Iron

1930s Iron and Glass Vitrine
1930s Iron and Glass Vitrine
H 60.25 in W 21 in D 17 in
Louis Vuitton x Manolo Blahnik Centenaire Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
with two skeleton keys.
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1990s French Novelty Bags

Pope Leo XIII Chiavari Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
pope's crown as well as skeleton keys, flowers, ribbons and scrolling of the papal coat of arms
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Antique Late 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Other

Pope Leo XIII Chiavari Chairs
Pope Leo XIII Chiavari Chairs
H 40 in W 17.5 in D 16 in
12 Knoll, Mies van der Rohe MR10 chairs matched to a Matteo Grassi dining table
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Matteo Grassi, Knoll
Located in Highclere, Newbury
number of key indicators: apart from weight and the general quality of craftsmanship, the Knoll version
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Rare Iversen Danish Teak Highboy Bachelors Skeleton Key Cabinet
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Solid, sturdy piece. Fully functional. Original skeleton key, behind door reveals six drawers. Ink
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

1950s American Modern Walnut Credenza Arch Bow Front Shape
Located in San Diego, CA
drawers and corner compartments with skeleton key hole on one of them and we do have the key, in great
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20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

1930s Iron and Glass Vitrine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Working lock with skeleton key. Fantastic display cabinet.  
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Vintage 1930s Argentine Vitrines

Materials

Iron

1930s Iron and Glass Vitrine
1930s Iron and Glass Vitrine
H 59.13 in W 19.38 in D 15.5 in
Baker Chinoiserie Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
large glass door with period correct hardware and skeleton key. The interior is fitted with two glass
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

19th Century English Iron Bronze Industrial Davenport Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
locks have original skeleton style working keys. The desk is very heavy and solid with a unique profile
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Antique 19th Century English Industrial Desks

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Monumental Oak Mission Colonial Style Hand Carved Sideboard
Located in Culver City, CA
, handles and accents, and comes with its very large original skeleton key. The attention to detail on
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Vintage 1950s Mission Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Cherub on a Swing Antique French Clock by Eugene Farcot
By EUGÈNE FARCOT OF PARIS Also known as HENRY EUGÈNE ADRIEN FARCOT (1830-1896)
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A super, rare original antique French clock featuring a cherub swinging back and forth as the
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Ormolu

Antique French Louis Philippe Period Flame Mahogany Small Games Table
Located in Forney, TX
featuring hand cut dovetail joinery, wooden keyhole escutcheon, working lock and original skeleton key
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Chanel Skeleton Key Bracelet Vintage Gold Charm CC 93P Cuff Bangle 1993
By Chanel
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chanel - Skeleton Key Bracelet This is one of the most rare collectors items of ALL TIME
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1990s French Charm Bracelets

Vintage Domed Skeleton Clock
Located in Bronx, NY
This rare French skeleton shelf clock, circa 1880s, features a detailed outside escape movement
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Metal

Fusee Driven 19th Century Victorian Skeleton and Four Crystal Glass Mantle Clock
Located in Aberdare, GB
A rare model made in the skeletised form and having its original bevelled crystal glass and brass
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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Table Clocks and ...

Materials

Brass

Rare Danish Teak Compact Svend Madsen Desk
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
that the desk top slides forward to reveal hidden storage beneath that is locked with a skeleton key
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Rare Danish Teak Compact Svend Madsen Desk
Rare Danish Teak Compact Svend Madsen Desk
H 32 in W 35.25 in D 27.5 in
Rare Danish Modern Teak Stand Up Bar Cabinet with Locking Doors
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
drawer pulls. The upper section has two vertical handles and locks with a skeleton key. The left door has
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Teak

Rare Complete 84 Piece Antique French Sterling Silver Flatware Set. A 7pc Setting for Twelve with Knives and Original Chest
Located in San Marcos, CA
hardware, working lock and skeleton key AND has the matching monogram stamped or tooled on the lid. The
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Vintage Louis Vuitton Woven Monogram Steamer Trunk, circa 1901
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
label) but overall solid shape. A replacement skeleton key locks and unlocks the trunk. One small tear
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Early 20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Iron

Teak Paisley Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs, Back Display and Bar, Sweden
By Göran Strand, Lelangs Mobelfabrik
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
locks and the skeleton key is included). The conical legs meld to the frame of the desk, and it is
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Teak

Teak Goran Strand/Lelangs Desk with Back Shelf & Bar - Denmark
By Lelangs Mobelfabrik, Göran Strand
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
drawers lock with the same skeleton key as the back bar (included) and the file drawer has hangers for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Teak

H.W. Klein for Bramin Teak Corner Cabinet with Drop Down Locking Bar, Denmark
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
one adjustable shelf. The middle section is a drop down bar that locks with a skeleton key, and opens
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Teak

Amazing Modernist Flip-Top Bar by Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Original Lock and Skeleton Key.
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

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Rare Skeleton Keys For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of rare skeleton keys available for sale. The range of distinct rare skeleton keys — often made from metal, iron and brass — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of rare skeleton keys available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of rare skeleton keys to choose from, but at 1stDibs, folk art and Scandinavian Modern rare skeleton keys are of considerable interest. Franklin MInt produced beautiful rare skeleton keys that are worth considering.

How Much are Rare Skeleton Keys?

Rare skeleton keys can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,957, while the lowest priced sells for $500 and the highest can go for as much as $769,000.
Questions About Rare Skeleton Keys
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Generally, it is not illegal to own a skeleton key, and old homes in some areas may still have locks that require skeleton keys on their interior doors. However, locks that use skeleton keys go against building codes. On 1stDibs, find a range of skeleton keys.