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Jacques Adnet Rare Leather and Bronze Horseshoe Wall Clock, France, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
by brass hanging ring with hands and numbers in bronze which evoke farrier nails. Comes with wind up
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Brass

Vintage Jacques Adnet Rare Leather and Bronze Horseshoe Wall Clock, France, 1950s
Jacques Adnet Rare Leather and Bronze Horseshoe Wall Clock, France, 1950s

Jacques Adnet Rare Leather and Bronze Horseshoe Wall Clock, France, 1950s

H 12 in W 12 in D 3 in
Midcentury Walnut Arthur Umanoff Meridian Pendulum Wall Clock for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Jose, CA
pendulum. Includes the original clock hands and keeps time with a wind up key.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Midcentury Walnut Arthur Umanoff Meridian Pendulum Wall Clock for Howard Miller
Midcentury Walnut Arthur Umanoff Meridian Pendulum Wall Clock for Howard Miller

Midcentury Walnut Arthur Umanoff Meridian Pendulum Wall Clock for Howard Miller

H 36.38 in W 17 in D 4.13 in
Vintage Arthur Umanoff “Meridian” Clock for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
piece circa 1970. Includes original wind up key.  
Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Arthur Umanoff “Meridian” Clock for Howard Miller
Vintage Arthur Umanoff “Meridian” Clock for Howard Miller

Vintage Arthur Umanoff “Meridian” Clock for Howard Miller

H 36.5 in W 17 in D 4 in
Vintage Pre-War Wind-Up Toy "Boy on Motorcycle Delivery Truck" by Marx
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
the attached wind-up key a few times and placing the toy on the ground, the motorcycle and driver move
Category

1930s Folk Art Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Tin

Vintage Pre-War Wind-Up Toy "Boy on Motorcycle Delivery Truck" by Marx
Vintage Pre-War Wind-Up Toy "Boy on Motorcycle Delivery Truck" by Marx

Vintage Pre-War Wind-Up Toy "Boy on Motorcycle Delivery Truck" by Marx

H 5.75 in W 5.38 in D 9.88 in
Vintage Tin Wind Up Toy by Lindstrom, "Dancing Katinka" American, Circa 1930
By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
operate, just turn clockwise the attached clockwork wind up key on the back of the girl and the she
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Tin

Vintage Tin Wind Up Toy by Lindstrom, "Dancing Katinka" American, Circa 1930
Vintage Tin Wind Up Toy by Lindstrom, "Dancing Katinka" American, Circa 1930

Vintage Tin Wind Up Toy by Lindstrom, "Dancing Katinka" American, Circa 1930

H 8 in W 3 in D 3 in
Thorens Swiss AD 30 Upright Music Box with Ten Discs, circa 1970
Located in Evergreen, CO
feet at the bottom. Easy to use, the musical mechanism consists of a 30 tooth comb, a wind up key, and
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Thorens Swiss AD 30 Upright Music Box with Ten Discs, circa 1970
Thorens Swiss AD 30 Upright Music Box with Ten Discs, circa 1970

Thorens Swiss AD 30 Upright Music Box with Ten Discs, circa 1970

H 9.25 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Clock Man, Wind-Up Clock with Key, Spelter, Hand-Painted
Located in Verviers, BE
Clock Man - Wind-up clock with key - Spelter, hand-painted We prefer to sell our items in
Category

1930s French Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Spelter

Vintage Clock Man, Wind-Up Clock with Key, Spelter, Hand-Painted
Clock Man, Wind-Up Clock with Key, Spelter, Hand-Painted

Clock Man, Wind-Up Clock with Key, Spelter, Hand-Painted

H 16.15 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Vintage Toy by Lindstrom Dancing Dutch Boy Playing Accordion American Circa 1930
By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
; just wind up the attached wind up key on the back of the boy and the he dances around in a circular
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Tin

Vintage Toy by Lindstrom Dancing Dutch Boy Playing Accordion American Circa 1930
Vintage Toy by Lindstrom Dancing Dutch Boy Playing Accordion American Circa 1930

Vintage Toy by Lindstrom Dancing Dutch Boy Playing Accordion American Circa 1930

H 8 in W 3.25 in D 3.75 in
Vintage Wind-Up Toy, Circa 1950 "Smiling Boy Polishing Boots" Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
. To operate: hold the toy in the left hand with thumb on chest and then; wind up attached original key
Category

1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Composition, Tin

Vintage Wind-Up Toy, Circa 1950 "Smiling Boy Polishing Boots" Rare
Vintage Wind-Up Toy, Circa 1950 "Smiling Boy Polishing Boots" Rare

Vintage Wind-Up Toy, Circa 1950 "Smiling Boy Polishing Boots" Rare

H 7 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Tin Wind Up Toy by Louis Marx Toy Co. "Motorcycle Cop" American, C.1938
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
black clockwork key, siren cage, and running board. One rubber wheel and one wood wheel (as it should be
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Tin

Vintage Tin Wind Up Toy by Louis Marx Toy Co. "Motorcycle Cop" American, C.1938
Vintage Tin Wind Up Toy by Louis Marx Toy Co. "Motorcycle Cop" American, C.1938

Vintage Tin Wind Up Toy by Louis Marx Toy Co. "Motorcycle Cop" American, C.1938

H 6 in W 3 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Wind Up Tin Toy "Monkey Riding A Horse" by Haji Co., Japan, Circa 1958
Located in Incline Village, NV
wind up the attached key on the right side of the horse; place on the floor and watch the "child like
Category

1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Tin

Vintage Wind Up Tin Toy "Monkey Riding A Horse" by Haji Co., Japan, Circa 1958
Vintage Wind Up Tin Toy "Monkey Riding A Horse" by Haji Co., Japan, Circa 1958

Vintage Wind Up Tin Toy "Monkey Riding A Horse" by Haji Co., Japan, Circa 1958

H 5.5 in W 2.25 in D 6 in
"Drummer Boy" Tin-wind-up Toy by Louis Marx, New York City, circa 1940's
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
America at that time. The operation is simple and it works great; simply wind-up the attached key; release
Category

1940s American Folk Art Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Tin

"Drummer Boy" Tin-wind-up Toy by Louis Marx, New York City, circa 1940's
"Drummer Boy" Tin-wind-up Toy by Louis Marx, New York City, circa 1940's

"Drummer Boy" Tin-wind-up Toy by Louis Marx, New York City, circa 1940's

H 9 in W 3.13 in D 3.5 in
Vintage American Wind Up Tin Toy "Milton Berle" Crazy Car by Marx Toy Co C.1952
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
car (see image). To operate (see attached video with the listing): *wind up the attached clockwork
Category

1950s American Folk Art Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Tin

Vintage American Wind Up Tin Toy "Milton Berle" Crazy Car by Marx Toy Co C.1952
Vintage American Wind Up Tin Toy "Milton Berle" Crazy Car by Marx Toy Co C.1952

Vintage American Wind Up Tin Toy "Milton Berle" Crazy Car by Marx Toy Co C.1952

H 6 in W 4 in D 5.5 in
"Boy Riding An Alligator" Vintage Wind-Up Toy by J. Chein Co., N.J., Circa 1935
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
has hardly been played with. To operate: wind up the attached clockwork key; place the toy on the
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Tin

"Boy Riding An Alligator" Vintage Wind-Up Toy by J. Chein Co., N.J., Circa 1935
"Boy Riding An Alligator" Vintage Wind-Up Toy by J. Chein Co., N.J., Circa 1935

"Boy Riding An Alligator" Vintage Wind-Up Toy by J. Chein Co., N.J., Circa 1935

H 3.5 in W 3.25 in D 15 in
Vintage "Siren Fire Chief" Car by The Marx Toy Company, New York, Circa 1930
By Marx Toy Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
" and "Siren Fire Chief". To operate: wind up the clockwork key attached to the side and place on the
Category

1930s Folk Art Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Metal

Vintage "Siren Fire Chief" Car by The Marx Toy Company, New York, Circa 1930
Vintage "Siren Fire Chief" Car by The Marx Toy Company, New York, Circa 1930

Vintage "Siren Fire Chief" Car by The Marx Toy Company, New York, Circa 1930

H 5 in W 14.5 in D 6 in
Vintage "Barnacle Bill" Tin Windup Toy by The Chein Company, N.Y.C Circa 1930's
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
written "Barnacle Bill" in black lettering. To operate: *wind up the attached clockwork key and place on
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Tin

Vintage "Barnacle Bill" Tin Windup Toy by The Chein Company, N.Y.C Circa 1930's
Vintage "Barnacle Bill" Tin Windup Toy by The Chein Company, N.Y.C Circa 1930's

Vintage "Barnacle Bill" Tin Windup Toy by The Chein Company, N.Y.C Circa 1930's

H 6.63 in W 2.75 in D 2.25 in
"George The Drummer Boy" Tin windup Toy by Louis Marx, New York City. Circa 1930
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
works great; simply wind-up the attached key; release, and "George, The Drummer Boy" raises and lowers
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Tin

"George The Drummer Boy" Tin windup Toy by Louis Marx, New York City. Circa 1930
"George The Drummer Boy" Tin windup Toy by Louis Marx, New York City. Circa 1930

"George The Drummer Boy" Tin windup Toy by Louis Marx, New York City. Circa 1930

H 9 in W 3.75 in D 4 in
"Joe Penner" Vintage Clockwork Windup Toy by Louis Marx Co American Circa 1930's
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fabulous American vintage all tin wind-up toy with attached key and clockwork mechanism, whereby
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Tin

"Joe Penner" Vintage Clockwork Windup Toy by Louis Marx Co American Circa 1930's
"Joe Penner" Vintage Clockwork Windup Toy by Louis Marx Co American Circa 1930's

"Joe Penner" Vintage Clockwork Windup Toy by Louis Marx Co American Circa 1930's

H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.75 in
Vintage Wind-Up Tin Toy Motorcycle with Co-Driver and Key
Located in Schagen, NL
Vintage Wind-up Tin Toy Motorcycle with Co-driver and key. The piece comes from ca. the 1950s and
Category

1950s Industrial Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Tin

Vintage Wind-Up Tin Toy Motorcycle with Co-Driver and Key
Vintage Wind-Up Tin Toy Motorcycle with Co-Driver and Key

Vintage Wind-Up Tin Toy Motorcycle with Co-Driver and Key

H 5.12 in W 4.73 in D 7.09 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass Sunburst Clock
By Welby Clock Co.
Located in San Jose, CA
original wind up key.
Category

1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Sunburst Clock
Mid-Century Modern Brass Sunburst Clock

Mid-Century Modern Brass Sunburst Clock

H 2 in Dm 28.5 in
Vintage Toy Wind-Up Dump Truck by The Marx Toy Company, N.Y. American Circa 1930
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
. The attached wind up key when wound with the truck placed on the floor activates the clockwork
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Tin

Vintage Toy Wind-Up Dump Truck by The Marx Toy Company, N.Y. American Circa 1930
Vintage Toy Wind-Up Dump Truck by The Marx Toy Company, N.Y. American Circa 1930

Vintage Toy Wind-Up Dump Truck by The Marx Toy Company, N.Y. American Circa 1930

H 4 in W 5 in D 11 in
Vintage Mechanical Hand-Painted Wind-Up Duck on Bike
Located in North Hollywood, CA
wind-up toy is made of beautify printed tin. Use the key to wind up the colorfully dressed happy duck
Category

Late 20th Century American Craftsman Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mechanical Hand-Painted Wind-Up Duck on Bike
Vintage Mechanical Hand-Painted Wind-Up Duck on Bike

Vintage Mechanical Hand-Painted Wind-Up Duck on Bike

H 4.5 in W 4.5 in L 4.5 in
"Komikal Kop" Tin Wind-Up Toy by Louis Marx Co., circa 1930
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
movie with the listing). Simply wind up the fixed clockwork key in place a few times (do not over-wind
Category

1930s Folk Art Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Tin

"Komikal Kop" Tin Wind-Up Toy by Louis Marx Co., circa 1930
"Komikal Kop" Tin Wind-Up Toy by Louis Marx Co., circa 1930

"Komikal Kop" Tin Wind-Up Toy by Louis Marx Co., circa 1930

H 6.5 in W 3 in D 8 in
Mid-Century Walnut Starburst Clock
Located in San Jose, CA
wind-up mechanism and key.  
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Starburst Clock
Mid-Century Walnut Starburst Clock

Mid-Century Walnut Starburst Clock

H 2 in Dm 31 in
George Nelson Sunflower Clock
Located in Palm Springs, CA
plug or 8-day wind movement. This clock is the wind-up model (key shown).
Category

1950s American Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Sunflower Clock
George Nelson Sunflower Clock

George Nelson Sunflower Clock

Dm 30 in
Onyx and Ormolu Bronze Three-Piece Garniture Set, Clock, Candelabras, Pair
Located in West Hartford, CT
intricate ormolu designs to the sides. The clock has a white enamel dial and key wind up, although there is
Category

1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Alabaster, Ormolu

Onyx and Ormolu Bronze Three-Piece Garniture Set, Clock, Candelabras, Pair
Onyx and Ormolu Bronze Three-Piece Garniture Set, Clock, Candelabras, Pair

Onyx and Ormolu Bronze Three-Piece Garniture Set, Clock, Candelabras, Pair

H 18 in W 10 in D 5 in
Onyx and Ormolu Bronze Three-Piece Garniture Set, Clock, Candelabras, Pair
Located in West Hartford, CT
intricate ormolu designs to the sides. The clock has a white enamel dial and key wind up, although there is
Category

1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Alabaster, Ormolu

Onyx and Ormolu Bronze Three-Piece Garniture Set, Clock, Candelabras, Pair
Onyx and Ormolu Bronze Three-Piece Garniture Set, Clock, Candelabras, Pair

Onyx and Ormolu Bronze Three-Piece Garniture Set, Clock, Candelabras, Pair

H 18 in W 10 in D 5 in
"Walking Popeye" With Parrots Vintage Windup Toy by Marx Toy Co.
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
comic strip. To operate: wind up the attached clockwork key several times, place the toy on a flat
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Tin

"Walking Popeye" With Parrots Vintage Windup Toy by Marx Toy Co.
"Walking Popeye" With Parrots Vintage Windup Toy by Marx Toy Co.

"Walking Popeye" With Parrots Vintage Windup Toy by Marx Toy Co.

H 8.5 in W 2.75 in D 3 in
British Army Signals Clock, circa 1955
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in London, GB
English clock makers Smiths, it has an eight-day wind up mechanism with winding key attached and stored
Category

1950s British Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Enamel

British Army Signals Clock, circa 1955
British Army Signals Clock, circa 1955

British Army Signals Clock, circa 1955

H 11.38 in W 11.38 in D 4.38 in
British Army Signals Clock
Located in London, GB
eight-day wind up mechanism with winding key attached and stored internally next to the clock face
Category

Mid-20th Century British Vintage Wind Up Keys

British Army Signals Clock
British Army Signals Clock

British Army Signals Clock

H 11.38 in W 11.38 in D 4.38 in
British Army 264 'SAS' Signals Squadron Military Clock, circa 1955
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in London, GB
makers Smiths, it has an eight-day wind up mechanism with winding key attached and stored internally next
Category

1950s British Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

British Army 264 'SAS' Signals Squadron Military Clock, circa 1955
British Army 264 'SAS' Signals Squadron Military Clock, circa 1955

British Army 264 'SAS' Signals Squadron Military Clock, circa 1955

H 11.38 in W 11.38 in D 4.38 in
Vintage Arthur Umanoff Pendulum Clock for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in San Jose, CA
walnut case with rare orange backing and is in good working condition. Includes original wind up key.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Arthur Umanoff Pendulum Clock for Howard Miller
Vintage Arthur Umanoff Pendulum Clock for Howard Miller

Vintage Arthur Umanoff Pendulum Clock for Howard Miller

H 36.5 in W 17 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Modern Carved Cork Wall Clock Art
Located in Redding, CT
includes a wind up key. Not currently in working condition. More decorative than functional. This item is
Category

1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Carved Cork Wall Clock Art
Mid-Century Modern Carved Cork Wall Clock Art

Mid-Century Modern Carved Cork Wall Clock Art

H 15 in W 38 in D 1.5 in
Louis Armstrong 'Satchmo' Wind Up Toy, American, circa 1950's
By Nomura Toy Industrial Co. Ltd.
Located in Incline Village, NV
,while a simulated sound of a trumpet is created with a working bellows. Wind it up by the attached key
Category

1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Tin

Louis Armstrong 'Satchmo' Wind Up Toy, American, circa 1950's
Louis Armstrong 'Satchmo' Wind Up Toy, American, circa 1950's

Louis Armstrong 'Satchmo' Wind Up Toy, American, circa 1950's

H 10.75 in W 3 in D 5 in
"Clown Playing Violin" Toy Japanese Wind-Up, Circa 1950's
Located in Incline Village, NV
maker's mark is on the violin. To operate: wind up the attached key wind in back of the clown; place
Category

1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Tin

"Clown Playing Violin" Toy Japanese Wind-Up, Circa 1950's
"Clown Playing Violin" Toy Japanese Wind-Up, Circa 1950's

"Clown Playing Violin" Toy Japanese Wind-Up, Circa 1950's

H 9 in W 2 in D 3.25 in
Japanese Wind up Toy Dog, by Nomura, Japan, circa 1960
By Nomura Toy Industrial Co. Ltd.
Located in Incline Village, NV
tongue. It is completely original and in near mint condition and works great. After winding up the key
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Tin

Japanese Wind up Toy Dog, by Nomura, Japan, circa 1960
Japanese Wind up Toy Dog, by Nomura, Japan, circa 1960

Japanese Wind up Toy Dog, by Nomura, Japan, circa 1960

H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 5.75 in
"Santa Claus Cycle" Wind Up Toy with Original Box, Japan, circa 1955
Located in Incline Village, NV
this toy, this example is near mint and operates perfectly. Wind up the attached key on the side and
Category

1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Tin

"Santa Claus Cycle" Wind Up Toy with Original Box, Japan, circa 1955
"Santa Claus Cycle" Wind Up Toy with Original Box, Japan, circa 1955

"Santa Claus Cycle" Wind Up Toy with Original Box, Japan, circa 1955

H 5.75 in W 2.5 in D 3.63 in
CIJ Tin Litho Clockwork Renault Fregate, Rare
By Jic
Located in Peekskill, NY
chrome-plated bullet shaped hubs. One hub is missing as well as the wind up key. For questions or net
Category

1950s French Industrial Vintage Wind Up Keys

CIJ Tin Litho Clockwork Renault Fregate, Rare
CIJ Tin Litho Clockwork Renault Fregate, Rare

CIJ Tin Litho Clockwork Renault Fregate, Rare

H 4.5 in W 12.5 in D 4.4 in
Walt Disney Enterprises "Pinocchio" Wind-Up Toy by Marx Toy Co., N.Y. Dated 1939
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
collection. To operate: wind up the attached clockwork key several times and place on a flat surface
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Tin

Walt Disney Enterprises "Pinocchio" Wind-Up Toy by Marx Toy Co., N.Y. Dated 1939
Walt Disney Enterprises "Pinocchio" Wind-Up Toy by Marx Toy Co., N.Y. Dated 1939

Walt Disney Enterprises "Pinocchio" Wind-Up Toy by Marx Toy Co., N.Y. Dated 1939

H 8.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
1950s Wall Clock with Églomisé
Located in Astoria, NY
carved drop frame. The clock winds up with key. In good condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Glass, Wood

1950s Wall Clock with Églomisé
1950s Wall Clock with Églomisé

1950s Wall Clock with Églomisé

H 34 in W 20 in D 4 in
Huge Rare Mid-Century Modern Guitar Pick Wall Clock
Located in Redding, CT
numeral digits in an off white. 1960's pop orange Lucite curved overlay. Key wind up movement . We have
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Metal

Huge Rare Mid-Century Modern Guitar Pick Wall Clock
Huge Rare Mid-Century Modern Guitar Pick Wall Clock

Huge Rare Mid-Century Modern Guitar Pick Wall Clock

H 32.5 in W 22 in D 2 in
RARE Hermes Keychain music box Golden Metal
By Hermès
Located in FR
Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermes Keychain Also acts as a music box ! Wind-up the mecanic key
Category

20th Century Swiss Vintage Wind Up Keys

RARE Hermes Keychain music box Golden Metal
RARE Hermes Keychain music box Golden Metal

RARE Hermes Keychain music box Golden Metal

L 4.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Fireplace Vintage Clock 1948 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
are made of brass. To wind up the clock the original key is available. On the backside there are two
Category

1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wind Up Keys

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Fireplace Vintage Clock 1948 Austria
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Fireplace Vintage Clock 1948 Austria

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Fireplace Vintage Clock 1948 Austria

H 7.68 in W 10.63 in D 3.03 in
Triangle Lacquered Wood Junghans Wall Clock, Midcentury around 1960, Germany
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Andernach, DE
the front). To wind up the movement, the original key comes with it.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Wood

Triangle Lacquered Wood Junghans Wall Clock, Midcentury around 1960, Germany
Triangle Lacquered Wood Junghans Wall Clock, Midcentury around 1960, Germany

Triangle Lacquered Wood Junghans Wall Clock, Midcentury around 1960, Germany

H 10.24 in W 9.85 in D 2.56 in
Paragon Vintage Wall Clock with Westminster Chime
Located in Phoenix, AZ
movement winds up with a key. The weights serve as decoration. The measurements at the widest part - 35" x
Category

1970s Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Wood

Paragon Vintage Wall Clock with Westminster Chime
Paragon Vintage Wall Clock with Westminster Chime

Paragon Vintage Wall Clock with Westminster Chime

H 35 in W 14 in D 7 in
"Cat with Two Mice" German Clockwork Toy, circa 1950s
Located in Incline Village, NV
going: gently wind up the key mechanism (protrudes from yellow cylindrical case); be sure to turn
Category

1950s German Folk Art Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Tin

"Cat with Two Mice" German Clockwork Toy, circa 1950s
"Cat with Two Mice" German Clockwork Toy, circa 1950s

"Cat with Two Mice" German Clockwork Toy, circa 1950s

H 3 in W 3.88 in D 9 in
Schuco Rare Vintage Clockwork Car with Key
Located in Stamford, CT
body and base. The wheels turn and the clockwork motor winds up with the key. When in use, the wind-up
Category

Mid-20th Century German Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Tin

Schuco Rare Vintage Clockwork Car with Key
Schuco Rare Vintage Clockwork Car with Key

Schuco Rare Vintage Clockwork Car with Key

H 1.5 in W 4.5 in D 1.5 in
Fire Gilt Cubist Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8 Day Movement with Key Wind Up
Category

20th Century German Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Bronze, Gold

Fire Gilt Cubist Clock
Fire Gilt Cubist Clock

Fire Gilt Cubist Clock

H 11 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Welby sunburst wall clock.
Located in New York, NY
Welby starburst clock with key wind-up and balck and chrome face.
Category

1950s German Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Metal

Welby sunburst wall clock.
Welby sunburst wall clock.

Welby sunburst wall clock.

Dm 26 in
Large 1950s Giltwood Sunburst Clock
Located in Retie, BE
or porcelain dial, copper pointers and a wind-up clockwork with sling and key. The clock has been
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Large 1950s Giltwood Sunburst Clock
Large 1950s Giltwood Sunburst Clock

Large 1950s Giltwood Sunburst Clock

H 5.52 in Dm 29.93 in
Midcentury Lucite Wall Clock
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous Lucite wall clock with chimes key wind up movement circa 1970.
Category

20th Century American Vintage Wind Up Keys

Midcentury Lucite Wall Clock
Midcentury Lucite Wall Clock

Midcentury Lucite Wall Clock

H 45 in W 15 in D 9 in
French St Raphaël Advertising Wall Clock
Located in Retie, BE
, black and red. Working condition - wind up system - delivered with a key. Art deco period - modern
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Vintage Wind Up Keys

Materials

Metal

French St Raphaël Advertising Wall Clock
French St Raphaël Advertising Wall Clock

French St Raphaël Advertising Wall Clock

H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 2.37 in
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Vintage Wind Up Keys For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage wind up keys is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and tin, all vintage wind up keys available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of vintage wind up keys available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage wind up keys bearing Art Deco or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage wind up keys are appealing in their simplicity, but Jacques Adnet, JAZ and Aldo Tura produced popular vintage wind up keys that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Wind Up Keys?

Prices for vintage wind up keys start at $125 and top out at $40,000 with the average selling for $1,162.
Questions About Vintage Wind Up Keys
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    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.
  • How old are key-wind pocket watches?
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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.
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    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.