Skip to main content

Antique Wind Up

to
26
119
107
130
130
103
40
30
21
20
11
11
9
9
8
6
5
5
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
7
6
4
3
2
Sort By
Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Circus Performer, 1930s
Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Circus Performer, 1930s

Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Circus Performer, 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

This Wind up Circus Performer is an original vintage toy. Vintage wind up mechanical toy

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Wind Up

Materials

Metal

Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Jeep Car
Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Jeep Car

Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Jeep Car

Located in Roma, IT

This wind up jeep car is an original vintage metal toy. Unknown manufacturer and age

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Wind Up

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wind-Up Motorcycle Tin Toy by Marx Toy Company
Vintage Wind-Up Motorcycle Tin Toy by Marx Toy Company

Vintage Wind-Up Motorcycle Tin Toy by Marx Toy Company

By Marx Toy Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage wind-up motorcycle tin toy by Marx Toy Company, circa late 1930s. This rare piece is in

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Wind Up

Materials

Metal, Tin

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Boy on Tricycle, Made in Germany, 1930s
Vintage Toy, Wind Up Boy on Tricycle, Made in Germany, 1930s

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Boy on Tricycle, Made in Germany, 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

This wind up boy on tricycle is a vintage mechanical toy. Vintage wind up mechanical toy

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Wind Up

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy Car, Wind Up Red Car, Early 20th Century
Vintage Toy Car, Wind Up Red Car, Early 20th Century

Vintage Toy Car, Wind Up Red Car, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

This Wind up red car is a vintage toy made by unknown manifacturer, probably model from 1920s-1930s

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Wind Up

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Big Size Car, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Toy, Wind Up Big Size Car, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Big Size Car, Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

This Wind up big size car is a mechanical toy sports car, nicely detailed. The original

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Wind Up

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy, Wind up Locomotive Ingap 67001, Made by Ingap, 1920s
Vintage Toy, Wind up Locomotive Ingap 67001, Made by Ingap, 1920s

Vintage Toy, Wind up Locomotive Ingap 67001, Made by Ingap, 1920s

Located in Roma, IT

This wind up locomotive Ingap 67001 is a vintage toy representing a red mechanical locomotive

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Wind Up

Materials

Metal

Vintage "Masuyama" Lehman Wind-Up Toy. German, Circa 1913 Rare
Vintage "Masuyama" Lehman Wind-Up Toy. German, Circa 1913 Rare

Vintage "Masuyama" Lehman Wind-Up Toy. German, Circa 1913 Rare

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Early 1900's German hand painted and lithographed tin wind-up toy, by premier tin and whimsical

Category

1910s German Folk Art Antique Wind Up

Materials

Tin

"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905
"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905

"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

smoother and better made than those examples seen in later wind up toy manufacturing. The "Kadi" Lehman

Category

Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Wind Up

Materials

Tin

Antique Bombe Form Mahogany Sanora Baby Grand Phonograph Gramophone Wind Up
Antique Bombe Form Mahogany Sanora Baby Grand Phonograph Gramophone Wind Up

Antique Bombe Form Mahogany Sanora Baby Grand Phonograph Gramophone Wind Up

Located in Dayton, OH

A Sonora "Baby Grand" phonograph circa 1916. The upright phonograph features an art nouveau bombe style case. There is an open carved removable screen that covers the internal horn. ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Baroque Antique Wind Up

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Marcus & Co Platinum Diamond Pocket Watch Vintage Wind Up Monogram
Antique Marcus & Co Platinum Diamond Pocket Watch Vintage Wind Up Monogram

Antique Marcus & Co Platinum Diamond Pocket Watch Vintage Wind Up Monogram

By Marcus & Co.

Located in Greer, SC

Antique Marcus & Co. pocket watch with dazzling diamonds set in platinum. Featuring a monogram centerpiece, this small but gorgeous watch measures 1 inch in diameter with a total dro...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Wind Up

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920s Boxing Tin Wind-up "KNOCK-OUT" PRIZE FIGHTERS. Ferdinand Strauss / Marks
1920s Boxing Tin Wind-up "KNOCK-OUT" PRIZE FIGHTERS. Ferdinand Strauss / Marks

1920s Boxing Tin Wind-up "KNOCK-OUT" PRIZE FIGHTERS. Ferdinand Strauss / Marks

By Marx Toy Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Ferdinand Strauss who was bought out by the Marx Toy Co. This is the Knock Out Prize Fighter toy in good working condition. Please see video.

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Wind Up

Materials

Metal

"Dancing Sailor" Antique Wind-Up Toy By "The Lehman Toy Company" Germany C. 1909
"Dancing Sailor" Antique Wind-Up Toy By "The Lehman Toy Company" Germany C. 1909

"Dancing Sailor" Antique Wind-Up Toy By "The Lehman Toy Company" Germany C. 1909

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

"Dancing Sailor" by Ernest Paul Lehman of Brandenburg, Germany; patented in 1903 (see image of marking) appears in post turn of the century Lehman Toy catalogues as item #535. After ...

Category

Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Wind Up

Materials

Tin

"Four Wheels No Brakes" Antique Tin Wind-Up Toy by Louis  Marx Co. N.Y.C. C.1928
"Four Wheels No Brakes" Antique Tin Wind-Up Toy by Louis  Marx Co. N.Y.C. C.1928

"Four Wheels No Brakes" Antique Tin Wind-Up Toy by Louis Marx Co. N.Y.C. C.1928

By Louis Marx and Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

The theme of this "crazy car" by the Louis Marx Toy Company located in New York City, is that of a jalopy, often referred to as a "flivver" car (a car that fails) "Funny Flivver top ...

Category

1920s American Folk Art Antique Wind Up

Materials

Tin

English Oak Artist's Studio Easel, Late 19th Century
English Oak Artist's Studio Easel, Late 19th Century

English Oak Artist's Studio Easel, Late 19th Century

Located in CH

English Oak Artist’s Studio Easel with Adjustable Double Tray and Wind-Up Crank Late 19th Century

Category

1890s European Antique Wind Up

Materials

Iron

18k Tiffany and Co Pocket Watch. Antique 18k YG Tiffany Mechanical Watch. 30mm
18k Tiffany and Co Pocket Watch. Antique 18k YG Tiffany Mechanical Watch. 30mm

18k Tiffany and Co Pocket Watch. Antique 18k YG Tiffany Mechanical Watch. 30mm

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

pictures to see the movement. Condition: Winds up and ticks. Second hand moves smoothly. Details: 30mm by

Category

1910s Antique Wind Up

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Golay Fils & Stahl Pocket Watch. Antique 750 YG Golay Ornate 43mm
18k Golay Fils & Stahl Pocket Watch. Antique 750 YG Golay Ornate 43mm

18k Golay Fils & Stahl Pocket Watch. Antique 750 YG Golay Ornate 43mm

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

refer to pictures to see the movement. Condition: Winds up and ticks. Second hand moves smoothly

Category

1910s Antique Wind Up

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Clock with Porcelain Face
Antique French Clock with Porcelain Face

Antique French Clock with Porcelain Face

By Japy Frères

Located in Asheville, NC

slate. Watch works wind-up with key. The Japy Brothers Company began in 1771 by Georges Frederick Japy

Category

19th Century French Antique Wind Up

Materials

Marble, Slate, Iron

Reclaimed 1930s Oak Front Door with Bell
Reclaimed 1930s Oak Front Door with Bell

Reclaimed 1930s Oak Front Door with Bell

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

entry in interiors period and modern alike. It features a working wind-up bell, letterbox and hinges

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Wind Up

Materials

Wood, Oak

Tipp & Co Clockwork Motorcycle With Rider & Pillion Passenger
Tipp & Co Clockwork Motorcycle With Rider & Pillion Passenger

Tipp & Co Clockwork Motorcycle With Rider & Pillion Passenger

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Tipp & Co. Toy Clockwork Tinplate Motorcycle. A rare, desirable, tinplate wind-up motorcycle by the

Category

1920s German Sporting Art Antique Wind Up

Materials

Tin

Pair of Late 19th Century Vases in Marble and Gilt Bronze
Pair of Late 19th Century Vases in Marble and Gilt Bronze

Pair of Late 19th Century Vases in Marble and Gilt Bronze

Located in Paris, FR

bronze Louis XV-style Rocaille, foliage, flowers, and seeds that wind up around the paunch of the marble

Category

1880s French Louis XV Antique Wind Up

Materials

Marble, Bronze

"Le Capucin" Antique French Rotisserie Spit
"Le Capucin" Antique French Rotisserie Spit

"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

Category

19th Century Antique Wind Up

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Marx "Wonder Cyclist" American Circa 1930
Marx "Wonder Cyclist" American Circa 1930

Marx "Wonder Cyclist" American Circa 1930

By Louis Marx and Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Marx "Wonder Cyclist" is the earlier version of this wind-up "Boy on a Tricycle" toy; and not to be

Category

1830s American Folk Art Antique Wind Up

Materials

Metal

Antique French carved wooden Music Box Trivet-hand painted Ceramic Surface-20s
Antique French carved wooden Music Box Trivet-hand painted Ceramic Surface-20s

Antique French carved wooden Music Box Trivet-hand painted Ceramic Surface-20s

Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine

the back is the Key to wind up the Music Box, on the side is a small Handle to turn the Music on or

Category

1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Wind Up

Materials

Brass

Black Forest Whip Carved Wood Fox Music Box With Glass Eyes
Black Forest Whip Carved Wood Fox Music Box With Glass Eyes

Black Forest Whip Carved Wood Fox Music Box With Glass Eyes

Located in Dallas, TX

base is a wind up music box mechanism, though it currently requires maintenance to be operational

Category

1890s German Antique Wind Up

Materials

Wood

Chinese Art Deco Carved Mahogany Mantle Clock, circa 1900
Chinese Art Deco Carved Mahogany Mantle Clock, circa 1900

Chinese Art Deco Carved Mahogany Mantle Clock, circa 1900

Located in Nantucket, MA

transitional style with a period wind-up mechanical clock, featuring an Immortal figure on the top, Chinese

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Wind Up

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual fine quality pair of antique Victorian musical figures
Unusual fine quality pair of antique Victorian musical figures

Unusual fine quality pair of antique Victorian musical figures

Located in Ipswich, GB

elements to the bases with a wind up mechanism with a winding key, both playing different tunes, both music

Category

19th Century Antique Wind Up

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Scratch Built Church Model
Early 20th Century Scratch Built Church Model

Early 20th Century Scratch Built Church Model

Located in London, GB

-built pine model of a church. Hand carved detail with glass windows, and a wind-up clock in the tower

Category

Early 1900s British Folk Art Antique Wind Up

Materials

Pine

Antique Platinum Diamond Omega Ladies Wrist Watch Vintage Art Deco
Antique Platinum Diamond Omega Ladies Wrist Watch Vintage Art Deco

Antique Platinum Diamond Omega Ladies Wrist Watch Vintage Art Deco

Located in Greer, SC

G-H, Clarity Grade VS1-VS-2. " This elegant antique watch is a wind up and in working condition

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Wind Up

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Cabin Antler Wall Clock with Deer and Chamois Austria ca. 1900
Antique Cabin Antler Wall Clock with Deer and Chamois Austria ca. 1900

Antique Cabin Antler Wall Clock with Deer and Chamois Austria ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

by the clockmaker and in working order. It comes with the original wind up key. The case has some old

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Wind Up

Materials

Wood, Plaster, Antler

Sterling Silver Cricket Trophy, circa 1923
Sterling Silver Cricket Trophy, circa 1923

Sterling Silver Cricket Trophy, circa 1923

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

the goblet-shaped trophy is an energetic cricket scene. It shows a cricket batter as he winds up and

Category

1920s British Antique Wind Up

Materials

Sterling Silver

"Dancing Dog" Vintage Windup Toy. American, Circa 1925
"Dancing Dog" Vintage Windup Toy. American, Circa 1925

"Dancing Dog" Vintage Windup Toy. American, Circa 1925

By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1

Located in Incline Village, NV

with no repairs or repaint. It works perfectly and is quite amusing. To operate; wind up the attached

Category

1920s American Folk Art Antique Wind Up

Materials

Tin

Before the Gales: An English Frigate Awaiting Wind, circa 1920
Before the Gales: An English Frigate Awaiting Wind, circa 1920

Before the Gales: An English Frigate Awaiting Wind, circa 1920

Located in Langweer, NL

where the wind is not sufficient to provide steerage, which might be the case here since the sails

Category

1920s Antique Wind Up

Materials

Paper

Victorian Dining Table Mahogany 10 Seater Extending 1860
Victorian Dining Table Mahogany 10 Seater Extending 1860

Victorian Dining Table Mahogany 10 Seater Extending 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

looking for a complete dining suite The table extends by way of a telescopic wind out action to accept up

Category

1860s Victorian Antique Wind Up

Materials

Mahogany

A Rare Gold Blue Enamel and Diamond Keywind Fob Watch C1860
A Rare Gold Blue Enamel and Diamond Keywind Fob Watch C1860

A Rare Gold Blue Enamel and Diamond Keywind Fob Watch C1860

Located in Mayfair, London, London

with holes for the key to wind the watch up and to set the hands. The cases are all numbered. Movement

Category

1860s Swiss Antique Wind Up

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

19th century English Music Jewelry Box with Swiss Mechanic System
19th century English Music Jewelry Box with Swiss Mechanic System

19th century English Music Jewelry Box with Swiss Mechanic System

Located in MILL, NL

under the box to wind it up, so to speak. If interested, feel free to send us a message and we can send

Category

19th Century Antique Wind Up

Materials

Wood

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Wind Up", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Antique Wind Up For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique wind up you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every antique wind up was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique wind up — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique wind up bearing Folk Art, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique wind up that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pulver Company Inc. and Wolverine Suppy and MFG. CO produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Wind Up?

Prices for an antique wind up start at $60 and top out at $6,449 with the average selling for $267.
Questions About Antique Wind Up
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, you don’t have to wind a Rolex watch as long as you are wearing it regularly. Rolex watches feature a Perpetual rotor that collects energy from the wrist’s movement and converts it into power for the watch. Browse a collection of expertly authenticated Rolex watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How a wind-up toy works relies on a part called a torsion spring. When you turn the knob or key, tension builds up on the torsion spring. When you stop winding, the accumulated energy sets an inner gear in motion that powers the movement of the toy. Find a collection of antique and vintage wind-up toys on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To wind a Rolex Datejust, set the crown notch (located on the right hand side of the face) to position one. To set it to position one, turn the crown counterclockwise to unscrew the crown and pop the crown out one notch. From this position, start to wind the Rolex by turning the crown clockwise. You should feel a bit of tension and hear a soft clicking sound. Browse a wide selection of Rolex Datejust watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To begin to wind a Rolex Datejust, unscrew the winding crown fully. Then, turn the crown in a clockwise direction at least 25 times for a partial winding. Because the watch self-winds as you move, you usually only need to wind a Rolex Datejust before the first wear or if you let several days pass between wears. You’ll find a large selection of Rolex Datejust watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most Rolex watches use a Perpetual rotor which means that they do not need winding if worn regularly. If you have not worn your watch in some time, you can manually wind it by unscrewing the crown to the winding position and turning it clockwise about 20 times. Make sure to screw the crown back into place after winding to reestablish its waterproof qualities. Shop a collection of authentic Rolex watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To wind a Piaget watch, pull out the winding crown located on the side. Turn it clockwise until you detect resistance. For a full wind, you will normally need to twist about 20 times. On 1stDibs, find a range of Piaget watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    North Wind chairs feature a mythical figure, such as a fantasy creature or animal, carved into the top back. The chair was meant to protect a space from evil spirits. On 1stDibs, find a selection of North Wind chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind a banjo clock, insert the key into the winding point. Turn the key in a clockwise fashion until the winding mechanism disengages. If you no longer have the winding key, see an experienced clock repair shop for assistance. You'll find a variety of banjo clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To wind an Elliott clock, first, find the slot in the back. Insert the key or crank and turn until the winding mechanism doesn't move anymore. Avoid forcing the mechanism any further to prevent damage. On 1stDibs, shop a range of clocks from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind a Rolex watch, first fully unscrew the winding crown. Once it is in a raised position, carefully turn the crown clockwise. Most watches require 25 turns for enough winding to begin powering the watch. The instructions included with Rolex watches provide more information about how to wind specific models. Shop a large collection of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To wind a Rolex Oyster, set the crown notch (located on the right hand side of the face) to position one. To set it to position one, turn the crown counterclockwise to unscrew the crown and pop the crown out one notch. From this position, start to wind the Rolex by turning the crown clockwise. You should feel a bit of tension and hear a soft clicking sound. Browse a selection of well-vetted Rolex Oyster watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are legends and evidence of wind-up toys and sculptures dating back to antiquity, but modern wind-up dolls were being made in large quantities by the 19th century. Shop a collection of antique wind-up toys from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Gone With the Wind lamps are chamber or hurricane lamps. They are characterized by their hand-painted globes with decorative floral motifs. Shop a collection of antique Gone With the Wind lamps from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wind-up toys are sometimes called mechanical toys or clockwork toys. The earliest examples date back to 15th-century Germany, where Karel Grod produced a number of mechanical toys. Shop a collection of antique vintage wind-up toys on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wind a vintage Omega watch by twisting the crown at the side in a clockwise direction. Stop winding once you feel the movement of the crown stop. Browse a range of authenticated vintage and contemporary Omega watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind a Vacheron Constantin, turn the winding crown clockwise until you sense some resistance. Typically, manual-winding watches require daily winding. You usually won't have to wind a self-winding timepiece unless you do not wear it for a day or two. Shop a range of Vacheron Constantin watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind an Ansonia mantel clock, first insert the key into the center winding point, usually found on the back. Then, turn the key clockwise until the winder no longer turns. Repeat the process in the right winding point to set the quarter-hour charm and the left winding point to set the hour strike. You'll find a range of Ansonia clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To manually wind your Patek Philippe watch, locate the crown and rotate it clockwise 30 to 40 times. Stop as soon as you feel resistance to avoid overwinding — this is important, as overwinding can potentially damage your watch. Find an assortment of vintage manual Patek Philippe watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How often you need to wind your Patek Philippe watches depends on what type of movement system it has. Normally, you’ll need to wind a mechanically wound watch every morning before you put it on. Self-winding watches receive power from your movements. Unless you don't wear your watch for a period of 36 to 48 hours or more, you should only need to wind it once before you slip it on for the first time. Explore a wide range of Patek Philippe watches on 1stDibs.
  • 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.