12 Skeleton Key Clipart Images and Locks

Today we have a fun collection of black and white Skeleton Key Clipart Images and Locks. These Skeleton Key clipart images are fun and interesting. This curated set of vintage key and lock images are unusual and captivating. I thought these images might be great to use in your Steampunk projects. The whole collection could even be used to create an amazing lock and key junk journal. I could just see a skeleton key dangling from the cover. Of course the vintage clipart is perfect for a Mixed Media Collage or craft project. Enjoy these antique skeleton key and lock pictures and have fun creating.

Skeleton Key Silhouette Clipart

This is a classic looking Skeleton key, but it is done as a black and white silhouette. It is an example of how a simple key shape can translate into a unique and interesting design. Silhouettes seem to have a special artistic quality to them. They are quite versatile to use in so many different projects as the boldness of the design really stands out on Home Decor projects and more.

The above image is a silhouette of a very fancy Ornate Key. As you scroll down the page further you will find the original, more ornate, illustration of this same image. I love the twisted shank on the key. I think it’s quite a striking picture!

Antique Skeleton Key Images

Above is an interesting looking Paris Key Graphic from an Old French Document! The Key has some fun Typography with it. You don’t see modern keys that are so stylish very often!I’ve also included the key without the writing, to give you some other options.Here is an old fashioned looking Skeleton Key with a square bottom. It was scanned from an antique Typography book.

Above is a stylized looking image of a symmetrical pattern created by two Skeleton Keys crossed on the key ring. I find it to be particularly interesting. It is also from the antique Typography book.

Shown above is a wonderful Ornate Key from an 1870’s Science Magazine! The intricate design of the various parts of this key is actually quite amazing. This must have required much thought and time to create. The drawing is spectacular. So fancy and fun! Did you recognize this one from above in the Silhouette section? Quite a different look when you see the full engraving… lines and all.

This one was inspired by the show “Once Upon a Time”! Perhaps you are familiar with it. I was watching the show one night some years ago, and the Evil Queen had a ring of Skeleton Keys with Skulls on them. I thought it would be fun to make something similar so I merged one of my old Apothecary Skull images with a Vintage Skeleton Key. Eerie but cool, isn’t it?

The Key shown above is the original drawing of the skull key. It is a wonderful Ornate Key from an 1870’s Science Magazine! Isn’t this a great illustration?

Key Game Pieces

This great looking antique skeleton key is from an old Victorian children’s card game. It’s a cute little card, with the number 6 on it. I hope you can find a fun use for it in your art!

Vintage Lock Images

The lock pictured above I find intriguing in that it really is very similar to the locks (e.g., Masterlock) made today, but a bit more ornate I think. It has it’s own matching key to go with it. This is another one that would work great for Steampunk projects.

Above is another stylish lock from yesteryear. It is a crisp clear illustration that shows holes on the lock body and a wide bar closure. It is also from an antique Typography book. It’s a bit more of a funky retro look I think.

I hope you enjoyed this curated collection of Skeleton Key Clipart Images and Locks. You might also like our 7 Vintage Clock Images HERE!

Karen

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Comments

Juju says

July 1, 2009 at 1:30 am

This is great. Thank you.
Charmaine @ randalswife says

July 1, 2009 at 1:56 am

Love this graphic! Thank you so much for all the time you take to post graphics! And I love the new background too!
Karen- The Graphics Fairy says

July 1, 2009 at 2:31 am

Hi Juju,
You’re welcome, thanks for stopping by!

Hi Charmaine,
I’m glad you like it, and the background! Thanks for leaving such a sweet comment!
Karen
threeseasonsdesigns says

July 1, 2009 at 5:14 am

I LOVE skeleton keys! Thank you so much for all of your wonderful graphics.
xashee's corner says

July 1, 2009 at 2:22 pm

thank you so much for sharing this FUN key AND your LOVELY background too! 🙂 Have a WONDERFUL day!
Cathe Holden says

July 1, 2009 at 4:10 pm

Oooh, you find the COOLEST stuff!! My gears are turning…
karlascottage.typepad.com says

July 1, 2009 at 5:32 pm

This might be my favorite yet! Thanks for the key.

Karla
weva says

December 26, 2010 at 8:08 pm

Thank you
Naomi S says

January 7, 2019 at 9:28 pm

Karen, these are great! The more ornate ones are my favorites, especially the one from the 1870’s Science Magazine. I also really like the one on the children’s game card. The background really sets that one off.

A fun post. Thanks!
- graphicsfairy says
  
  January 8, 2019 at 10:35 am
  
  Thanks so much Naomi, I am so happy you enjoyed them:) Have a great day!
Pauline N Winterbottom says

January 14, 2019 at 9:46 am

Thank you so much for sharing these are amazing.
- graphicsfairy says
  
  January 14, 2019 at 11:18 am
  
  Thanks so much Pauline 🙂
Stacey Marie says

January 15, 2019 at 1:23 pm

KEY COMPANIES – my question is, I wonder when current key manufacturers (Kwikset, Yale, etc are going to catch on to how popular old key designs are and start putting out some modern counterparts?!? They’ve had lots of other decorative keys out for years now (there’s an adorable molded one with a fleur-de-lis – you’ll all probably *love* it), so they must have the technology, and their sales would be excellent! Anyway, thank you, Graphics Fairy, for all you do! Everything you share is always soooo wonderful – so valuable to keep the sense of history from passing of our culture, with these real images from our past!
- graphicsfairy says
  
  January 16, 2019 at 12:23 pm
  
  Thanks Stacey 🙂
Darielle Chapman says

July 26, 2021 at 9:32 am

really enjoyed these pictures of the skeleton keys. my husband and I have started a collection of skeleton keys and i’m always trying to find ways to learn more about them and theirs locks.
- graphicsfairy says
  
  July 26, 2021 at 6:42 pm
  
  So glad you enjoyed them Darielle, what a fun collection that must be 🙂