Antique Winder

Only one month after her launch, the worlds largest schooner was in for repairs after being rammed at mooring near Fire Island, N.Y. Helpless in strong winds a Standard Oil owned bar...

Musical automaton picture clock by Xavier Tharin, c. 1860 Paris, hand-colored lithographed scene depicting a Mediterranean harbor scene with abbey, fountain, viaduct and watchtower ...

Sophisticated hairstyle with rows of pearls intertwined in her hair, her loose locks fly in the wind and bring movement to the whole sculpture. The wide-open eyes with hollowed-out p...

The front legs contain a carving of two wind god heads with an acanthus bib scroll leg. There are two hidden wood supports that can be pullout / pull-out in order to keep up the door.

To the right is the Fiery Ascension of Elijah with his dynamic winged horses on a background of finely hand chased flames with stylized wind gusts. The Prophet holds the reigns in hi...

Each figure is shown supported by a gust of wind issuing forth from a mask. The masks are set on cylindrical plinths, which feature cherub decorations in relief.

Keyless manual 15 jewels wind movement, champagne dial with black painted Arabic numerals, outer five minute divisions, subsidiary seconds at 6, black enamelled case borders with sna...

Turn of the century Chinese carved mahogany mantle clock, circa 1900, an Art Nouveau to Art Deco transitional style with a period wind-up mechanical clock, featuring an Immortal figu...

., New York". There is a key wind movement and a French bell. The back of the movement is stamped "A.Brocot & Delettrez - Paris".

Hand carved detail with glass windows, and a wind-up clock in the tower. The surface has aged naturally with a lovely, crackled effect.

There, a three-masted frigate sails away from us, giving us a slight glimpse of her ornate stern gallery with her sails full in the strong wind. Behind that, a large schooner sails i...

The last one depicts a lovely arrangement of autumn seeded grasses and flowers swaying in the wind. The four landscapes are apparently united by the seasonal scheme of autumn and win...

A particularly detailed volcano spewing smoke is shown in profile to the North of this island. Prevailing winds are marked with arrows. Originates from 'Geschichte der See-Reisen und...

**Geographic Detail:** Bonne's map incorporates a wealth of geographical information, noting undersea dangers, winds, ocean currents, cities, rivers, mountains, and lakes.

The women's hair flows across the brooch as if blown by the wind intertwining the three maidens in a spectacular Art Nouveau motif.

You can see it displayed in their period catalogue (see image of catalogue page) and described as "suitable for all kinds of buildings and made as to indicate correctly the direction...

The clock face is signed by Mermod Jaccard & Co. The clock is key wind with bell chimes. Although the clock is in running order and all essential parts are present, it may require a ...

Case#179832 This watch features... 17 jewels 16 size (meaning the watch mechanism measures 1.7" in diameter) Adjusted to 3 positions Model 974 Stem wind and stem set White gold-fille...

Rackham was a book illustrator who illustrated editions of 'The Ingoldsby Legends', 'The Wind in the Willows', 'Grimm's Fairy Tales', and 'Gulliver's Travels', as well as contributin...

Mercury is standing on a gust of wind blown by Zephyrus and holds an ormolu caduceus.

The fire brigade's difficulties were further exacerbated by wind, combined with the concentrated area of the attack.

. & is a perfect accent for a mountain lodge, cabin &/or man’s den. The clock has a key wind movement, pendulum & key. It will require a cleaning & service to keep time & is sold “as...

The upper map shows the distribution of the currents of air and variable winds over the world. The lower meteorological map shows the distribution of the rain over the world.

The route of Admiral Anson is traced (1740) and the trade winds are indicated by arrows. Australia, still named New Holland (the new name would be introduced in 1829), is part of the...

It shows a cricket batter as he winds up and takes a swing, as well as players in other stances traditionally seen in the game of cricket, shown in progression around the chalice of ...

We do not have the key to wind it, however it does still ring, we can send you a video of the mechanism working from the backside.

Embellished with engine turned guilloche topped by green-blue glass enamels. The Watch Winds and Sets By Turning The Bale. Fitted on top with a swivel movable ring to wear in a chain.

Complimenting this key wind clock with bell chime movement centerpiece is a pair of flamboyant multi armed candelabra.

The engravings also demonstrate qualities that would later characterize his paintings: • Strong compositional structure • Psychological realism • Careful observation of gesture • ...

A pair of attendants stand in front of them, robes billowing in the wind, or from the roar of the lions. They are dressed as Ming Dynasty officials, wearing heavy robes and boots, wi...

The sun is pounding down, the wind is mild, and the rivers and ponds are piercing blue.

The bark has every stitch of canvas set to catch any whisper of wind in the calm inner harbor. A Portland "Black Stack" tug, with a crewman ready at the bow holding a heaving line, ...

He stands in a proud and upright pose, holding aloft a red banner that flutters to the side, its frayed ends suggesting it has seen the test of wind and battle. The banner is affixed...

The white enamel clock face is decorated with floral garlands & has Arabic numerals. The clock has a key wind movement & bell chime. The artist, E. Villanis' signature is inscribed i...

The clock come with a key to wind it up. In the back, there is a round glass brass bordered lid to access the clock machinery.

The engravings also demonstrate qualities that would later characterize his paintings: • Strong compositional structure • Psychological realism • Careful observation of gesture • ...

It was this series, specifically The Great Wave off Kanagawa and Fine Wind, Clear Morning, that secured his fame both in Japan and overseas.

The graceful gestures, luminous flesh tones, and wind-swept draperies further reflect the master's distinctive style.

French to English Translations: Barometer: Tempete: Storm, G de Pluie: G of Rain (Goutte: Drop), Pluie ou Vent: Rain or Wind, Variable: Variable, Beau Temps: Nice Weather, Beau Fixe:...

As well as coming with a key to wind it. Imagine navigating your day with your smart phone and a watch that is 180 years old.

. - **Propagation:** Seed dispersal occurs through the wind, and the plant can also reproduce vegetatively through leaf cuttings.

It should be noted that the subject matter of this box is extremely rare and also shows that instruments were used to test wind speed and direction in the early 18th century.  

No doubt he put in the required hours to familiarize himself with his subject, which changed with the tide, wind and weather. He painted as quickly as possible and felt it was cruci...

The elegant Princess of Wales is depicted skating, with feathers in her hat, and wearing a fur-trimmed coat and muff as the wind catches her three-quarter length skirt. Each stamped ...

It is the "late autumn in the highlands" where you can feel the taste of autumn, and it is a work in which the trees and flowers that sway in the wind shine well. «Kawagoedado» ...

A symbol of the union of the two nations, the coats of arms are flanked by greyhound supports holding up cornucopias representing prosperity. A Greek god of wind is depicted above th...

Born during the turn of the century in the archipelago of Orkney off of the northern coast of Scotland, this canopy chair features a tall hooded handwoven strack back, designed to pr...

An exceptional architectural high relief hand carved stone band of running scroll decoration frieze panel, with beautiful scrollwork, representing wind or water, and mythological cre...

Measure out your plot with this delightful antique surveyor's compass Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Brass case shows appealing golden tones, with an attractive...

Miller is in full sail with sailors active on her deck, with her brightly colored name pennant snapping in the wind alongside the American flag and company flag.

The scene is detailed and idealistic, with all ships floating calmly at anchor or with crews going about their business under warm afternoon light. There is enough wind to carry smok...

Overseeing them are two soldiers and a lone gentleman, holding his hat as the winds whip at his overcoat. Perhaps this the owner the ship or his agent, overseeing the salvage.

Beautiful artwork representing the figure of a Samurai playing a flute in a natural place, with grass on the wind. The work is very delicate for its colors and its strokes and cames ...

The circle of the horizon, on the other hand, details the amplitude, the direction of the winds, the days and months of the year and the names and symbols of the zodiac.

The tour-de-force embroidered tapestry showcases a dramatic pictorial in which Tekkai Sennin intertwines with a slithering dragon in the air and releases swirl spirit wind from his b...

In this weaving, these threads become voices: red pulses like a heartbeat, teal whispers like wind across sandstone, and golden tones flicker like distant firelight.

The race started with a fine breeze at west, and in running down off the wind to the eastern mark boat, the Grand Turk headed her opponent, but on hauling their wind to fetch the sou...

The engravings also demonstrate qualities that would later characterize his paintings: • Strong compositional structure • Psychological realism • Careful observation of gesture • ...

The earthquake, which is said to have lasted up to ten mintues, caused a tsunami, a rotational wind burst with a burning core called a "fire whirl," and extensive firestorms, which q...

One of his works, 'The Wind', was included in the estate sale held by Sotheby's in 1988, and Warhol also had several of his other works.