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Albert Baillon Bronze Dorè Architects Winding Clock
By Jean-Baptiste Albert Baillon III
Located in Palm Beach, FL
book. Four base sides detailed with Greek key designs and floral motif corners, with winding key.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Winding Key

Antique Victorian Silvered Bronze Horseshoe and Bit Clock, circa 1860's
Located in New Orleans, LA
winding key, size 5.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Winding Key

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Bronze

19th Century Victorian English Carriage Travel Clock in Leather Case with Key
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
original leather carrying case and winding key. In good working condition initialed SR FA, the key has
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Winding Key

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Brass

Illinois Watch Co. Currier Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Illinois Watch Co. Currier Gold Filled Pocket Watch - Manual winding; Key wind, Key set. Gold filed
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19th Century American Antique Winding Key

Silver musical snuff box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. Inside of the snuff box is gilded. Comes with (later) winding key and carrying case.
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Winding Key

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Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron, Silver

Antique Silver musical snuff box
Silver musical snuff box
H 0.87 in W 3.35 in D 1.93 in
Stunning quality antique Victorian walnut Vienna wall clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
original hands, pendulum and winding key. D. 1880
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Winding Key

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Quality French Carriage Clock with Original Carrying Case
Located in Suffolk, GB
original hands, 8 day french movement, original winding key and in perfect working order Dimensions
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Winding Key

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Brass

Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Swiss movement with platform escapement and integral winding key. C.1920.  
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1920s Swiss Other Antique Winding Key

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Wood

Antique Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock
Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock
H 8 in W 6.75 in D 3 in
Louis XVI Walnut Architects Table a La Tronchin
Located in Essex, MA
ratcheted adjustable slant lid , a winding key raised and lowers the reading, working section, brass bars
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Winding Key

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Walnut

Impressive Seth Thomas Antique Mantel Clock
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
decorative finish. Handwritten note (see pic) was inside the clock with some info. Comes with winding key as
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19th Century American Antique Winding Key

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Iron

Louis XVI Style Clock In Gilt Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
. Very good condition, small accident to the enamel on the dial (around the winding key entry)
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Winding Key

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Clock In Gilt Bronze
Louis XVI Style Clock In Gilt Bronze
H 16.15 in W 13 in D 6.3 in
Art Nouveau Mahogany Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
integral winding key, circa 1910.   
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1910s French Antique Winding Key

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Mahogany

Art Nouveau Mahogany Mantel Clock
Art Nouveau Mahogany Mantel Clock
H 10.75 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Asprey, London
Located in Norwich, GB
winding key and hand setting knob. C.1910
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1910s French Antique Winding Key

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Fruitwood

Unusual Continental Bisque Porcelain Automaton Figure
Located in London, GB
musical automaton. The piece includes its winding key.
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Early 1900s European Antique Winding Key

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Porcelain, Fabric

19th Century French Carved Oak and Tile Musical Hot Dish Tray
Located in Dallas, TX
songs including the French national hymn "La Marseillaise"! The winding key is on the bottom. Measures
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Late 19th Century French Antique Winding Key

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Faience, Wood

Edwardian Pagoda Top Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Moonpoise hands. Eight day French movement with platform escapement and integral winding key. C.1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Winding Key

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Fruitwood

Antique George III quality carved oak brass face longcase clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
movement striking on the hour and half hour on a bell with the original weights, pendulum and winding key
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Early 19th Century George III Antique Winding Key

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Brass

19th Century French Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Mantel Clock with Muse Clio
Located in Madrid, ES
clock is functioning, and will be checked by a professional technician before shipment. Original winding
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19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Winding Key

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Metal

French Charles X period fire gilt bronze mantel clock, c. 1820-30
Located in Kenilworth, IL
brass ball feet. Clockworks have been restored and the clock comes with winding key. The base is a
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1820s Charles X Antique Winding Key

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Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clock w/ Ormolu & Painted Flowers by Perrard
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XV. France, circa 1750. Comes with original winding key. Measures: 16 1/2" wide x 7" deep x 32 1/4
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Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Winding Key

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Enamel, Bronze

Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Vienna Wall Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
on the hour and half hour on a gong, two brass weights and pendulum with original winding key A
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19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Winding Key

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Oak

Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Vienna Wall Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
winding key A handsome example boasting a fabulous colour and in good working order Dimensions: Height
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Winding Key

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Walnut

18th Century Thomas Moss, London, Fusee Bracket Clock in Mahogany Case
By Thomas Moss
Located in Milford, NH
wear commensurate with age and use. The movement has been thoroughly cleaned. Includes winding key
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Winding Key

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Brass

Antique French Rotisserie Spit
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
jack raised on four claw feet with a handle, a winding key, cast iron tripod spit Stand with 7 spit
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19th Century French Antique Winding Key

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Cast Stone, Iron

Antique French Rotisserie Spit
Antique French Rotisserie Spit
H 16.54 in W 43.31 in D 11.03 in
Late 19th Century Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
. Including the winding key.    
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1880s French Rococo Antique Winding Key

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Bronze, Enamel

"Le Capucin" Antique French Rotisserie Spit
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Capucin brand. Comprising a wind-up jack raised on four claw feet with a handle, a winding key, cast iron
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19th Century Antique Winding Key

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Iron, Wrought Iron

"Le Capucin" Antique French Rotisserie Spit
"Le Capucin" Antique French Rotisserie Spit
H 16.54 in W 35.44 in D 10.24 in
Edwardian Mantel Clock Signed Finnigans
By Finnigans, London 1
Located in Norwich, GB
’. Eight day French movement with platform escapement and integral winding key. C.1920 The house of
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1920s French Antique Winding Key

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Fruitwood

Edwardian Mantel Clock Signed Finnigans
Edwardian Mantel Clock Signed Finnigans
H 6.25 in W 5.75 in D 3.25 in
Cylinder Musical Box by Nicole Freres (Geneva)
Located in Zonhoven, BE
huge winding key to go with it, 1StDibs does not allow sound on videos, on simple request a soundfile
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Winding Key

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Brass, Steel, Iron

Antique French Empire Style Ormolu Bronze 'Ceres' Mantel 

Clock, After Thomire
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Madrid, ES
clock specialist before shipping. Original winding key is included.  
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19th Century French Empire Antique Winding Key

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Bronze

Antique Mechanical Billiard Clock in Oak with Timer by P. O. Pedersen Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
, two winding keys and a key for the ball-compartment. This particular example hung at a pastry and
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Winding Key

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Oak

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Tall Case Clock from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
excellent working order with two weights, pendulum, and winding key; the clock keeps great time and strikes
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Winding Key

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Oak

19th Century French Empire Portico Mantel Clock in Original Glass Dome
Located in Dallas, TX
condition commensurate with age and use, and features exquisite marquetry details. Pendulum and winding key
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Winding Key

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Brass

Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch Approx. 48 mm in diameter, 18 mm
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Winding Key

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine French Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Putti Bacchanale Clock
Located in New York, NY
garlands surrounding a circular white enameled clock face with two winding key holes. The clock is in
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Winding Key

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Hand Painted Faience Mantel Clock Signed HB Quimper
By Grande Maison HB Quimper
Located in Dallas, TX
winding key included. Measures: 12.25"W x 5"D x 20"H.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Winding Key

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Ceramic, Faience

Golden Musical harp with enamel and precious stones by Köchert AE.
Located in Zonhoven, BE
filigree winding key has 3 blue stones to one side 3 rubis to the back. Please inform for video with
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Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Winding Key

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Enamel, Bronze, Gold, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel

French 19th Century Bronze with Marble Base Mantel Clock, Pendule
Located in Delft, NL
listing. The winding key is present. The dimensions are 30 cm high, 20 cm wide and 11 cm deep. The
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19th Century French Antique Winding Key

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Marble, Bronze

Automaton singing bird by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
flowerpot there is a hole for the winding key, at the bottom the mechanism is screwed on. Very exceptional
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Winding Key

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Metal, Other, Gold Plate

Automaton singing bird by Bontems
Automaton singing bird by Bontems
H 20.87 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in
Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock
By Robert Houdin
Located in Danville, CA
estimated to be around 1890. This lot comes with double end winding key for spring winding and time setting.
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Late 19th Century Antique Winding Key

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Bronze

Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock
Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock
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H 13 in W 7.75 in D 5.38 in
Exceptional French Tiffany & Co Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Marble Base
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Milford, NH
well as other minor imperfections and wear commensurate with age and use. Winding keys are included
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Late 19th Century French Antique Winding Key

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Moricand & Degrange 18Kt. Yellow Gold and Enamel Open Faced Pocket Watch 1840's
Located in Long Beach, CA
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Winding / Verge Fuzee DIAL / HANDS: Breguet Engine Turned with Kiln Fired Enameled
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1830s Swiss Antique Winding Key

Singing bird box by Bruguier in silver case with enamel to top and lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
to Jacquet Dros singing bird song. The song sequence is 1-1-2-2-3-3-4 Ser nr 224 Included winding key
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Winding Key

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Metal, Other, Enamel, Silver

19th Century Antique French Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock with Musical Design Motif
By S. Marti & Cie
Located in Madrid, ES
functioning well, comes with its original winding key, and will be fully checked by a professional clock
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19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Winding Key

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Metal, Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
balance. A winding key is included. Make sure to view the detailed images to get a closer look at the
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19th Century French Other Antique Winding Key

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Brass

Large French 19th C Bronze Intimate Couple Figure Marble Base 8 Day Mantle Clock
Located in Danville, CA
half hour and hour striking. It's in good working order and complete with pendulum and winding key
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19th Century French Antique Winding Key

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock with Rooster
Located in Dallas, TX
cleaned up and checked up, and is in excellent working order with two weights, pendulum, and winding key
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Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Winding Key

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Brass, Iron

Large 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu Female Mask Wall Clock, "Juhel à Paris"
Located in Berlin, DE
is in working condition and comes with a matching winding key. The Louis XVI wall clock displays
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Winding Key

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Enamel, Ormolu

Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis
By Maison Marquis, Languereau
Located in New York, NY
striking on bell, stamped 'Languereau Paris', with original sunburst pendulum, and winding key. The
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Winding Key

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Enamel, Bronze

William Cummens Federal Mahogany Tall Clock with Moon Phase Dial circa 1820
Located in Milford, NH
very good working order, and includes a winding key, and two case keys. Very good overall condition
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1820s American Federal Antique Winding Key

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Metal

French Wrough Iron Mechanical Rotisserie Spit, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
resting on four claw feet, a handle, a winding key, 2 positions for the spit from the rotisserie, a cast
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Winding Key

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Brass, Wrought Iron

William IV Rosewood and Bronze Bracket Clock by Frodsham 185 & Baker
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
feet, with pendulum, winding key and case key. English, circa 1830. William Frodsham was an
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1830s English Antique Winding Key

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Bronze

Lord Nelson Commemorative Georgian Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock
Located in Dorking, GB
the 2 weights, pendulum and the winding key can be seen. I have a number of Nelson pieces listed on
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Winding Key

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Brass

Victorian Ebonized Bracket Clock by Barraud & Lunds
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
8 bells, enclosed by a double locking door. The clock comes complete with its original winding key
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19th Century Antique Winding Key

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Hardwood

19th Century Eight-Day Miniature Gilt-Brass Carriage Clock with Original Case
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
and is lined on the inside including the pocket in which the winding key is stowed. Measures
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Winding Key

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Brass

Rare Neoclassical Antique Vintage French Empire Silvered Bronze Mantle Clock
Located in London, GB
, as depicted. The clock comes with one pendulum and two winding keys. 40 cm (H), Weight 15 lbs 43 ozs
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1870s French Neoclassical Antique Winding Key

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Silver, Bronze

George II Edward Browne of Norwich Bracket Clock in Ebonized Mahogany Case
Located in Milford, NH
wear commensurate with age and use. Includes a winding key and the clock’s bell needs to be re-attached
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Early 18th Century English George II Antique Winding Key

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Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Burl Walnut Clock Vaisselier from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
patina. Pendulum, two weights, winding key, and 2 keys included. Measures: 83" W x 26.5" D x 109" H.
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Winding Key

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Elm, Walnut, Burl

An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
spindles in the foot and head boards and barley twist bed posts, with the original steel winding key
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1840s English Antique Winding Key

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Burl, Ash & Walnut Bressan Clock Vaisselier
Located in Dallas, TX
storage, and adorns a rich walnut patina. Pendulum, two weights, winding key, and 2 keys included. White
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Winding Key

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Walnut, Burl, Ash

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mahogany Portico Mantel Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
patinated finish (some discoloration on the clock face). Pendulum and winding key included. Plaque on the
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Winding Key

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Brass

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Questions About Antique Winding Key
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A key-wind pocket watch is a type of portable timepiece produced from the early 19th century through the middle of the 19th century. It features a mechanism that requires regular winding with a device called a winding key. Shop a range of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
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    How old key-wind pocket watches are varies greatly. Watchmakers used key-wind mechanisms in pocket watches starting in the 16th century and continued the practice until the mid 19th century. You can find a collection of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.