Antique Winder

What makes it special is the decoration and the spectacular snakes that wind upwards in S-curves. It's a real eye-catcher!

The beauty hides in the depth of the valley (Orchid); The noble lives among the white snow (Plum Blossom); Standing upright and green in the Spring Rains (Bamboo); Sillage of the fra...

Cylindrical trunks were typically strapped to the roof of a coach, and the rounded shape reduced wind resistance and the risk of damage from low branches or debris.

Excelsior (New York Standard Watch Co.) manual wind movement, nickel damaskeened plates, model AJ, 0-size configuration, expansion balance, signed Band: Gold-tone articulated expans...

Hands: Original, blue steel "spades" Movement: Key-wind, key-set mechanical movement; gilt plates; engraved balance cock; blued screws; script engraved “P.S.

The dust beneath the hind hooves, the epaulettes, and the mane of the helmet (model 1872/74) blowing in the wind all contribute to the impression of movement.

The sky is built with broad strokes and diagonal brushwork, evoking wind‑driven clouds and giving the entire composition a sense of movement.

On the table stands a reel winder with a gilded base, a domestic object recurring in Longhi's repertoire.

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...

Between the 1904 and 1905, Dunhill introduced their ‘Windshield Pipe’, to help drivers combat the effect of wind and travel on their ability to smoke. This marked both the end of the...

At the center, a finely composed marquetry medallion depicts a musical trophy, including a violin, wind instruments, flowers, and an open music score.

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...

The composition captures a rugged stretch of the Weber River as it winds through steep rock formations, with a group of mounted figures traversing the rocky foreground, emphasizing b...

A seated figure appears nearby, partially obscured by the terrain, introducing a subtle human presence that reinforces the theme of rural labor and quiet coexistence with nature. A ...

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

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

In the right middle distance, an American flag catches the wind. Above it all, the sky is a swirling, luminous field of blue-gray and pale aquamarine, bright enough to suggest the st...

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 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 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...

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 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 present work belongs to Ricci's circle, from which it draws its characteristic compositional elements: the scenographic construction through receding planes, the ruined tower cro...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

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...

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.

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...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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.

Powered by a precise manual wind movement, it combines beauty with craftsmanship.

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 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.

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...

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...

A rare, desirable, tinplate wind-up motorcycle by the renowned German manufacturer, Tipp & Co or TippCo.

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.

Discover a Columbia Grafonola Antique Phonograph—1907–1923 internal horn elegance in mahogany, spring-wind charm, and historical craftsmanship. The scores that keep the crank in ...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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

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.

Dimensions – • Pendant Diameter: 1.6 cm • Chain Length: 56 cm • Weight: 20.83 g Specifications – • Metal: Platinum • Enamel: Sky-blue guilloché with gold decoration • Dial: White en...

Having the original music elements to the bases with a wind up mechanism with a winding key, both playing different tunes, both music boxes have been fully serviced and are in perfec...