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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
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Rare Antique Keys
Materials
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
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage J.E. Stevens Jewel Bank Cast Iron Safe (With Key)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Vintage J.E. Stevens Jewel Bank Cast Iron Safe (With Key). Circa Early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Paper
H 16.34 in W 19.49 in D 0 in
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
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Felt, Wood
H 5.1 in W 12.2 in D 7.5 in
Don-Key – English School, 19th century
Located in Middletown, NY
A rare, extensively hand-colored impression of this charming British satirical image.
London
Category
Early 19th Century English School Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Lithograph
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
H 9.5 in W 13 in D 3.5 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Metal
Fine 16th Century Flemish Old Master Oil on Panel The Holy Family Museum Quality
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
religious subjects and refined use of color, Key's rare surviving works are sought after by collectors and
Category
16th Century Mannerist Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Rare Large Antique Bird Print Depicting Xantus's Murrlets, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Xantus's Murrelets.
**Key Features:**
1. **Rare Avian Specimen:** The Xantus's Murrelets, immortalized in
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1860s Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Paper
Stunning Birds of Paradise from Seligmann's Rare Birds Collection (1770-1773)
Located in Langweer, NL
* (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds), a key work in the field of ornithology during the 18th century
Category
1770s Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Paper
H 14.97 in W 9.65 in D 0 in
Rare Antique French 19th Century Hunting Cabinet / Black Forest Barley Twist Oak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
display books on) , 1 drawer & 1 door with shelve inside.
Comes with working lock & key.
Very rare
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Oak
H 80.71 in W 36.23 in D 22.05 in
English Georgian Mahogany 'Pedestal' Form Bachelor's Chest, circa 1760
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Kinderhook, NY
, the key escutcheons particularly unusual, raised on thick bracket feet. Even rarer, original key
Category
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Brass
H 30.38 in W 23.5 in D 18.63 in
17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinet with Arched Doors
Located in Casteren, NL
Beautiful and rare Dutch Renaissance two-door cabinet. This cabinet stems from an era in Dutch
Category
Mid-17th Century Dutch Renaissance Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany, Oak
A Victorian electroplated seal box, by Elkington and Co. Circa 19th Century
Located in London, GB
exemplifies Elkington’s superior silver-plating techniques, making it a rare and collectible antique.
Key
Category
19th Century Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Silver
H 17.5 in W 17.5 in D 3 in
19th century French oak and brass mounted tea caddy by Tahan of Paris C1880
Located in Central England, GB
appears to be in good condition. It is in the open position, but there is no key.
A lovely, rare French
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Brass
H 7.49 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
19th Century Danish Rosewood Tea Caddy with Bone Inlay, Circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
space below, a practical yet elegant feature. The caddy retains its original working lock and key, a
Category
19th Century Danish Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Bone, Rosewood
Bauhaus Hynek Gottwald Tubular Steel Sofa, 1930s Czech Modernist Design
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This Piece?
Rare original from a key figure in Czech Bauhaus design
Architectural elegance with a
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 24.81 in W 75.6 in D 32.68 in
Antique 18th-century Verge Fusee Keywind pocket watch with enamel portrait
Located in Braintree, GB
exceptional craftsmanship of its maker.
- Complete with its original winding key, a rare and valuable
Category
1790s Swiss Rare Antique Keys
Materials
15k Gold, Enamel
Hand Carved Wood Walnut Panettiere Cupboard Wall mount Cabinet Rustic Bread Box
Located in West Hollywood, CA
.
This piece rests on scrolled cabriole feet, but is also mounted to hang on a wall. Decorated with rare
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Metal
H 36 in W 44 in D 24 in
19th Century Dutch Ebony Box With Silver Mounts and Hinges
Located in Stamford, CT
key. This rare box was likely made in the Dutch East India possession of Sri Lanka, or made in Holland
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Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Silver, Steel
Portrait Of A Piedmont Nobleman & Military Officer, House Of Savoy, early 18th c
Located in Blackwater, GB
, Superb detail by an accomplished painter and rare early portrait from a key part of The House Of Savoys
Category
18th Century Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 43.31 in W 33.47 in
18th Century Walnut Panetiere from Provence
Located in Vista, CA
18th century Pannetiere in walnut from Provence, circa 1760. This piece is decorated with rare long
Category
Mid-18th Century French Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Walnut
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 Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Porcelain, Pine
Antique C1880 Quality Inlaid Burr Walnut Pier Display Cabinet C1880
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
and strong, with no loose joints. We have a key. Rare lift up lid with concealed storage compartment
Category
19th Century Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Walnut
Antique Charles II Revival Oak and Elm Writing Desk Dressing
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
freely. We have a key. A rare and attractive quality find.
Would look great in the right location! A
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1920s Charles II Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Elm, Oak
Wooden Black Forest Casket with Antlers Decoration circa 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
original key. A rare example of European Black Forest art which will highlight your desk.
Antler furniture
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Antler, Wood
Two Allied Wrens Antique Bird Print Made after D.G. Elliot, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
detail.
**Key Features:**
1. **Rare Representation:** This lithograph presents a rare portrayal of two
Category
Mid-19th Century Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Paper
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
Category
1660s American Rare Antique Keys
Size: comparable to size XS - S
An Unusual and Rare Key Box
Located in New York, NY
An unusual and rare macassar ebony key box (a box for storing keys) with brass embellishments
Category
19th Century English Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Macassar, Ebony
Very Early Unusual and Superb Steel Lantern Key
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A very unusual and superb steel lantern key, the rare key dates back to circa 1620.
It measures 3
Category
16th Century English Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Steel
French Louis XVII Period Chest in Flame Mahogany and Marble-Top
Located in Charleston, SC
".
Comes with its original locks and a precious and rare key as well as its also original castors.
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1810s French Restauration Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Excellent Rare Early Key West Trade Sign, Double Sided
Located in Hadley, MA
hooks intact. Key West's nickname is "the rock". A very rare survivor, from my personal collection
Category
Early 20th Century American Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Pine
Early and Rare Chinese Duplex Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Early and Extremely Rare Chinese Duplex Key-wind Pocket Watch is working and it is ticking
Category
1880s British Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Georgian Key to My Heart Rare 18 Karat Acrostic Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
19th Century, this ' key to my heart' brooch prizes the majestic Georgian workmanship – tests 18 KT
Category
Early 1800s British Georgian Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold
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
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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
Category
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Brass
H 1.78 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
Antique 15ct Gold Large Pocket Watch Key Spinner Fob C1870 625 Purity Heavy 9.4g
Located in Camelford, GB
Style: Victorian classic spinner fob set with 2 intaglio panels and a pocketwatch key. Very rare and
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
W 1.17 in D 0.29 in L 2.05 in
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Bakhshayesh Rug
Located in Chamblee, GA
wide border with multiple guards.
Edge: Rare Greek key design.
Condition: Excellent
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Wool
Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Cupboard, 17th Century
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
balusters. The whole standing on lions paw feet. Lovely iron strap work, lock and key.
A very rare early
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17th Century Italian Baroque Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Walnut
French Renaissance Oak Coffer, irca 1580
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
with his key are particularly rare.
Stylistic Study:
Even Gothic forms our first boot features
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16th Century French Renaissance Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Oak
Exceptional 17th Century Carved Spanish Baroque Frame, with Choice of Mirror
Located in London, GB
This exceptional 17th century hand carved Spanish Baroque frame is very rare and key example of its
Category
Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 33.23 in W 28 in D 2.37 in
Antique circa 1800 Georgian Scumble Coffer or Mule Chest
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
scumble finish. Would make a great coffee table, ottoman or log box. We have period keys. A very rare find
Category
Early 1800s Georgian Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Pine
Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Walnut and Bronze Chest of Drawer LAST PRICE
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
. Walnut, bronze details, inlaid, three drawers, with four working keys. Very rare.
Two beautiful Italian
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Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Bronze
H 38.19 in W 47.25 in D 22.45 in
untitled (Lessons of the Tea Ceremony)
By Kitagawa Utamaro II
Located in Fairlawn, OH
")
A rare key block impression printed in black with an additonal gray block for a two tone effect
Category
Early 19th Century Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Woodcut
Antique Silver & Enamel Presentation Key 1910 Aberfeldy Water Supply Rare
Located in London, GB
A wonderful, unusual Antique Silver Presentation Key with Enamel Detailing presented in its
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Early 20th Century English Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Very Rare 19th Century Pennsylvania Key Basket with Leather Decoration
Located in Wiscasset, ME
featuring tulip designs, best detail work and large size
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19th Century American Folk Art Rare Antique Keys
Rare Victorian Mahogany Wellington Tallboy Chest of Drawers with Original Key
By Wellington
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
with period key
A good looking and well-made piece in light mahogany, the handles are all original
Category
19th Century English Victorian Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Mahogany
H 40.95 in W 22.64 in D 16.15 in
1895 Very Rare Antique English Silver Folding Carriage or Lock Box Key
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare Antique English Silver folding Carriage or Lock Box Key, London 1895, Alexander Clark. These
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19th Century British Rare Antique Keys
Rare Antique English Silver Folding Carriage or Lock Box Key, London, 1895
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rare antique English silver folding carriage or lock box key, London, 1895, Alexander Clark. These
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19th Century English Rare Antique Keys
H 3.25 in W 3.25 in D 1 in
Rare Set of Original Antique Victorian Lincoln Castle Prison Keys Amazing Find
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this very rare suite of
Category
19th Century English Victorian Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 5.91 in W 4.14 in D 1.58 in
Rare Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk with Business Payment Slots and 5 Keys
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carlton House desk-business payment slots with 5 keys for maximum security. So, if you are a landlord
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Satinwood
H 42 in W 48 in D 25 in
Architectural Greek key design mirror
Located in Delray Beach, FL
beautiful mirror made from 19th century old gate.
Original Greek Key Design
Rare find!
Painted
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Early 20th Century American Rare Antique Keys
White Opalescent Double Greek Key Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very collectible and rare White opalescent double Greek key vase by the Nickel Plate Glass
Category
19th Century American Late Victorian Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Opaline Glass
Antique French Talisman, Huge Gold Watch Key
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1870s, 18k, French. This rare oversized very fancy watch key makes an inspired pendant! Set
Category
1870s French Victorian Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Large Carnelian Gold Watch Key Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 14k, attributed French. This rare oversized watch key makes an inspired pendant. Set
Category
1890s French Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Huge Carnelian Set Gold Watch Key as Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1870-80s, 14k. This rare, oversized watch key makes an inspired pendant. Charmingly
Category
1870s Victorian Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Antique Compact Chinese Seaman’s Chest with Locks and Key
Located in San Francisco, CA
A compact and portable antique Chinese seaman’s or sailor’s chest with drawers, locks, and rare
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Iron
Gnome Festive Red And Green Lantern Sculpture "Keeper of Keys"
Located in South Burlington, VT
known as "Keeper of Keys".
A rare american whimsical hand cast iron sculpture remarkably still
Category
Early 20th Century American Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Iron
Rare 19th century "Bauche" French Safe
By Bauche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare French Safe. Keys and working combination.
Category
19th Century French Rare Antique Keys
Materials
Steel
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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.
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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.
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