Antique Winder

The foreground vessel, with its sails catching the wind, is rendered in darker, more defined lines, while the ships in the background dissolve into a hazy atmosphere.

The composition depicts two winged heads — personifications of the West Wind — whose flowing hair expands into an enveloping network of rhythmic curves.

The women are styled in typical Art Nouveau fashion - their light hair tied in soft waves, very figure-hugging, in light blue dresses that flutter wonderfully in the wind. They stand...

A goggled chauffeur grips the wheel, dressed in heavy driving gear typical of the period, while his passenger braces against the wind. Ahead, pedestrians, carriages, and monuments su...

The watch features a manual wind movement, in full working order. Adjustable bracelet length ensures a refined fit on the wrist.

One seed pearl missing from fob. Mechanical movement winds, sets, and runs. Overall condition consistent with authentic antique piece showing honest wear from period use.

She fashions a lyre-like instrument from a fresh green branch, her own flowing hair forming its strings, evoking the poetic ideal of the Aeolian harp—an instrument played not by huma...

In the foreground, choppy water rolls toward the viewer in textured, layered brushstrokes that capture the restless energy of wind-driven waves. A small sailing vessel with deep redd...

The Saucer: Features a sweeping landscape with large, wind-swept trees, distant architectural ruins, and birds in flight against a pale blue sky.

Victorian mahogany 2 leaf extending dining table This table stands upon rather unusual ring turned and carved legs Circa 1860 We have plenty matching Victorian dining tables availabl...

The watch has just been serviced by our team and comes with a key so you can wind it. In fact it keeps dependable time and if you wanted to navigate your complicated life with this 1...

A wonderfully animated oil on canvas depicting jockeys in full flight, the horses thundering forward with such momentum that one almost feels the rush of wind across the track. The s...

The surrounding seas are animated with sailing vessels and elegant calligraphic wind patterns, adding movement and refinement to the composition.

We are confronted with a sensational storm scene in which the ships and the boat are now at the mercy of the wind and especially the sea; the effects of light create a visual drama i...

These cakes were believed to have the power to expel the ill winds associated with seasonal change. While most manju netsuke were made of ivory, examples in iron or wood—either plain...

These cakes were believed to have the power to expel the ill winds associated with seasonal change. While most manju netsuke were made of ivory, examples in iron or wood—either plain...

The dominant feature of the work are the trees in the left foreground, and it is immediately obvious they are subjected to strong winds on a constant basis. The rolling landscape in...

The plan depicts the fortified city in remarkable detail, with its distinctive star-shaped bastions, defensive walls, and surrounding waterways clearly delineated. The River Leine wi...

The first plate features musicians and performers, including figures playing traditional instruments such as drums, stringed instruments, and wind instruments, rendered in vivid, har...

A bronze tabletop sculpture, two girls with the loose tunic in the wind hugging each other - Persephone the Goddess of Protection embraces the smallest girl in an act of protection.

The peridot is held at the centre of a platinum ellipsis, through which foliate tendrils wind. The foliate motif is in yellow gold, and set with seed pearls, creating the buds of flo...

It houses its original Swiss-made 15-jewels manual-wind movement, which remains in impeccable working condition.

A cohesive and visually impressive suite of panoramic river views depicting the Thames as it winds through historic London. Each work presents a carefully articulated prospect along ...

The perizonium, tied at the right hip, is treated with elegant, gently wind-swept folds that introduce a measured sense of movement without disturbing the figure’s overall composure.

The back cover opens to reveal a gilt metal cover which is signed Breguet, numbered and written in French how to wind the watch and wind the musical barrel with the Breguet style key.

Represented in dynamic movement, one playing a violin and the other a wind instrument, the figures display richly carved flowing drapery, lively anatomical modeling, and highly decor...

Handmade in the late 19th century, it showcases the mastery of two artisans: a skilled watchmaker crafted the manual wind movement, which remains in excellent working order, keeping ...

This refined composition depicts a solitary scholar seated beneath a wind-swept pine, rendered with calligraphic brush lines and restrained washes of green, brown, and pale blue.

The lantern consists of three parts: a base with a masterfully crafted dragon that winds its way upwards around the base – an exceptionally high-quality piece of work; the middle sec...

Antique Marine Etching Fishing Boat at Sea - Nelson Dawson, British - ca.1910 Description: This evocative marine etching depicts a small sailing fishing boat riding over rolling wav...

By the mid-to-late 19th century, skilled sailors began incorporating trapunto quilting techniques, stuffing extra wool or cotton beneath the stitches of the sails to create a magnifi...

With an integral bail, a collar with jump ring to the center of the key, and a steel winder set in the tip of the key. Perfect as a charm for a bracelet or a pendant for a necklace.

The North Wind face is said to be seen whispering from the back of chairs as it blows wooden tendrils of wind from its mouth.

Highly detailed with cherubs at the top and the Gods of the winds on either side

In contrast to the calm radiance of the sky, the lake appears more dynamic, animated by wind and shifting currents. This interplay between the tranquil sky and the lively water gives...

Entitled "Marching Soldiers," it depicts two marching soldiers, their legs apart, wearing the distinctive helmet of a World War II infantry regiment, a rifle resting on their back, a...

This 1846 original lithographic engraving after Théodore Du Moncel depicts an ancient Byzantine church near the Tower of the Winds in Athens. Issued as part of the illustrated public...

The twisted tree in the foreground, caught in a gust of wind, adds a dynamic element, leading the viewer’s eye towards the distant farmhouses and rugged hills.

She stands proudly with her dress billowing in the wind and open wings swelling with air. Wonderful and rich patination throughout.

Unique and precious sculpture in carved white marble, likely depicting Aeolus, the god of the wind. The sculpture originated as a fountain mask, as evidenced by the opening in the mo...

This is one of six lithographs which were used as illustrations for "The Wind Bloweth, a novel by the Irish writer Donn Byrne; a First Edition in Dust Jacket is offered with the print.

The face is rendered with immediacy and presence, while the hair—slightly animated as if moved by the wind—gives the portrait an expressive and dynamic character.

The scene is rendered with exquisite brushwork, the artist capturing the bull's thick fur swaying in the wind. Unsigned. On canvas on stretchers.

The lower image depicts another junk in fuller motion, its distinctive battened sails raised and catching the wind. The sails, reinforced with horizontal battens, represent one of th...

Examples include vines climbing up the stem of a vase, berry branches encircling the neck, or a wind-swept tree embedded along the side, among many other variations.

This anthology offers almost two hundred of the classic fables originating from Aesop, including "The Fox and the Stork," "The Old Hound," "The Wolf and the Lamb," and "The Wind and ...

Areas such as Worsley, Eccles, and Prestwich appear as smaller settlements within agricultural land, while the River Mersey winds through the southern part of the map near Didsbury a...

Stations, junctions, and railway corridors spread outward from central London, revealing the intricate web of transport infrastructure that supported the growth of the Victorian metr...

The inner case is plain with holes for the key to wind the watch up and to set the hands. The cases are all numbered.

These stones are not carved or altered by human hands, but rather shaped by natural forces like wind and water over long periods. These stones were particularly popular among scholar...

Produced by Rigobert Bonne, it emphasizes oceans, wind systems, and latitudinal zones over decorative elements.

The scene is orchestrated from a low shoreline vantage, where boats are drawn up at the water’s edge and nautical debris and vegetation are described with miniature precision, establ...

Beyond the pyramids the Nile River winds through the landscape toward a distant settlement.

The Danube River (Danubius) winds prominently across the map, marking the northern defensive boundary of Roman civilization.

Plate I – Lower scenes The Four Winds and Cosmic Signs A sequence of smaller scenes showing angels restraining the winds and cataclysmic events in nature.

Müller-Gossen masterfully captures the interplay of wind, water, and light — the spray of the waves, the strained sails, and the glimmer of daylight breaking through heavy clouds.

The composition leads the eye from the foaming, fast-moving water in the foreground into misty distance, with wind-shaped trees clinging to the cliffs. The palette leans earthy and a...