When were wind up dolls invented?

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.

Do I have to wind a Rolex?

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.

Why are kachina dolls called dolls?

Kachina dolls are called dolls because their size and shape makes them resemble dolls. However, the figurines produced by the Hopi indigenous people have spiritual meaning and are used for religious purposes not as toys. On 1stDibs, shop a range of kachina dolls.

What is a Ndebele doll?

A Ndebele doll is a type of colorful doll produced by the Ndebele people of Southern Africa. Traditionally, a man will place one outside of a woman's hut when he wishes to marry her. If she accepts the proposal, she takes the doll inside and gives it a name. Shop a range of Ndebele dolls on 1stDibs.

What is a fertility doll?

Akua'ba (also spelled Akwaba or Akuba) are wooden fertility dolls from Southern Ghana and the surrounding regions. These dolls are traditionally carried on the backs of young ladies who are trying to have a child or who want to ensure that the child they are carrying is attractive. Shop a variety of fertility dolls from 1stDibs.

A cage doll, also called a Santos doll, is a doll that was used to create an altar in the home, especially in areas that did not have their own priest. These European dolls often resemble a religious figure, like Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary or a saint. The body is typical of a doll, while the base is a frame that looks like a cage. Shop an array of vintage cage dolls on 1stDibs.

How to wind a datejust rolex?

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.

How do I wind a Rolex Datejust?

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.

How do I wind a Piaget watch?

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.

How does a wind-up toy work?

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.

How do you wind up a Rolex watch?

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.

What is a North Wind chair?

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.

What is a geisha doll?

Geisha dolls are sculptural representations of geishas, which refers to a class of Japanese female entertainers. Geishas are women with training in various Japanese arts, including singing, dancing and poetry. They typically wear ornately decorated silk dresses and makeup that makes their faces appear very pale.

What is a pincushion doll?

A pincushion doll, or half doll, is a porcelain figurine from the late 19th century. The top half was a doll resembling a woman, and the bottom half was a pincushion made to look like her skirt. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pincushion dolls from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is a Gone With the Wind lamp?

Gone With the Wind lamps are chamber or hurricane lamps. They are characterized by their hand-painted globes with decorative floral motifs. Shop a collection of antique Gone With the Wind lamps from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

What are wind-up toys called?

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.

How do I wind a Rolex watch?

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.

How do I wind a Rolex Oyster?

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.

How do I wind a banjo clock?

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.

How do you wind an Elliott clock?

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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20th Century Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Wooden Wind-Up Double Decker Bus

$360 Sale Price

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H 5.5 in W 9 in D 3 in

'Rajputana' Tin & Celluloid Wind Up Japanese Toy

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Vintage Japanese tin and celluloid wind up toy. When you wind this toy the top spins around while

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20th Century Japanese Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

'Rajputana' Tin & Celluloid Wind Up Japanese Toy

$1,400

H 6.75 in W 3.5 in D 10.5 in

Animal Wind-up toy dog with spin tail, 1950s

Located in Delft, NL

Animal Wind-up toy dog with spin tail, 1950s A wind-up animal toy, colored yellow with brown

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Mid-20th Century European Toys and Dolls

Materials

Mohair, Straw

Animal Wind-up toy dog with spin tail, 1950s

$657

H 3.55 in W 5.71 in D 2.96 in

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

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Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Vintage "Masuyama" Lehman Wind-Up Toy. German, Circa 1913 Rare

$2,985

H 5.75 in W 3 in D 8 in

Vintage Tin Plate Wind Up Toy Tank. American, 1930's

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful display piece Made By Marx Toys, USA Working order Obvious signs of rusting Fre UK Shipping

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Vintage 1930s American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Vintage Tin Plate Wind Up Toy Tank. American, 1930's

$275

H 4.5 in W 9.75 in D 5 in

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

By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1

Located in Incline Village, NV

Antique toys like this (wind ups) are difficult to find in outstanding operating condition as this

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

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

$395

H 8 in W 3 in D 3 in

"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

smoother and better made than those examples seen in later wind up toy manufacturing. The "Kadi" Lehman

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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905

$1,750

H 5.5 in W 2.5 in D 7.25 in

Early Vintage Chein Company All Tin Toy Wind-Up Limousine, American, Circa 1930

By J. Chein & Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

doing lithography in 1930. This toy wind-up sedan was made circa 1930 and is brightly lithographed and

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Early Vintage Chein Company All Tin Toy Wind-Up Limousine, American, Circa 1930

$450

H 3 in W 3.5 in D 7.25 in

German Tinplate Clockwork Wind Up Toy by the Lehman Co. "Balky Mule" Circa 1909

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

" by Jurgen & Marianne Cieslik, published in 1982. To operate the toy; wind up the attached clockwork

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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

German Tinplate Clockwork Wind Up Toy by the Lehman Co. "Balky Mule" Circa 1909

$685

H 5 in W 3 in D 7.5 in

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

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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

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

$750

H 6 in W 5.5 in D 10.5 in

Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Johnny" The Dancing Clown by Lindstrom Toy Co., Circa 1930

By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a hard to find pre war vintage, Made in America wind up tin toy by The Lindstrom Toy

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Johnny" The Dancing Clown by Lindstrom Toy Co., Circa 1930

$435

H 8 in W 3.13 in D 3 in

Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Baby L" Speedboat by Lindstrom Toy Co., American Circa 1933

By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1

Located in Incline Village, NV

1933 or earlier; the Lindstrom company having been founded in 1913, made quality tin wind-up toys until

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Baby L" Speedboat by Lindstrom Toy Co., American Circa 1933

$345

H 3.13 in W 3 in D 10.5 in

Vintage Tin Wind Up Toy "Boy Skier" by J. Chein & Co. American Circa 1950

By J. Chein & Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Very nice condition all tin, vintage wind up toy by J. Chein Company, New York City, circa 1950

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Vintage Tin Wind Up Toy "Boy Skier" by J. Chein & Co. American Circa 1950

$335

H 5.25 in W 3.13 in D 7.75 in

Vintage Litho Wind-up Tin Toy Duck 1940's to 1950's, West Germany, US Zone

By Deutsches Reichs Gebrauchs Muster (D.R.G.M.) 1

Located in Andernach, DE

collection as well. The wind-up key is new.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Sheet Metal

Vintage Litho Wind-up Tin Toy Duck 1940's to 1950's, West Germany, US Zone

$191

H 2.76 in W 1.38 in D 3.55 in

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

Located in Incline Village, NV

Made in Tokyo, Japan by The Haji Company (see image for mark/logo), this all tin vintage wind up

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

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

$195

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

This 1940's "Drummer Boy" brightly colored lithographed tin wind-up toy capitalizes on the

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

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

$245

H 9 in W 3.13 in D 3.5 in

"B.O. Plenty" Vintage Wind-Up Tin Toy by Marx Original Box. American, Circa 1935

By Louis Marx and Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

"B.O. Plenty (printed on the back) is the name of this American made tin wind-up toy; named after

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

"B.O. Plenty" Vintage Wind-Up Tin Toy by Marx Original Box. American, Circa 1935

$395

H 8.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 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

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

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

$565

H 3.5 in W 3.25 in D 15 in

Vintage Tin Wind-up Toy "Clown in A Barrel" by J Chein & Co. American Circa 1935

By J. Chein & Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

smiling face. The toy works great; simply wind the attached key wind in the back 1/2 revolution; place

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Vintage 1930s Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Vintage Tin Wind-up Toy "Clown in A Barrel" by J Chein & Co. American Circa 1935

$765

H 7.25 in W 3.25 in D 4 in

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Vintage Schuco Wind Up Toy, Dancing German Couple, circa 1930

Located in Lugano, Ticino

Vintage Schuco wind up toy - dancing German couple, circa 1930 Made in Germany.

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20th Century German Toys and Dolls

Vintage Schuco Wind Up Toy, Dancing German Couple, circa 1930

H 5.52 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in

Vintage Schuco Wind Up Toy - Dancing German Couple, circa 1930

Located in Lugano, Ticino

Vintage Schuco Wind Up Toy - Dancing German Couple, circa 1930 Made in Germany

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20th Century German Toys and Dolls

Vintage Schuco Wind Up Toy - Dancing German Couple, circa 1930

H 5.52 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in

Functional Wind-Up Monkey Toy, U.S. Zone, circa 1950

Located in Lugano, Ticino

Functional and colored wind-up monkey toy, made U.S. ZONE, Germany, circa 1950. Material: Tin and

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Vintage 1950s German Toys and Dolls

Functional Wind-Up Monkey Toy, U.S. Zone, circa 1950

H 5.91 in W 3.94 in D 0.79 in

Wolverine Zilotone No. 48 Wind Up Musical Toy, circa 1930s

Located in Lugano, Ticino

, Pittsburgh, PA, circa 1930s; pressed steel and tin toy. Great example to add to your vintage wind-up toy

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Vintage 1930s American Toys and Dolls

Wolverine Zilotone No. 48 Wind Up Musical Toy, circa 1930s

H 4.34 in W 7.88 in D 8.27 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

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Vintage 1950s Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

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

H 5.12 in W 4.73 in D 7.09 in

Schuco Tin Wind Up Young Man Drinking from German Bisque Stein, circa 1930

Located in Lugano, Ticino

Schuco tin wind up young man drinking from German bisque stein, circa 1930 Made in Germany, pre

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20th Century German Toys and Dolls

Schuco Tin Wind Up Young Man Drinking from German Bisque Stein, circa 1930

H 5.52 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in

Li'l Abner Tin Lithograph Mechanical Wind-Up Piano Band Toy

By Unique Art Manufacturing Co.

Located in Fulton, CA

Dogpatch Band” . In excellent, original working condition. Tin wind up toy featuring Li'l Abner as singer

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Vintage 1940s American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Li'l Abner Tin Lithograph Mechanical Wind-Up Piano Band Toy

H 8 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in

Minnie Mouse Tin Toy, Linemar Lithographed Wind-Up with Original Box

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Linemar Tin wind-up Minnie Mouse toy with original box. Seated in her yellow and blue rocking

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Minnie Mouse Tin Toy, Linemar Lithographed Wind-Up with Original Box

H 6.5 in W 3.25 in D 5.25 in

Vintage Tin Wind-up Toy "Doughboy" by J.Chein Company. American Circa 1930

By J. Chein & Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Of American manufacture, by the J. Chein Toy Company in New York City; this early 1930's vintage tin toy depicts a World War I "Doughboy" or American infantryman wearing his back pac...

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Vintage Tin Wind-up Toy "Doughboy" by J.Chein Company. American Circa 1930

H 6 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

Antique Tin Wind-Up Toy by The Ferdinand Strauss Corp; Man, Mule & Wagon; c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique wind up toy by The Ferdinand Strauss Corp. offers painted tin plate construction and

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Early 20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Antique Tin Wind-Up Toy by The Ferdinand Strauss Corp; Man, Mule & Wagon; c1920

H 5.25 in W 3.25 in D 8.75 in

Antique City Hall Park Union Depot Wind Up Tin Street Trolley Car & Box c1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique City Hall Park 175, Union Depot Wind Up Painted Pressed Steel Summer Trolley Clockwork Toy

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Early 20th Century North American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Steel, Tin

Antique City Hall Park Union Depot Wind Up Tin Street Trolley Car & Box c1900

H 9.75 in W 5.25 in D 16.25 in

Vintage Toy Wind-Up Speed Boat with Driver by Lindstrom Toy Co., American 1933

By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1

Located in Incline Village, NV

1933 or earlier; the Lindstrom company having been founded in 1913, made quality tin wind-up toys until

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Vintage Toy Wind-Up Speed Boat with Driver by Lindstrom Toy Co., American 1933

H 3.25 in W 3 in D 12.5 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

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

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

Machine Age Aluminum Wind-Up Car

Located in Buffalo, NY

Nice little conversation piece,, 1950s wind up aluminum toy car/ tractor..

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20th Century American Machine Age Toys and Dolls

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Machine Age Aluminum Wind-Up Car

H 5 in W 9 in D 5.5 in

Vintage Japanese Wind Up Tin Elephant, circa 1970

Located in San Francisco, CA

. Found in Japan. Made in China for the Japanese market. Works well. Wind it up and watch it walk

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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Vintage Japanese Wind Up Tin Elephant, circa 1970

H 4 in W 4 in D 3 in

Schuco 3000 Wind-Up Toy, Telesteering Car, 1930s

Located in Delft, NL

Schuco 3000 wind-up toy, Telesteering car, 1930s A Schuco 3000 wind-up toy car in red, black and

Category

20th Century German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Schuco 3000 Wind-Up Toy, Telesteering Car, 1930s

H 4.14 in W 1.58 in D 1.38 in

Vintage Mechanical Hand-Painted Wind-Up Duck on Bike

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage style mechanical tin metal wind-up duck on bike. In good working order This vintage style

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mechanical Hand-Painted Wind-Up Duck on Bike

H 4.75 in W 8 in D 3 in

Wind-Up Toy "KnockoutChamps" with Original Box, circa 1930

By Louis Marx and Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

"Knockout Champs" was manufactured by Louis Marx & Co. in New York, circa 1930. The toy is made of lithographed tin, the boxers are hand-painted celluloid, and the rope around the ri...

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Wind-Up Toy "KnockoutChamps" with Original Box, circa 1930

H 7.25 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in

Vintage Mechanical Wind Up Tin Toy Motorcycle 1970' Collectible Toy

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage mechanical hand-painted wind up tin toy motorcycle 1970's . Vintage motorbike mechanical

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Late 20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mechanical Wind Up Tin Toy Motorcycle 1970' Collectible Toy

H 5 in W 7.5 in D 4 in

Marx Toys Cowboy in Jeep Tin Lithograph Wind-Up Toy

By Marx Toy Co.

Located in Fulton, CA

1950's Marx Toys tin lithograph and plastic wind-up Jeep with Cowboy driver. Notice cowboy boots

Category

Mid-20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Marx Toys Cowboy in Jeep Tin Lithograph Wind-Up Toy

H 6.5 in W 6 in D 3.75 in

Santa Claus Wind Up Toy Figure Vintage German Christmas, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful German Belsnickle / Santa Claus figure as a wind up toy. Its in working condition. Nice

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Vintage 1960s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Santa Claus Wind Up Toy Figure Vintage German Christmas, 1960s

H 9.5 in W 4 in D 4.5 in

1930s Red and Silver Racing Car Wind-Up Toy, American Attribution

Located in Incline Village, NV

Unmarked 1930s, probably American, brightly lithographed wind-up racing car toy with figural driver

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

1930s Red and Silver Racing Car Wind-Up Toy, American Attribution

H 4.25 in W 5 in D 13 in

Santa Claus in a Sleigh Wind Up Toy Japan, circa 1953

Located in Incline Village, NV

Entitled "Mechanical Santa Claus with Bell", this charming all tin toy is lithographed in Christmas colors of red, white, green, yellow, and flesh tones. The toy has fabulous action;...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Santa Claus in a Sleigh Wind Up Toy Japan, circa 1953

H 3.5 in W 1.63 in D 7 in

Antique Victorian George Brown School Tin Wind-Up Cat Toy Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian wind up toy in the manner of George Brown offers tin construction in the form

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Antique Late 19th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Antique Victorian George Brown School Tin Wind-Up Cat Toy Circa 1890

H 5 in W 2.75 in D 3.25 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

(labeled---see image) vintage wind-up toy of the iconic Disney character "Pinocchio", dated "1939". Clearly

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

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

Boxed Marionette Theatre Toy, Early 20th Century

Located in Retie, BE

2 adorable celluloid puppets or dolls: a clown and a ballerina. By the movement of the swing it

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Other

Boxed Marionette Theatre Toy, Early 20th Century

H 10.63 in W 10.24 in D 5.12 in

Art Deco Louis Marx Wind Up Toy Tin Plane, Train, New York Skyline, 1928

By Louis Marx and Company

Located in ., Gloucestershire

This rare and colorful working Marx mechanical wind up tin plate toy was produced by Louis Marx and

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Art Deco Louis Marx Wind Up Toy Tin Plane, Train, New York Skyline, 1928

H 5 in Dm 9.5 in

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Art Deco Genebra Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple

By GF Modern, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Art Deco Genebra Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Genebra armchair is designed to give your living room a sophisticated vintage look. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Ebony, Oak, Walnut

Art Deco Genebra Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple

$5,740

H 41.34 in W 34.65 in D 35.44 in

Hermes Stuffed Toy Hermy Horse

By Hermès

Located in Munich, DE

Hermes Hermy The Horse small plush toy 100% authentic. The outside is 100% acrylic, while the inside is 100% polyester, as shown on the label. The horse’s hair, in brown color, is ve...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Toys and Dolls

Materials

Acrylic

Hermes Stuffed Toy Hermy Horse

$872

H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in

Art Deco Radio by American Bosch Circa, 1935

Located in Fulton, CA

Classic Art Deco AM radio by United American Bosch (Magnito Corporation) Springfield Mass. circa. 1935. Restored to original working condition.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Radio by American Bosch Circa, 1935

$850

H 10.25 in W 12.5 in D 6.75 in

Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Burl Walnut, Guglielmo Urlich Attributed, circa 1930

By Meroni & Fossati

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Art Deco bar cabinet in burl walnut, Guglielmo Urlich attributed for Meroni & Fossati , Lissone-Milano . All original cabinet restored, with functioning internal lighting. The intern...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Mirror, Burl, Walnut

Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Burl Walnut, Guglielmo Urlich Attributed, circa 1930

$5,548 Sale Price

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H 29.93 in W 32.29 in D 17.33 in

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand-painted cast iron mechanical bank "Punch and Judy Bank." A vintage book of knowledge Punch & Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with puppet stage and figu...

Category

Early 20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century

$650

H 7 in W 4 in D 6 in

Witco Kitty Cat Magazine Holder

By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco

Located in Highland, IN

This kitty cat is Classic Witco– the company founded by William Westenhaver and known most famously as the furniture that adorns Elvis' "jungle room." Made of deeply carved swap ceda...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Faux Fur, Cedar

Witco Kitty Cat Magazine Holder

$1,200

H 36 in W 22 in D 11 in

"Il Pezzo 1 Credenza" sideboard in solid walnut - marble top - brass base

By Il Pezzo Mancante

Located in Firenze, IT

An alternation of rounded shapes and geometrical lines, reassuming discipline and freedom, a composite, multiethnic plan in which each component and each material contributes to the ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Gold, Brass

"Il Pezzo 1 Credenza" sideboard in solid walnut - marble top - brass base

$11,721 / item

H 32.68 in W 100.4 in D 15.75 in

Vintage Toy, Marx Toys Wind Up Chariot and Horses, Mid-20th Century

By Marx Toy Co.

Located in Roma, IT

This Marx Toys Wind up Chariot and Horses is a vintage mechanical toy representing a red chariot dragged by two painted tin horses. Original key not included. Made by the famous ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy, Marx Toys Wind Up Chariot and Horses, Mid-20th Century

$430

H 4.93 in W 10.83 in D 4.53 in

Art Deco ATO Mantel Clock

By ATO

Located in Norwich, GB

Art deco ATO clock standing on a three tiered Bakelite base supporting a glass dial with Art Deco style chrome numerals and chrome chapter ring. The movement is powered by a 1.5...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco ATO Mantel Clock

$5,824

H 8.25 in W 7.25 in D 4.25 in

Lever Modern Toys Car, Made in Japan by Modern Toys, 1940s

Located in Roma, IT

This Lever Modern Toys car is an original vintage toy. Made in Japan by Modern Toys in 1940s. When you pull the lever to the direction of the indicated arrow the mechanism mak...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Toys

Materials

Metal

Lever Modern Toys Car, Made in Japan by Modern Toys, 1940s

$502

H 5.52 in W 4.53 in D 3.15 in

Art Deco Boeing 314 Airplane Pan American 'Clipper', circa 1938

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco Aviation Model Boeing 314 Airplane Pan-American 'Clipper', circa 1938 A superbly crafted rendering of the legendary transoceanic Boeing 314 Pan-American Clipper, strikingly ...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Boeing 314 Airplane Pan American 'Clipper', circa 1938

$6,300

H 20.08 in W 30.52 in D 24.02 in

Magnificent Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine gilt bronze and marble clock featuring a lion. Marble case, ornate face with enameled Roman numerals. France, circa 1880 Dimensions: Height 21" x Width 18" x Depth 8 1/2...

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Magnificent Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock

$5,450

H 21 in W 18 in D 8.5 in

1940's Folk Art John Carr's Jacquard Puppets The Turnip's, Scarecrow & Gardener

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A charming collection of hand crafted puppets by John Carr, (William & His Turnips) depicting a scare crow, a gardener with a hoe and 12 turnips. Developed in the early part of th...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Toys

Materials

Fabric, Pine

1940's Folk Art John Carr's Jacquard Puppets The Turnip's, Scarecrow & Gardener

$2,322

H 15.36 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in

Lot of Four Vintage Steiff Animals, Squirrel Camel Hamster & Giraffe, 1960s

By Steiff

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This collection of stuffed animals includes 4 figures: 1) Miniature Steiff Squirrel (No button and flag, but cardboard label). About 3.75" high. 2) Steiff Hamster (parts of flag and...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Mohair

Lot of Four Vintage Steiff Animals, Squirrel Camel Hamster & Giraffe, 1960s

$260 / set

H 6.63 in W 5.38 in D 1.38 in

Art Deco Waterfall Floor Radio Case in Walnut

By Montgomery Ward

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool and unique piece can be used as a bar or place your stereo equipment inside we refinished the piece a very unique item it comes with its original speaker.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Waterfall Floor Radio Case in Walnut

$700 Sale Price

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H 36 in W 28 in D 12 in

Vintage Female Mannequin Bust

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful female mannequin hat stand made from plaster. It was used to be displayed at a shopcounter or vitrine. Comes from a lot acquired from a clothes shop that stopped acti...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Female Mannequin Bust

$448

H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in

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Find many varieties of an authentic wind up doll available at 1stDibs. A wind up doll — often made from metal, tin and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the wind up doll you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each wind up doll bearing folk art, mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made wind up doll has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Louis Marx and Company, Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company and J. Chein & Co. are consistently popular.

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Antique, new and vintage toys and dolls of years past — handmade folk-art toys such as wooden train sets, dolls, rocking horses and more — can be enjoyed by the young and old alike.

Children as well as nostalgic grown-ups are still finding pleasure in toys and objects designed specifically for playtime that are, in comparison to today’s digital device-oriented distractions, far more modest in nature. In contemporary interiors, gently aging toys are wonderfully uncomplicated decorative objects primed for display in a cabinet or other case piece.

With their romantic appeal and frequent incorporation of natural materials, some vintage toys and folk-art toys are treasured collectibles, showcasing the beauty of handmade craftsmanship. Alongside other works characterized as folk art — in this case, visual art, typically reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition — handcrafted vintage toys are historical works of art worthy of any collector’s mantel. These are toys that tell a story of the time in which they were produced and the people who produced them.

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Questions About Wind Up Doll

When were wind up dolls invented?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
Do I have to wind a Rolex?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
Why are kachina dolls called dolls?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Kachina dolls are called dolls because their size and shape makes them resemble dolls. However, the figurines produced by the Hopi indigenous people have spiritual meaning and are used for religious purposes not as toys. On 1stDibs, shop a range of kachina dolls.
What is a Ndebele doll?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Ndebele doll is a type of colorful doll produced by the Ndebele people of Southern Africa. Traditionally, a man will place one outside of a woman's hut when he wishes to marry her. If she accepts the proposal, she takes the doll inside and gives it a name. Shop a range of Ndebele dolls on 1stDibs.
What is a fertility doll?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Akua'ba (also spelled Akwaba or Akuba) are wooden fertility dolls from Southern Ghana and the surrounding regions. These dolls are traditionally carried on the backs of young ladies who are trying to have a child or who want to ensure that the child they are carrying is attractive. Shop a variety of fertility dolls from 1stDibs.
What is a cage doll?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A cage doll, also called a Santos doll, is a doll that was used to create an altar in the home, especially in areas that did not have their own priest. These European dolls often resemble a religious figure, like Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary or a saint. The body is typical of a doll, while the base is a frame that looks like a cage. Shop an array of vintage cage dolls on 1stDibs.
How to wind a datejust rolex?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
How do I wind a Rolex Datejust?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
How do I wind a Piaget watch?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
How does a wind-up toy work?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
How do you wind up a Rolex watch?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
What is a North Wind chair?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
What is a geisha doll?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Geisha dolls are sculptural representations of geishas, which refers to a class of Japanese female entertainers. Geishas are women with training in various Japanese arts, including singing, dancing and poetry. They typically wear ornately decorated silk dresses and makeup that makes their faces appear very pale.
What is a pincushion doll?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A pincushion doll, or half doll, is a porcelain figurine from the late 19th century. The top half was a doll resembling a woman, and the bottom half was a pincushion made to look like her skirt. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pincushion dolls from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is a Gone With the Wind lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Gone With the Wind lamps are chamber or hurricane lamps. They are characterized by their hand-painted globes with decorative floral motifs. Shop a collection of antique Gone With the Wind lamps from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
What are wind-up toys called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
How do I wind a Rolex watch?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
How do I wind a Rolex Oyster?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
How do I wind a banjo clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
How do you wind an Elliott clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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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