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
Category
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
H 57 in W 16.25 in D 63 in
Exquisite Bench-Made Antique Drop Front Desk With Original Hand Blown Glass
Located in Chesapeake, VA
artistry, making it a rare find for the true connoisseur. The desk features a series of well-appointed
Category
Antique Early 19th Century North American Desks
Materials
Blown Glass, Wood
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
Category
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
Category
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
Size: comparable to size XS - S
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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
H 41.34 in W 34.65 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Odeon Shaped Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulously stylish 1930's Art Deco cocktail cabinet. This dry bar dates to the 1930's and has all the bells and whistles you want from a cocktail cabin...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Chrome
Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Sideboard and Hutch by Bernhard Pedersen & Son
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern two-piece credenza sideboard and hutch in teak manufactured by Bernhard Pedersen & Søn, Denmark. Features sliding tambour doors with signature sculpted handles. In...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 61.5 in W 65 in D 20.25 in
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
Italian Mid-Century Mahogany Bar Cabinet Vittorio Dassi Style, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian mid-century mahogany wetbar, designed in the style of Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s.
The cabinet hiding a glass shelf with mirror on the back and is equipped with an internal ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Mirror, Glass, Mahogany
H 53.15 in W 41.74 in D 17.33 in
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
Modernist Atomic 1950s Television by Olympic, Tambour Doors "rocket tuner"
By Olympus
Located in Buffalo, NY
Super Rare! Modernist Atomic 1950s Television by Olympic, Tambour doors "new rocket tuner" Probably one of the best designed T.V'S I've ever seen. Stunning Blonde mahogany cabinet, S...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Wood, Mahogany
Vintage Wood Geloso Television GT1014, 1950s, Italy
Located in Rome, IT
This GTV1014 was one of the first 21-inch b / w televisions produced by Geloso.
It uses the intercarrier system as an audio-video medium frequency. The chassis is mounted inside th...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Wood
Beige Italian Midcentury Bar Cabinet by Aldo Tura in Lacquered Goat Skin
By Aldo Tura, Vetri
Located in Berlin, DE
Absolutely stunning 'Calice' (wine glass) bar cabinet designed and produced by Aldo Tura in Italy, probably in the 1950s. The bar comes complete with the original serving tray and ic...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Wood, Parchment Paper
MCM 2-Piece China Hutch Cabinet Buffet by Heywood Wakefield Contessa Collection
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-Century Modern 2-piece china hutch, cabinet, or buffet by Heywood Wakefield for the Contessa Collection. Comprised of 2-pieces a top hutch & a bottom buffet in a dark cherrywood,...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 76 in W 60 in D 18 in
Antique 9ct Gold Back & Front Victorian Oval Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
9ct Yellow Gold Back & Front Stamped
*The term gold front & back is often used to describe antique gold lockets which have a front back made from gold.
The go...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
1950’s Förenades Möbler Mahogany Bar Cabinet
By AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna Linköping
Located in Hudson, NY
1950’s Bar cabinet by Förenades Möbler of Linköping, Sweden. An inset demilune clouded glass panel sits on top of the lighted bar. Locking bentwood cabinet doors, decorated in flame ...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Umberto Mascagni for Harrods London Midcentury Italian Bar Cabinet, 1950s
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Bar cabinet designed by Umberto Mascagni of Bologna in the 1950s. The main structure is made of solid European wood, covered in cream-colored vinyl with anodized aluminum, decorated ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Aluminum
H 36.23 in W 31.11 in D 16.15 in
Italian Mid-Century Self-Standing Corner Bookcase with Desk by Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Amazing Italian corner Bookcase with Desk, produced in the 1950s and very well designed, probably by one of the most important Italian designers of the period such as Osvaldo Borsani...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
H 88.59 in W 80.71 in D 57.09 in
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...
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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
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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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
H 30.5 in W 55 in D 27.25 in
1800s Art Nouveau Miniature Ruby Flower Enamel Spring Bloom Tiffany Style Clock
Located in New york, NY
“Beetle Poker” Hour & Minute Hands
- Special Attention with Rare French Hand Cut Beveled Miniature Glass
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Ruby, Brass, Yellow Gold
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H 2.21 in W 1.58 in D 1.34 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k 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
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Charm Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 1936 Donald Deskey Streamline Buffet for Hastings
By Hastings, Donald Deskey
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.
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Chrome
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
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
Category
Antique 1870s Swiss Pocket Watches
1930s Iron and Glass Vitrine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
working lock with skeleton key. Fantastic display cabinet.
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Vitrines
Materials
Iron
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
12 Knoll, Mies van der Rohe MR10 chairs matched to a Matteo Grassi dining table
By Matteo Grassi, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 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
H 29.14 in W 125.99 in D 39.38 in
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
Category
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.
Category
Vintage 1930s Argentine Vitrines
Materials
Iron
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
H 14 in W 8 in D 6 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
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
Category
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 Lelangs Mobelfabrik, Göran Strand
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak
H 29.25 in W 54 in D 32 in
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
H 63.25 in W 40 in D 23 in
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
Vacheron Constantin Asymmetrical 1972 Prestige De La France # 35202 Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New york, NY
science and industry, François-Xavier Ortoli, awarded Vacheron Constantin the rare and coveted Diplôme du
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.91 in Dm 0.91 in L 1.78 in
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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
- Are skeleton keys illegal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Generally, 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.
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