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.

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.

Wind Up Bird Toy

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Vintage Toy, Wind up Bird Toy

Located in Roma, IT

Wind up bird toy is a vintage wind up mechanical toy representing a multi-color bird. Tin made

Early 20th Century European Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy, Wind up Bird Toy

H 6.3 in W 4.93 in D 2.56 in

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Wind Up Bird Toy For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact wind up bird toy you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Find modern versions now, or shop for modern creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. You’re likely to find the perfect wind up bird toy among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a wind up bird toy to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of brown, beige, gray and more. A wind up bird toy from Todd Gray, David Morrison and Chris Ware — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paper, archival paper and color pencil, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Wind Up Bird Toy?

A wind up bird toy can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $209 and the highest can go for as much as $7,150.

Questions About Wind Up Bird Toy

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.
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.