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An antique large padlock & skeleton key - France - Early XXth century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Antique large padlock accompanied by its original functional skeleton key.
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Steel

An Antique large padlock & skeleton key - France - Early XXth century.
An antique large padlock & skeleton key - France - Early XXth century.

An antique large padlock & skeleton key - France - Early XXth century.

H 3.94 in W 2.64 in D 0.4 in
An antique large padlock & skeleton key - France - Early XXth century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Antique large padlock accompanied by its original functional skeleton key.
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Steel

An Antique large padlock & skeleton key - France - Early XXth century.
An antique large padlock & skeleton key - France - Early XXth century.

An antique large padlock & skeleton key - France - Early XXth century.

H 3.55 in W 2.56 in D 0.4 in
Intricate 1920s Marquetry Inlaid Wood Box With Skeleton Key
Located in Van Nuys, CA
decorative metal center accent. Complete with a functional skeleton key, the box opens to reveal a paper and
Category

1920s Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Wood

Antique Intricate 1920s Marquetry Inlaid Wood Box With Skeleton Key
Intricate 1920s Marquetry Inlaid Wood Box With Skeleton Key

Intricate 1920s Marquetry Inlaid Wood Box With Skeleton Key

H 5.5 in W 10 in D 7.5 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 Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Metal, Iron

Set of four Wrought Iron Skeleton Key Antique German Folk Art, 18th Century
Set of four Wrought Iron Skeleton Key Antique German Folk Art, 18th Century

Set of four Wrought Iron Skeleton Key Antique German Folk Art, 18th Century

H 5.75 in W 2 in D 0.25 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 Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Metal, Iron

Set of four Wrought Iron Skeleton Key Antique German Folk Art, 18th Century
Set of four Wrought Iron Skeleton Key Antique German Folk Art, 18th Century

Set of four Wrought Iron Skeleton Key Antique German Folk Art, 18th Century

H 5.63 in W 1.75 in D 0.75 in
1800s Skeleton Key Locksmith Trade Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the best locksmith trade signs we have offered. It’s early and all handmade in iron with original paint. It's very well done and a wonderful piece of Folk Art.
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Iron

Antique 1800s Skeleton Key Locksmith Trade Sign
1800s Skeleton Key Locksmith Trade Sign

1800s Skeleton Key Locksmith Trade Sign

H 38 in W 5 in D 19 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 Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Mixed Metal

Antique Victorian Gunmetal Double Skeleton Key Fob Pendant with Hidden Tools
Victorian Gunmetal Double Skeleton Key Fob Pendant with Hidden Tools

Victorian Gunmetal Double Skeleton Key Fob Pendant with Hidden Tools

W 0.5 in L 3.75 in
Early Key Trade Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early zink 3D skeleton key with some original paint. I'm guessing it date to the late
Category

Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Metal

Antique Early Key Trade Sign
Early Key Trade Sign

Early Key Trade Sign

H 20 in W 60 in D 5 in
Antique Lacquered Japenese Wood Keepsake Trinket Box, circa 1920s
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique Black Lacquered Japenese Wood Box With Skeleton Key Hole, circa 1920s. Measures 3" High
Category

1920s Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Wood

Antique Lacquered Japenese Wood Keepsake Trinket Box, circa 1920s
Antique Lacquered Japenese Wood Keepsake Trinket Box, circa 1920s

Antique Lacquered Japenese Wood Keepsake Trinket Box, circa 1920s

H 3 in W 11 in D 3.5 in
English Antique Oak Wardrobe with Corrugated Wood Doors, Shelves and Key
Located in San Francisco, CA
, two corrugated doors which can be locked with the skeleton key, crown molding and bun feet on the
Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Oak

English Antique Oak Wardrobe with Corrugated Wood Doors, Shelves and Key
English Antique Oak Wardrobe with Corrugated Wood Doors, Shelves and Key

English Antique Oak Wardrobe with Corrugated Wood Doors, Shelves and Key

H 78 in W 70 in D 29.5 in
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slant Front Desk, C1915
By Charles Limbert
Located in Port Jervis, NY
for storage. Original skeleton key and working locks. Shelves on each side. In excellent vintage
Category

1910s American Mission Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Brass

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slant Front Desk, C1915
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slant Front Desk, C1915

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slant Front Desk, C1915

H 40.25 in W 39 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Brass and Iron Padlock, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
maker, it has copper rivets and 10 levers. Comes with original skeleton key. Sold as a decorative
Category

1920s English Other Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Copper, Iron, Brass

Vintage Brass and Iron Padlock, Early 20th Century
Vintage Brass and Iron Padlock, Early 20th Century

Vintage Brass and Iron Padlock, Early 20th Century

H 8.75 in W 6 in D 3 in
Fornasetti Decorated Antique Italian Writing Desk
By Fornasetti
Located in Hudson, NY
pattern of gold and silver-colored skeleton keys. The desk features a drop down leather topped writing
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Mahogany

Fornasetti Decorated Antique Italian Writing Desk
Fornasetti Decorated Antique Italian Writing Desk

Fornasetti Decorated Antique Italian Writing Desk

H 37 in W 50 in D 23 in
Empire Style Demi Lune Marble Topped Two Door Commode with Two Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
, apricot and white. One skeleton key. One side cabinet is missing internal shelf. Very good
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Marble, Brass

Empire Style Demi Lune Marble Topped Two Door Commode with Two Drawers
Empire Style Demi Lune Marble Topped Two Door Commode with Two Drawers

Empire Style Demi Lune Marble Topped Two Door Commode with Two Drawers

H 33.5 in W 49 in D 20 in
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
Category

19th Century European Folk Art Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Antique Architectural Parcel Gilt Wrought Iron Sculpture
Antique Architectural Parcel Gilt Wrought Iron Sculpture

Antique Architectural Parcel Gilt Wrought Iron Sculpture

H 15 in W 13 in D 6.5 in
Antique Tiger Oak 3 Drawer Dresser or Dressing Table with Oval Mirror
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
drawers takes a skeleton key for securing belongings. (not included) Dimensions: 40" Wide 20" Deep on
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Early 1900s American American Craftsman Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Metal

Antique Tiger Oak 3 Drawer Dresser or Dressing Table with Oval Mirror
Antique Tiger Oak 3 Drawer Dresser or Dressing Table with Oval Mirror

Antique Tiger Oak 3 Drawer Dresser or Dressing Table with Oval Mirror

H 69.5 in W 40 in D 22 in
18th Century French Provincial Sideboard
Located in Mckinney, TX
on the drawers; however, the skeleton keys have been lost along the way Minor wood separation is
Category

Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Provincial Sideboard
18th Century French Provincial Sideboard

18th Century French Provincial Sideboard

H 42.75 in W 50 in D 18.38 in
White Painted Swedish Display Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
bookcase. Locks no longer function, skeleton keys to be included for use as pulls (minimum 2). All
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Pine, Paint

White Painted Swedish Display Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1840-60
White Painted Swedish Display Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1840-60

White Painted Swedish Display Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1840-60

H 86.25 in W 58.25 in D 16 in
Inlaid Mahogany Empire Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1810
Located in Round Top, TX
exceptional inlaid chest of drawers. Skeleton key will be included to use as pull, locks do not function
Category

Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Inlaid Mahogany Empire Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1810
Inlaid Mahogany Empire Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1810

Inlaid Mahogany Empire Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1810

H 34 in W 29.5 in D 18.5 in
19th Century English Pine Blanket Chest
Located in Mckinney, TX
candle box (very rare to find!). Original skeleton key and lock are present, along with brass
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Porcelain, Pine

19th Century English Pine Blanket Chest
19th Century English Pine Blanket Chest

19th Century English Pine Blanket Chest

H 31.38 in W 58.13 in D 26.25 in
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 Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

White Painted Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1840-60
White Painted Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1840-60

White Painted Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1840-60

H 96 in W 50.75 in D 15.25 in
Tall Swedish Pine Cabinet Cupboard, circa 1800's
Located in Round Top, TX
metal indicating old repair in back photo. Locks no longer function, skeleton key included to use as
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Metal

Tall Swedish Pine Cabinet Cupboard, circa 1800's
Tall Swedish Pine Cabinet Cupboard, circa 1800's

Tall Swedish Pine Cabinet Cupboard, circa 1800's

H 87.25 in W 53.5 in D 20.25 in
Original Blue Painted Small Cabinet or Nightstand, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
paneled doors with fluted details. Skeleton key is used as a pull to open the drawer. A twist knob on the
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Original Blue Painted Small Cabinet or Nightstand, Sweden circa 1860-80
Original Blue Painted Small Cabinet or Nightstand, Sweden circa 1860-80

Original Blue Painted Small Cabinet or Nightstand, Sweden circa 1860-80

H 30.5 in W 27.25 in D 19 in
19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
two pulls on each, one skeleton key include as an accent. All nicks, scratches, dings, signs of wear
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary
19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary

19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary

H 48 in W 49.5 in D 23.25 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 Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Pine, Paint

Original Red Painted 19th Century Swedish Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Original Red Painted 19th Century Swedish Pine Chest of Three Drawers

Original Red Painted 19th Century Swedish Pine Chest of Three Drawers

H 30.5 in W 46 in D 19 in
19th Century French Petite Bookcase with Wire Mesh Doors
Located in Mckinney, TX
mechanism and skeleton key. Attractive steeple point hinges support the doors. The bookcases do not retain
Category

19th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Wire

19th Century French Petite Bookcase with Wire Mesh Doors
19th Century French Petite Bookcase with Wire Mesh Doors

19th Century French Petite Bookcase with Wire Mesh Doors

H 68.13 in W 45.88 in D 16.5 in
Heavily Carved Pine Armoire from Austria, dated 1815
Located in Round Top, TX
skeleton key and lock still function. Restored, this armoire is stable and ready for use. The wax finish
Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Pine, Paint

Heavily Carved Pine Armoire from Austria, dated 1815
Heavily Carved Pine Armoire from Austria, dated 1815

Heavily Carved Pine Armoire from Austria, dated 1815

H 75.5 in W 51.25 in D 23 in
White Painted Small Side Table With Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
brass pulls while a skeleton key will be included as a "pull" to use with center drawer (lock does not
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Pine, Paint

White Painted Small Side Table With Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1890
White Painted Small Side Table With Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1890

White Painted Small Side Table With Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1890

H 29.75 in W 29.75 in D 19 in
19th Century English White Pine Housekeeper's Cupboard
Located in Mckinney, TX
. Original iron cup pulls are attached. Although not original to the piece, a skeleton key and new hardware
Category

Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Pine

19th Century English White Pine Housekeeper's Cupboard
19th Century English White Pine Housekeeper's Cupboard

19th Century English White Pine Housekeeper's Cupboard

H 86.88 in W 59.25 in D 22 in
Original Hand Painted Swedish Cabinet Cupboard, Dated 1818
Located in Round Top, TX
traditional spoon rack. A skeleton key is included to use as pull (lock no longer functions). Restored, this
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Pine, Paint

Original Hand Painted Swedish Cabinet Cupboard, Dated 1818
Original Hand Painted Swedish Cabinet Cupboard, Dated 1818

Original Hand Painted Swedish Cabinet Cupboard, Dated 1818

H 86.25 in W 49 in D 20.25 in
Original Brown Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
enjoyed. Top drawer has interior dividers. Lock does not function but skeleton key still included. All
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Brass

Original Brown Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800
Original Brown Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800

Original Brown Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800

H 33 in W 42.5 in D 22 in
20th Century Large Black Bookcase Display Cabinet from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
back which indicated this was replaced at some point in time. Two locks function, skeleton keys are
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Brass

20th Century Large Black Bookcase Display Cabinet from Denmark
20th Century Large Black Bookcase Display Cabinet from Denmark

20th Century Large Black Bookcase Display Cabinet from Denmark

H 79.25 in W 84.75 in D 18.75 in
19th Century Dry Scraped Swedish Cupboard
Located in Mckinney, TX
skeleton key are present at the door fronts. Resting upon simple feet, and having a simple, yet classic
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Wood

19th Century Dry Scraped Swedish Cupboard
19th Century Dry Scraped Swedish Cupboard

19th Century Dry Scraped Swedish Cupboard

H 64.63 in W 47.63 in D 18.5 in
18th Century Original Painted Large Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
finish adds a soft luster to the piece, and the drawers function using a large skeleton key as a pull (4
Category

Mid-18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Original Painted Large Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
18th Century Original Painted Large Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark

18th Century Original Painted Large Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark

H 37 in W 48 in D 20.5 in
Swedish Pine Secretary, circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
. Lock does not function, skeleton key will be included to use as pull only. Restored and waxed, this
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Pine

Swedish Pine Secretary, circa 1860-80
Swedish Pine Secretary, circa 1860-80

Swedish Pine Secretary, circa 1860-80

H 48.75 in W 18 in D 45.5 in
Large Gray Painted Pine Swedish Cabinet, circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
layers of color. Two cabinet doors over four drawers, two interior shelves and drawers. Two skeleton keys
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Pine, Paint

Large Gray Painted Pine Swedish Cabinet, circa 1770-1800
Large Gray Painted Pine Swedish Cabinet, circa 1770-1800

Large Gray Painted Pine Swedish Cabinet, circa 1770-1800

H 88.25 in W 61.75 in D 22.5 in
Antique Baltic Empire Biedermeier Period Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
. Original key not included but we will provide a skeleton key to easily open the drawers. Delivered
Category

Early 19th Century Baltic Biedermeier Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique Baltic Empire Biedermeier Period Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Antique Baltic Empire Biedermeier Period Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Antique Baltic Empire Biedermeier Period Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers

H 39 in W 51.5 in D 24 in
Exquisite Bench-Made Antique Drop Front Desk With Original Hand Blown Glass
Located in Portsmouth, VA
interior cubbies and a charming drop-down writing surface, which locks securely with its original skeleton
Category

Early 19th Century North American Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Exquisite Bench-Made Antique Drop Front Desk With Original Hand Blown Glass
Exquisite Bench-Made Antique Drop Front Desk With Original Hand Blown Glass

Exquisite Bench-Made Antique Drop Front Desk With Original Hand Blown Glass

H 72 in W 40 in D 30 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Bureau Plat Desk
By Paul Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stamped W S M, 6068, a key (lacking skeleton key), and 148. Veuve Paul Sormani Et Fils was the widow of
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Bureau Plat Desk
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Bureau Plat Desk

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Bureau Plat Desk

H 31.88 in W 75 in D 38.5 in
Pauline Rader Gold Lock and Key to My Heart Chain Belt Necklace – XS-S, 1960s
By Pauline Rader
Located in Tucson, AZ
dangling heart-shaped “lock” on one end and skeleton key on the other; “lock” opening surrounded by
Category

1660s American Antique Skeleton Keys

Pauline Rader Gold Lock and Key to My Heart Chain Belt Necklace – XS-S, 1960s
Pauline Rader Gold Lock and Key to My Heart Chain Belt Necklace – XS-S, 1960s

Pauline Rader Gold Lock and Key to My Heart Chain Belt Necklace – XS-S, 1960s

Size: comparable to size XS - S
Art Nouveau Austrian Amber Glass Decanter with Silver Lock and Key
Located in Allentown, PA
. Marked Austria on collar. The skeleton key unlocks and locks to access the clear glass stopper.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Skeleton Keys

Art Nouveau Austrian Amber Glass Decanter with Silver Lock and Key
Art Nouveau Austrian Amber Glass Decanter with Silver Lock and Key

Art Nouveau Austrian Amber Glass Decanter with Silver Lock and Key

H 11 in W 4.25 in D 3 in
Small 19th Century French Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French, 19th century console made of rosewood. Brass skeleton key and keyhole. Also has a
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19th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys

Small 19th Century French Console
Small 19th Century French Console

Small 19th Century French Console

H 29.5 in W 24 in D 17 in
Painted Belgian Chest of Drawers
Located in Plainville, KS
to be opened with a decorative skeleton key (not included), mushroom-shaped wood drawer pulls
Category

19th Century Belgian Antique Skeleton Keys

Painted Belgian Chest of Drawers
Painted Belgian Chest of Drawers

Painted Belgian Chest of Drawers

H 37.5 in W 43 in D 21 in
19th Century French Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
skeleton key.
Category

19th Century French Art Deco Antique Skeleton Keys

19th Century French Armoire
19th Century French Armoire

19th Century French Armoire

H 78 in W 37.75 in D 23.5 in
ebonized victorian cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
door and working skeleton key. original brass hardware on drawer with decorative key.
Category

19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

ebonized victorian cabinet
ebonized victorian cabinet

ebonized victorian cabinet

H 85 in W 47.5 in D 16.5 in
Dark Oak Triangular Display Case
Located in New York, NY
skeleton keys/locks. Originally for displaying sharpening stones, would adapt well to show jewelry or other
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Skeleton Keys

Dark Oak Triangular Display Case
Dark Oak Triangular Display Case

Dark Oak Triangular Display Case

H 42.5 in W 41.25 in D 21 in
Fine Inlaid Ivory & Rosewood Writing Table c.1860 SATURDAY SALE
Located in West Palm beach, FL
contain panels, top and drawers. There are fourteen separate drawers with skeleton keys. Writing table top
Category

19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Skeleton Keys

Fine Inlaid Ivory & Rosewood Writing Table c.1860 SATURDAY SALE
Fine Inlaid Ivory & Rosewood Writing Table c.1860 SATURDAY SALE

Fine Inlaid Ivory & Rosewood Writing Table c.1860 SATURDAY SALE

H 40 in W 47 in D 25 in
19th Century Pair of French Iron Conservatory Doors Restored in Original Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
skeleton keys for this lock. Additional keys available upon request. The interior side of the entry has
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19th Century French Gothic Antique Skeleton Keys

19th Century Pair of French Iron Conservatory Doors Restored in Original Frame
19th Century Pair of French Iron Conservatory Doors Restored in Original Frame

19th Century Pair of French Iron Conservatory Doors Restored in Original Frame

H 101.25 in W 42.13 in D 1.5 in
1880 Biedermeier Walnut Dropfront Marble-Top Secretaire Desk
Located in Birmingham, AL
leather surface, two skeleton keys operate all three functioning locks. Beautifully bright walnut wood
Category

18th Century and Earlier German Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Walnut

1880 Biedermeier Walnut Dropfront Marble-Top Secretaire Desk
1880 Biedermeier Walnut Dropfront Marble-Top Secretaire Desk

1880 Biedermeier Walnut Dropfront Marble-Top Secretaire Desk

H 58.75 in W 41.75 in D 18.25 in
Original Louis XIII-Style Two-Door Armoire Cabinet, French, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
hardware is hand-hammered metal and original 19th century lock and skeleton key that are intact and in
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Metal

Original Louis XIII-Style Two-Door Armoire Cabinet, French, 19th Century
Original Louis XIII-Style Two-Door Armoire Cabinet, French, 19th Century

Original Louis XIII-Style Two-Door Armoire Cabinet, French, 19th Century

H 67.5 in W 48 in D 16 in
19th Century Tramp Art Desk
Located in Saint James, NY
a simple hidden wood mechanism that opens a secret compartment. The skeleton key still opens the
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Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century Tramp Art Desk
19th Century Tramp Art Desk

19th Century Tramp Art Desk

H 52.5 in W 34.75 in D 18.75 in
18th Century English Lock Pickers Skeleton Keys
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Scarce set of 18th century lock pickers skeleton keys, hand-forged in wrought iron with original
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century English Lock Pickers Skeleton Keys
18th Century English Lock Pickers Skeleton Keys

18th Century English Lock Pickers Skeleton Keys

H 9.45 in W 4.73 in D 1.97 in
18th and 19th Century Lock Pickers Skeleton Keys
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Bunch of large 18th and 19th century primitive lock pickers skeleton keys. Largest key is 20cm
Category

18th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Iron

18th and 19th Century Lock Pickers Skeleton Keys
18th and 19th Century Lock Pickers Skeleton Keys

18th and 19th Century Lock Pickers Skeleton Keys

H 11.42 in W 7.09 in D 1.97 in
1800s Antique Tall Dresser Skeleton Key Dovetail Design Solid Cherry Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1800s antique tall dresser skeleton key dovetail design solid cherry wood. Measures : 42.13 w x
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19th Century Sheraton Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Wood, Cherry

1800s Antique Tall Dresser Skeleton Key Dovetail Design Solid Cherry Wood
1800s Antique Tall Dresser Skeleton Key Dovetail Design Solid Cherry Wood

1800s Antique Tall Dresser Skeleton Key Dovetail Design Solid Cherry Wood

H 42 in W 42.13 in D 21.5 in
Ceremonial Key to the City of Providence
Located in Essex, MA
dignitary, the large skeleton key with raised letters, "Providence, R.I.".
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Iron

Ceremonial Key to the City of Providence
Ceremonial Key to the City of Providence

Ceremonial Key to the City of Providence

W 10.125 in D 3.5 in
19th Century Secretary with Drop Down Desk
Located in North Miami, FL
Gorgeous antique secretary with two drawers and original hardware and skeleton keys.
Category

19th Century American Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Secretary with Drop Down Desk
19th Century Secretary with Drop Down Desk

19th Century Secretary with Drop Down Desk

H 38.5 in W 46 in D 22 in
Italian Ebonized Three Drawer Desk with Ivory Inlay
Located in New York City, NY
have locks with skeleton keys.
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Wood, Ivory

Italian Ebonized Three Drawer Desk with Ivory Inlay
Italian Ebonized Three Drawer Desk with Ivory Inlay

Italian Ebonized Three Drawer Desk with Ivory Inlay

H 29.75 in W 51 in D 29 in
1880's Victorian Emerald Pearl 18 Karat Gold Key Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered skeleton key with deeply engraved details Featuring three emerald
Category

1880s French Victorian Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...

1880's Victorian Emerald Pearl 18 Karat Gold Key Stickpin
1880's Victorian Emerald Pearl 18 Karat Gold Key Stickpin

1880's Victorian Emerald Pearl 18 Karat Gold Key Stickpin

1800s Amerika Thorvald Bredson Colonial Domed Blanket Chest Steamer Trunk
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Appears all original, Early 1800s. A dome top with original lock and skeleton key. Measure: W
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Early 1800s American Federal Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Wood

1800s Amerika Thorvald Bredson Colonial Domed Blanket Chest Steamer Trunk
1800s Amerika Thorvald Bredson Colonial Domed Blanket Chest Steamer Trunk

1800s Amerika Thorvald Bredson Colonial Domed Blanket Chest Steamer Trunk

H 20.5 in W 40.75 in D 21.5 in
Tall French Bleached Cabinet
Located in Troy, MI
interior shelf. Center drawer and cabinets locks work with skeleton keys.
Category

19th Century French Antique Skeleton Keys

Materials

Oak

Tall French Bleached Cabinet
Tall French Bleached Cabinet

Tall French Bleached Cabinet

H 49 in W 65.75 in D 20.75 in
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Antique Skeleton Keys For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique skeleton keys is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique skeleton keys was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, mahogany and wood. There are all kinds of antique skeleton keys available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique skeleton keys to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XVI, Empire and folk art antique skeleton keys are of considerable interest. James Ensor and Pauline Rader each produced beautiful antique skeleton keys that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Skeleton Keys?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,995, while they’re typically $366 on the low end and $148,500 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Skeleton Keys
  • Are skeleton keys illegal?
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    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.