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Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock
Located in Downingtown, PA
drawer, the exterior with brass corners and clasp. There is the original Chinese lock and key
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
H 21 in W 40.5 in D 20.5 in
Large Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Period Elmwood Armoire with Medallion Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
traditional Chinese lock set on a large circular medallion (a modern replacement), and open thanks to two leaf
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
H 71.5 in W 43.25 in D 24 in
Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this low locking chest celebrates the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this low locking chest celebrates the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chinese Square Corner Locking Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this low locking chest celebrates the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Antique 1890s Chinese Export Silver Locking Box
By Heng Li
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver box with lock; an addition to our
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this pair of low locking chests celebrate the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chinese Studded Nanmu Lock Box, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A special place for storing jewelry and other treasures, this early 19th-century lock box was
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
E W Godwin Made by Collinson & Lock an Exceptional Anglo Japanese Rosewood Table
By Edward William Godwin, Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
Design firmly attributed to E W Godwin. Made by Collinson & Lock.
Stamped with their in house
Category
Antique 1870s English Anglo-Japanese Center Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 27.5 in W 33 in D 19.75 in
Large Vintage Chinese Wooden Blanket Chest with Brass Medallion Lock
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage large wooden blanket chest from the mid 20th century with brass hardware. Created
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Monumental Chinese Robe Trunk with Full Moon Lock, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
For thousands of years, traditional Chinese architecture had no interior closets, and trunks and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
1800s Chinese Brass Mounted Elmwood Tonsu Chest à Abattant with Lock
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous 1800s Chinese Brass Mounted Elmwood Tonsu Chest à Abattant door with Lock. Beautifull
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Mahjong Game Set in Fitted Locking Leather Case with Key
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Mahjong set is presumed to have originated from China and date to approximately 1900
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather, Bakelite
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Nicely Grained Cabinet with Medallion Lock
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period nicely grained cabinet from the 19th century, with medallion hardware
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 78 in W 45.5 in D 19 in
Antique Chinese Elaborately Relief Carved Glove Box W/ Original Hinges and Lock
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese elaborately Relief carved glove box with original hinges and lock, no key, no damage or
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Zitan
H 3 in W 9.75 in D 3.75 in
Old Chinese Chest in Wood with Decorations and Bronze Lock, 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Old Chinese chest in wood with hinges. Decorative plates and bronze lock, 20th century.
Very good
Category
20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 17.92 in W 33.47 in D 16.93 in
Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period Chinese old box from the 19th century with traditional etched brass hardware
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Bamboo and Woven Rush Lockable Wedding Basket.
Located in Hudson, NY
This Chinese stackable box made circa 1900-1915 was intended as a wedding basket and is a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rush
H 16 in W 12 in D 11 in
Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Document Box with Brass Lock and Carrying Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period wooden document box from the early 20th century with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 12.5 in W 15.5 in D 11 in
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Painted Paper Bound Trunk with Brass Lock
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red painted paper bound trunk from the 19th century with traditional
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 11.25 in W 30.75 in D 19 in
Pair of Giltwood Mirrors with Porcelain, Rococo, 18th Century
By Matthias Lock
Located in Madrid, ES
works by Matthias Lock (London, circa 1710-circa 1765). Compare with prints of the work "A New Book of
Category
Antique 18th Century European Rococo Wall Mirrors
Materials
Other
E W Godwin made by Collinson & Lock of London. Eaton Hall Rosewood China Cabinet
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
Edward William Godwin (1833-1886) for Collinson and Lock, The Eaton Hall cabinet, circa 1878, in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
H 89 in W 50 in D 16 in
Chinese Altar Coffer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome Chinese altar table coffer fronted by a single drawer with a large metal brass lock plate
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Small Handcarved Chinese Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A hand carved Chinese large table box with hinged lid. Intricately carved all-over with Asian
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese cassette with brass fittings and parchment cover, China 18th century
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
lock with folding latch. China 18th HD photos will be available
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in
Chinese Octagonal Storage Box
Located in New York, NY
The dimensions for the Chinese hardwood octagonal locking storage box are as follows:
Height: 13.5
Category
20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Chinese Export Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet on Stand, Mid-19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful Chinese coromandel brown lacquer cabinet on stand, made for the export market, early
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 53.25 in W 23.75 in D 17.5 in
H’mong Tribe Silver Spirit Lock Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains of Southeast China, Laos, Thailand and
Category
20th Century Laotian Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Brown Leather Brown Trunk with Etched Brass Lock and Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A brown leather bound wooden trunk with weathered appearance, brass lock and lateral C-scroll
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
1780, Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy
By Charles Aldridge & Henry Green
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an
Category
Antique 1780s British George III Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Camphor Blanket Chest with Distressed Patina and Brass Lock, Qing Dynasty Period
Located in Yonkers, NY
lid that opens with the aid of a brass lock and two rear hinges. This reveals a spacious interior
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
H 11.5 in W 25.5 in D 17.5 in
Chinese Early Qing Dynasty Walnut Folding Table, 17th-18th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
different locking mechanism, and made out of precious huanghuali wood, is illustrated in "Chinese Furniture
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 11.25 in W 32 in D 18.25 in
Petite Lacquered Chinese Altar Coffer
Located in Chicago, IL
secured by a full moon brass lock plate and pin. Designed to resemble the low chests used atop a kang
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Export Lacquered Two-Piece Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant Chinese two-piece lacquered cabinet finished in red lacquer with black lacquer front doors
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Wood And Vellum Document Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A 19th century Chinese wood and vellum document box hand painted court scene. No lock but all the
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Altar Cabinet
Located in Nantwich, GB
Antique, late 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty altar cabinet.
This beautifully restored altar
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Tea Pot Caddy
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Tea Caddy. Late 19th century early 20th century Elm Wood carved gilt red lacquered
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Elm
Chinese Qing 'Pillow' Leather box
Located in Kastrup, DK
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Features a curved top and a patinated brass lock plate.
Originally used as a headrest to store valuables
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Fine Antique Chinese Painted Cabinet
Located in Port Chester, NY
gilt. With a center shelf, with drawer, and a compartment below the bottom shelf. Lovely bronze lock
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Chinese Export Brass Bound Camphorwood Chest
Located in Essex, MA
lock plates. Key.
Category
Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Chinese 19th Century Burlwood Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a quietly impressive Chinese mid-to-late 19th century table or writing box. The box is of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Jewelry Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese lacquer jewelry box detailed with various genre scenes in gold
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Antique Tea Basket
Located in Somis, CA
bar which acts as the lock to the basket. Lifting a seamless peg allows the bar to slide out of the
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Brass and Lacquered Wood Box
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese Brass and Lacquered Wood Box, simple wood box with a brass edgings and front lock plate
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
Turn of the Century Chinese Patinated Wooden Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
A weathered patina gives this vintage wooden buffet an air of romantic mystery. Built in China at
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Buffets
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Wooden Painted Box
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a traditional style of Chinese antique painted chest/Box from Shan Xi, China. It has over
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Black Lacquered Trunk
Located in Barcelona, ES
An antique Chinese parchment and wood trunk in black lacquer, China, 1920s.
It has its original
Category
20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper, Fabric
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Pigskin Trunk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
working key. Maker's mark on the inside and Chinese script on the front over the lock plate. Would make an
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Lacquered Chest on Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
A very handsome Chinese lacquered trunk or coffee table with exceptional heavily embellished hand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
19th Century Antique Chinese Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
with intricately worked foliate gilt borders and it shows various scenes of Chinese figures in pavilion
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Ming Style Chinese Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Somis, CA
removable shelf above an apron and curved spandrels. Elegant hardware includes an original locking mechanism
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Lattice Kitchedn Cabinet with Restoration
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese furniture is known for its practicality, beauty, and sturdy construction. This storage
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Lacquer
English Crystal Tantalus in Locked Wooden Case by Rodolfo Eisler
Located in Oakland, CA
A 1920s Tantalus with crystal decanters, a rich wooden case trimmed in nickel with lock and key
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
19th Century Rosewood Chinese Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Somis, CA
A rare offering of an original 19th century Chinese antique scholar's cabinet. This wonderful
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Handcrafted Elm Wood Chinese Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the exceptional allure of our vintage Chinese bookcase, expertly handcrafted from
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Chinese Black Lacquer Lattice Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
of classic Chinese furniture forms. Dated to the mid-19th century, the tall cabinet is crafted of
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Elm
Chinese Paneled Storage Cabinet, c. 1650
Located in Chicago, IL
intended as a firm point to attach a lock, keeping doors neatly shut and the contents secure. Notably, this
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards
Materials
Elm
Rare Quatrefoil Chinese Export Tea Caddy, 19th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rare quatrefoil Chinese Export Tea Caddy, 19th Century, the lacquer tea caddy with interlocking
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Caddies
Materials
Lacquer
Decorative Chinese Storage Chest As Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
top with heavy 1" thick door and a large scalloped back-plate - no lock. Decorated with iron brackets
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery Panel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
to come. This type of embroidery is known as tuck and lock style. Beautifully encased in a plexiglass
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood, Silk
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Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese lock available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every Chinese lock was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese lock — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese lock is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese lock over the years, but those crafted by Edward William Godwin, Heng Li and R.J. Horner & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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