Nodding Head

The Pagoda figures are in porcelain and have an eighteenth century Meissen Marcolini mark but are actually a nineteenth replica made by the famous Samson factory. The head moves back...

Nodding pagoda figures with action moveable head, hand and tongue, known as a "Nodder.'

Nodding head figurine of a Victorian London coachman.

These figures with moving heads (nodding heads) were very amusing to heads of the European Royal Court.

In either case, this nodding head figure of a London coachman is a bit of fun.

Each male and female figure shown standing in colorful robes on canted square plinths, the separate heads attached to weighted poles to facilitate movement. The porcelain figures fea...

A rare C19th English pottery figure of a seated Japanese gentleman in traditional robes, with a nodding head which is lead weighted inside to make his head rock, with a bottle and cu...

A large pair of Chinese export porcelain figures of court ladies with nodding heads. Decorated in elaborate famille rose enamels, they both wear red coats in the traditional Manc...

They wear traditional Chinese robes with elaborate original polychrome decoration. Both heads nod in different directions. The vast majority of nodding head figures was imported into...

This charming original 19th century French Bulldog is a papier mache pull toy with a nodding head and a small pull chain to enable the barking.

A rare Anglo-Chinese Regency polychrome painted wax and wood group of two Chinese card players, both with nodding heads with horsetail top-knots, wearing jackets with large collars, ...

The perfectly balanced design includes hidden springs on the interior that set the figurine into motion with the slightest tremor — she not only nods her head up and down, but her to...

The modern bobblehead doll, also known as a bobbing head doll, nodder, or wobbler, is directly descended from the German nodders that first appeared in the late 18th/early 19th centu...

A fine quality pair of late 19th century Meissen porcelain Nodding Pagodas, each with wonderful bold coloring moving heads, tongues and hands.

A 19th Century Meissen Chinoiserie of a Nodding Pagoda Figure with Movable Head, Hand and Tongue, known as a "Nodder'.

A large rare pair of 19th century Meissen Chinoiserie style Nodding Pagoda Figures with Movable Head, Hand and Tongue, known as a "Nodder'.

Featuring a miniature guillotine mechanism (don’t worry, it’s only for cigars… we think), it slices through cigars with precision and a nod to the days when heads (not cigars) were r...

When a coin is thrown into the slot, the man nods his head in gratitude Measures : 18x11,5cm H:33cm Materiel : Plaster Wear consistent with age and use.

Originally mechanical, the head would nod and the truffle would come out between his legs!

There is also a rope that is pulled by the store owner to nod the pigs head in thanks. It item is a real survivor and an impressive example of early advertising.

The figure once balanced backwards nods his head. All clothing and detail are untouched and original to the figure which makes it rare.

The reserved yet cordial Roger Mourre answers questions in French, with communication greatly enhanced through gesture or nod of a head for those who don't know the language.

The automaton is animated by turning the clockwork mechanism, this in term begins the action of the lady and gent nodding their heads back and forth, the lady also begins to stroke t...

Characteristic of ‘pagode’ figures, the figures' heads nod, and their hands and tongues move. The pair are designed to surprise and delight all who have the pleasure of beholding the...

A very good quality late 19th century Meissen porcelain pagoda with nodding head and hands, having wonderful bold hand painted colors with gilded and floral decoration.

A lovely pair of Chinese export porcelain figures of court ladies with nodding heads, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.

The figures, standing on raised plinths, dressed in exquisite court robes and holding up vases, are near copies of late 18th century Qianlong period nodding head court lady candle ho...

The perfectly balanced design includes hidden springs on the interior that set the figurine into motion with the slightest tremor — she not only nods her head up and down, but her to...

She is standing on a base with a spring-loaded mechanism, allowing her head to nod or move in response to gentle touches or vibrations.

The heads have a tendency to move or "nod" with any kind of moment to the surface they sit upon.

The wind-up mechanism works well and the head nods when the clockwork mechanism is activated with a key.

This is a great learning and teaching device for children; in excellent and near mint condition this toy, upon winding up with the attached key, will flip the several pages of the bo...

This photograph will not go to the F.B.I. and Scotland Yard so long as you obey me exactly. Nod your head if you understand."

A fine pair of Chinese nodding head Famille rose porcelain court figures on bases in the traditional Chinese style.

This vintage Olive Oyl toy with nodding head was part of series of collectable puppets made by Italian sweet company Sperlari in the 1960s and 1970s.

Flocked papier mâché toy bulldog, on wooden castors, with a nodding head, hair collar, glass eyes, and an articulated mouth that makes a growling noise when the lead is pulled.

Here is the Fab Four in all their glory, created as bobble headed nodders to bounce along to your favorite tunes.

Elegantly Decorated Pair of European Porcelain Chinese Nodders with Moving Hands, Heads & Tongues; male nodder wearing green shoes & female nodder wearing yellow shoes.

His detachable head, with a brass counterweight, to enable the head to ‘nod’.

The most likely unique and most certainly charming large hand painted model of a stylised elephant at almost three feet long, with a nodding weighted head, the whole black painted wi...

THIS PULL TOY HAS WOODEN ROLLERS,THE HEAD NODS,THE DOG BARKS AND THE MOUTH OPENS WHEN YOU PULL THE CHAIN.

Coconut fiber ruff collar. Head nods and makes a growling sound when chain is pulled

At the same time, his head is nodding, while the glass eyes scan left to right, and the eyebrows wiggle up and down.

Translated from Italian, Testa Rossa means “red-head”, a nod to the signature Ferrari red. This series has been considered by some to be the most successful line of race cars in raci...

This handsome bulldog with a nodding head, has a collar made from coconut husks and an articulated jaw that opens when a chain that operates the growler mechanism is pulled.

Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...

A Meissen porcelain ‘Gold Dragon’ pattern three-piece garniture. A Meissen porcelain reticulated three-piece basket Garniture and stands. Late 1800s, blue crossed swords marks ...

Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...

Meissen porcelain pot-pourri vase, Germany, 19th century.

Antique Rococo style porcelain mirror by Meissen German, 19th century Measures: Height 94cm, width 66cm, depth 14cm Manufactured by the renowned Meissen Porcelain factory, whic...

The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...

An exceptional and extensive antique Meissen porcelain dinner service, made in Germany in the 19th century by the renowned Meissen manufactory. This complete and elegant service is d...

An enchanting pair of fine quality late 19th Century Meissen porcelain Parrots, perched on tree trunks feasting. Blue crossed swords signed to the base. Batch 62747 DHKZ

This is an important example of British furniture and history having a large mirror plate placed within a quality acanthus carved and scrolled frame. It is surmounted by a decorative...

We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, George III circa 1760-1765, Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda top dining chairs with the original embroidered seat p...

An Incredible and Very Rare Meissen Porcelain Tureen and Cover with Vegetable and Lobster Top. After the model from the 'Brühlsche Allerlei' service, painted with flower sprays, the ...

A Very Large 19th century Meissen porcelain Group of Russian Calvary General, believed to be Mikhail Kutuzov, the hero of Borodino, with aide de camp, marked with the Meissen undergl...