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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.

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.

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.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Wind Up

Materials

Metal, Tin

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.

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.

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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 toy maker, Ernest Paul Lehman, circa 1913.

Category

1910s German Folk Art Antique Wind Up

Materials

Tin

German Tinplate Clockwork Wind Up Toy By Ernest Paul Lehman "Quack Quack" C 1903
German Tinplate Clockwork Wind Up Toy By Ernest Paul Lehman "Quack Quack" C 1903

German Tinplate Clockwork Wind Up Toy By Ernest Paul Lehman "Quack Quack" C 1903

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a very popular Lehman wind up toy; emblematic of "whimsy" typical of Ernest Paul Lehman whose toy company opened in Brandenburg, Germany in 1881..

Category

Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Wind Up

Materials

Tin

Child' Wind Up Toy "Crawling Beetle" by The Lehman Toy Co. Germany, Circa 1900
Child' Wind Up Toy "Crawling Beetle" by The Lehman Toy Co. Germany, Circa 1900

Child' Wind Up Toy "Crawling Beetle" by The Lehman Toy Co. Germany, Circa 1900

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Listed as #431 in the Lehman catalogues this wonderful vintage children's wind up toy, manufactured by the prestigious and iconic Lehman Toy Company of Germany; was patented in 1895 ...

Category

Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Wind Up

Materials

Tin

Antique Toy Wind-Up Double Decker Bus by Ferdinand Strauss Toy Co. Circa 1925
Antique Toy Wind-Up Double Decker Bus by Ferdinand Strauss Toy Co. Circa 1925

Antique Toy Wind-Up Double Decker Bus by Ferdinand Strauss Toy Co. Circa 1925

By STRAUSS

Located in Incline Village, NV

Antique Wind-Up Double Decker open air bus by the Ferdinand Strauss Toy Company, New York; circa 1925; is quite a large and substantial toy resembling very closely, buses of that era.

Category

1920s American 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

The flywheel, cam and gear mechanism in this toy is much smoother and better made than those examples seen in later wind up toy manufacturing. The "Kadi" Lehman Toy is memorialized ...

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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Wind Up

Materials

Tin

Antique Bombe Form Mahogany Sanora Elite Phonograph Gramophone Wind Up
Antique Bombe Form Mahogany Sanora Elite Phonograph Gramophone Wind Up

Antique Bombe Form Mahogany Sanora Elite Phonograph Gramophone Wind Up

Located in Dayton, OH

A Sonora "Elite" 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. Front...

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Early 20th Century American Baroque Antique Wind Up

Materials

Mahogany

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 ...

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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 ...

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1920s American Folk Art Antique Wind Up

Materials

Tin

Antique English Seashell Encrusted Music Box
Antique English Seashell Encrusted Music Box

Antique English Seashell Encrusted Music Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting 19th century English Victorian lidded box lovingly decorated with exotic seashells with an interior lined in felt, featuring a wind up music box version of the Welsh song ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wind Up

Materials

Felt, Organic Material

Antique English Seashell Encrusted Music Box
Antique English Seashell Encrusted Music Box

Antique English Seashell Encrusted Music Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting 19th century English Victorian lidded box lovingly decorated with exotic seashells with an interior lined in felt, featuring a wind up music box version of the Welsh song ...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Wind Up

Materials

Organic Material

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 An English late 19th-century artist’s easel, crafted in oak, featuring an adjustabl...

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1890s European Antique Wind Up

Materials

Iron

A Large Art Dec Chrome 8 Day Desk Clock With Temperature Gauge On A Stand 1930s
A Large Art Dec Chrome 8 Day Desk Clock With Temperature Gauge On A Stand 1930s

A Large Art Dec Chrome 8 Day Desk Clock With Temperature Gauge On A Stand 1930s

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Eight day English movement with integral wind-up key. ABEC (all British escapement company Ltd), part of Smiths clock manufacturers based in London.

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Wind Up

Materials

Chrome

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

Please 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

c1820 French Restoration Gilt & Patinated Bronze Automaton w/ Baccarat Crystal
c1820 French Restoration Gilt & Patinated Bronze Automaton w/ Baccarat Crystal

c1820 French Restoration Gilt & Patinated Bronze Automaton w/ Baccarat Crystal

Located in Opa Locka, FL

So the auto part is a wind up form "Crystal water flow" element. You wind it up and then the water flow from the lions mouth starts turning.

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1820s French Restauration Antique Wind Up

Materials

Bronze

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

Body of clock is sculpted with marble and 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

It features a working wind-up bell, letterbox and hinges. Edwardian in design, this external oak door dates from the Art Deco era with smart vertical panels and angular detail to the...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Wind Up

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique French Ormolu Bronze Case Portico Pillar Mantel Clock with Double Swan
Antique French Ormolu Bronze Case Portico Pillar Mantel Clock with Double Swan

Antique French Ormolu Bronze Case Portico Pillar Mantel Clock with Double Swan

Located in Danville, CA

1880 Antique French Ormolu Bronze Case Portico Pillar Mantel Clock w Double Swan MOVEMENT: 8 day wind up mechanism FUNCTION: time with half hour and hour striking SIZE: 19"H...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Wind Up

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Category

1920s German Sporting Art Antique Wind Up

Materials

Tin

Very Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued
Very Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued

Very Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Wrist Size: 7.5 inches Strap: New Mate Leather band Case Size: 33mm Case Metal: Stainless steel bubble case. Movement: Wind up Functions: Time

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Mid-19th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Antique Wind Up

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

They are richly decorated with gilt bronze Louis XV-style Rocaille, foliage, flowers, and seeds that wind up around the paunch of the marble vases and extend out to form handles.

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1880s French Louis XV Antique Wind Up

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1880 French Silk Suspension Ormolu Empire Bronze Mantel Clock by Angevin A Paris
1880 French Silk Suspension Ormolu Empire Bronze Mantel Clock by Angevin A Paris

1880 French Silk Suspension Ormolu Empire Bronze Mantel Clock by Angevin A Paris

Located in Danville, CA

Antique French Ormolu Empire bronze mantel clock by Angevin A Paris Movement: 8 day wind up mechanism Function: time with half hour and hour striking Size: 16" H x 7" W x 5"...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Wind Up

Materials

Bronze

Antique Animated Monk Striking Bell 3 Finial Brass Decorated 8 Day Mantle Clock
Antique Animated Monk Striking Bell 3 Finial Brass Decorated 8 Day Mantle Clock

Antique Animated Monk Striking Bell 3 Finial Brass Decorated 8 Day Mantle Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Antique Animated Monk Striking Bell 3 Finial Brass Decorated 8 Day Mantle Clock MOVEMENT: 8 day wind up mechanism FUNCTION: time with half hour and hour striking SIZE: 28"H x 11-1...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Wind Up

Materials

Brass

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 confused with the later version by Unique Art called "Kiddy Cyclist".

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1830s American Folk Art Antique Wind Up

Materials

Metal

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

"Le Capucin" Antique French Rotisserie Spit

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

An ornate and functional 19th century French cast iron clockwork rotisserie for the famous Le Capucin brand. Comprising a wind-up jack raised on four claw feet with a handle, a windi...

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19th Century Antique Wind Up

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

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

According to the label on the back, this box plays the Waltz Estudiantina Les Patineurs - Music box in working condition On the back is the Key to wind up the Music Box, on the sid...

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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

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

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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

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...

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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

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...

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19th Century Antique Wind Up

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Figural Mantel Clock Pierrot and Columbine by Sega
Art Deco Figural Mantel Clock Pierrot and Columbine by Sega

Art Deco Figural Mantel Clock Pierrot and Columbine by Sega

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

Sega. It has an 8-day wind-up movement that strikes a bell on the hour and half-hour. recently professionally cleaned and serviced.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Wind Up

Materials

Marble, Spelter

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

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

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

One hundred eight ( 108 ) natural round single cut diamonds. 1.70 millimeters wide totaled 2.16 carats, Color Grade G-H, Clarity Grade VS1-VS-2. " This elegant antique watch is a wi...

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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

It comes with the original wind up key. The case has some old worm holes and restaurations - only visible fron the back.

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Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Wind Up

Materials

Wood, Plaster, Antler

Rare Empire Clock Cabinet Sideboard, Antique Northern Swedish Country Gustavian
Rare Empire Clock Cabinet Sideboard, Antique Northern Swedish Country Gustavian

Rare Empire Clock Cabinet Sideboard, Antique Northern Swedish Country Gustavian

Located in Kramfors, SE

The clock comes with the original mechanism, clock face, weights and pendulum. The wind-up mechanism has been serviced to working condition and the clock ran at the time the photogra...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Wind Up

Materials

Pine

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

Sterling Silver Cricket Trophy, circa 1923

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

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 ...

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1920s British Antique Wind Up

Materials

Sterling Silver

(4) Early Vintage All Original Toy Cars. Porsche, Limo, Lehman Sedan, Race Car
(4) Early Vintage All Original Toy Cars. Porsche, Limo, Lehman Sedan, Race Car

(4) Early Vintage All Original Toy Cars. Porsche, Limo, Lehman Sedan, Race Car

Located in Incline Village, NV

Entitled "Ito" it operates by winding up the attached key wind mechanism, placing it on the floor, and watching it go.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Antique Wind Up

Materials

Tin

Clock with sculpture. Bronze, stone. Coupier Fila and Provart, Paris, France.
Clock with sculpture. Bronze, stone. Coupier Fila and Provart, Paris, France.

Clock with sculpture. Bronze, stone. Coupier Fila and Provart, Paris, France.

Located in Madrid, ES

It features a carved stone and gilded bronze base (in the form of classicist elements such as ribbons, garlands, etc.) on which there is a wind-up clock with a white dial and blue Ro...

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19th Century French Other Antique Wind Up

Materials

Stone, Bronze, Other

"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

It works perfectly and is quite amusing. To operate; wind up the attached key on the side, a couple of times; with front legs in the air, place down by his hind legs on a hard surfa...

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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

The term "panne" can also refer to a sailing condition where the wind is not sufficient to provide steerage, which might be the case here since the sails appear to be billowing, sugg...

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1920s Antique Wind Up

Materials

Paper

Japanese Bronze Okimono of a 'Karasu Tengu' 鴉天狗 Holding Up a Flower Branch
Japanese Bronze Okimono of a 'Karasu Tengu' 鴉天狗 Holding Up a Flower Branch

Japanese Bronze Okimono of a 'Karasu Tengu' 鴉天狗 Holding Up a Flower Branch

Located in Amsterdam, NL

In folk tales, the hauchiwa sometimes can grow or shrink a person's nose, but usually, they have attributed the power to stir up great winds. When shipped we will add a certificate ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Wind Up

Materials

Bronze

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

There is a nub under the box to wind it up, so to speak. If interested, feel free to send us a message and we can send a video including sound.

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19th Century Antique Wind Up

Materials

Wood

Late Victorian 1900 Gilt Brass & Crystal Glass Ball Pocket Watch w/ Key
Late Victorian 1900 Gilt Brass & Crystal Glass Ball Pocket Watch w/ Key

Late Victorian 1900 Gilt Brass & Crystal Glass Ball Pocket Watch w/ Key

Located in Van Nuys, CA

You can use the part on the top to wind it up or change the time if you need to. Please view pictures for more details.

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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Wind Up

Materials

Brass

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

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...

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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

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.

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1860s Swiss Antique Wind Up

Materials

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

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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 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.
  • 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
    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.