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14K Yellow Gold Skeleton Key Pendant #17743
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Skeleton Key Pendant- This adorable key charm is a unique addition to your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

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 Antiquities

Materials

Steel

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 Antiquities

Materials

Steel

Large Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Skeleton Key Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Large Tiffany & Co Skeleton key with woven motif in platinum with 103 pave diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

Vintage 1920s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Yellow Gold Vintage Skeleton Key Charm - 9k Etched Pendant
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 9k Yellow Gold Theme: Skeleton Key Features: Etched Detailing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set of Four Large Vintage Skeleton Keys on a Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four large vintage skeleton keys on a ring, circa 1950s. The set is in good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau, Skeleton Key with Diamond Charm Pendant, 24K Gold & 0.02ct Diamonds
Located in Bozeman, MT
Skeleton Key and Diamond Charm Pendant, 24kt Yellow Gold and 0.02ct Diamonds, comes with 16" gold
Category

2010s Turkish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Heart Skeleton Key Necklace 18" - 10k Single & Baguette Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
& Baguette Color: SI1 - SI2 Chain Style: Fancy Singapore Necklace Style: Chain Theme: Heart Skeleton Key
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

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

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Iron

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

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Iron

Abstract Skeleton Key Painting by Joseph Conrad-Ferm, Oil Mixed Media on Canvas
By Joseph Conrad-Ferm
Located in New York, NY
Skeleton Key by Joseph Conrad-Ferm, 2007- 2008. REP by Tuleste Factory Mixed Media 50 × 48 in 127
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Archival Paper

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

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Signs

Materials

Iron

Tiffany & Co. Keys Clover Diamond Necklace 25 1/2" - White Gold 18k Skeleton Key
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Style: Marquise Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Spring Ring Clasp Theme: Skeleton Key
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Mixed Metal

Antique Japanese Jewelry Box Lacquer Interior And Skeleton Key
Located in Van Nuys, CA
likely compartmentalized for organized jewelry storage. A skeleton keyhole adds antique charm, hinting at
Category

Vintage 1930s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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

Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Early Key Trade Sign
Early Key Trade Sign
H 20 in W 60 in D 5 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Key Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Key Charm- This sparkling skeleton key charm is decorated
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

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

Vintage 1920s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Vintage British Teak Wardrobe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
clothes. Fitted with two hanging bars, plus top shelf storage. Skeleton key is included. Please confirm
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Vintage British Teak Wardrobe
Vintage British Teak Wardrobe
H 70 in W 48 in D 22 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

Vintage 1910s American Mission Desks

Materials

Brass

Modernist Gentlemans Chest, Art Moderne, German, Mobelhaus Berghann
Located in Buffalo, NY
cubbies,,3 shelves and 2 drawers,Retains original European skeleton key,,locking to keep valuables safe.
Category

Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Cupboard Display Cabinet with Locks
Located in Van Nuys, CA
fixed 3-shelf display on top all resting a tapered leg base. All 3 drawers featuring bronze skeleton key
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Teak

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

Vintage 1920s English Other Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper, Iron, Brass

Vintage Danish Teak Locking Storage Cabinet Credenza by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Jose, CA
open storage space. Includes one adjustable shelf and the original skeleton key is included
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Teak Writing Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in San Jose, CA
any angle. Skeleton key included. Knee clearance 33" W, 24" H Offered by Mid Century Maddist
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

1970s Danish Modern Teak Gentleman's Dresser Chest
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Skeleton key is included. This Dresser has been newly refinished and it is absolutely well kept.
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

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
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

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

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Renzo Rutili Bleached Mahogany and White Micarta Long Cabinet
By Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
drawers. Beveled doors open to reveal single shelved compartments and are secured with locks and skeleton
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage French Country Farmhouse Hand Painted Rooster Credenza Sideboard Console
Located in Dayton, OH
credenza, console or sideboard. Includes ornate skeleton keys for each door. Naturally distressed giving
Category

Late 20th Century French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Vintage Two Door Burl Wardrobe
Located in Denver, CO
and shelves. Each door has a unique skeleton key that are original to the piece. Some scratches and
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Maple, Birdseye Maple, Burl

Vintage Two Door Burl Wardrobe
Vintage Two Door Burl Wardrobe
H 55 in W 47 in D 21 in
Italian Gothic Revival Bookcase or Display Cabinet Wood Glass & Plastic Accents
Located in Topeka, KS
details, gothic arched glass door fronts, & locks with brass skeleton keys, & a lower buffet with plastic
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Cabinet for Widdicomb, 1950's
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
skeleton key for added charm. Label: - Marked in the drawer with the Widdicomb label, showcasing its
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Ash

Mogens Koch cabinets, Set of Twelve in Mahogany for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Chicago, IL
that conceal four open storage compartments. Each cabinet includes a keyhole and shares one skeleton
Category

Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Vittorio Dassi Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboard Bar Cabinet
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
locks with a skeleton key. Behind the middle door is mirrored glass and a glass shelf with a light above
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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

Antique 19th Century European Folk Art Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

French Brass Serving Utensils and Holder, 6 Pieces
Located in Cordova, SC
better sometimes. The hanging bar has the looks of the end of a skeleton key where each utensil hooks
Category

Vintage 1930s French Other Wall Decorations

Materials

Brass

Vintage Vito Bari Gold Drinking Glasses Set of 6 Hollywood Regency Retro 1950s
By Culver Ltd., George Briard
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tumblers, Highball Glasses, European Castle Door Lock Skeleton Key Design, Set of 6 Six. Set of 6 vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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
Category

Antique Early 1900s American American Craftsman Dressers

Materials

Metal

Italian Gothic Revival Monumental Sideboard Wood Plastic & Large Gilded Mirror
Located in Topeka, KS
each side, brass skeleton keys, five center drawers bearing large round pulls, and an extra-large
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Oak

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

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Bookcases

Materials

Pine, Paint

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

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

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

Antique Mid-19th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Porcelain, Pine

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

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Cupboards

Materials

Metal

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

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Country Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Sterling Silver Key with white sapphire pave is custom made to fit your lock!
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Inspired by the classic skeleton key’s iconic shaped design, our Iconic Sterling Silver, Neo
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Silver Bowls

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Narrow Display Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Round Top, TX
ready for use. Both old locks function with skeleton keys. All scratches, cracks, dings, and age related
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

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

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Pine, Paint

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

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

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

Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Wire

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

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine, Paint

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

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Country Side Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

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

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Pine

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

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

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

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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Skeleton Key For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the skeleton key you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. You can easily find a 12 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect skeleton key among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing skeleton key — no matter the origin — is easy, but Campanelli & Pear, Chanel and Theo Fennell each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A skeleton key of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 2, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a skeleton key, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Skeleton Key?

The price for a skeleton key starts at $119 and tops out at $5,155 with these more-jewelry-watches, on average, selling for $610.
Questions About Skeleton Key
  • 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.