Karl Griesbaum, Triberg, Germany, whistling gentleman, spring driven brass movement powering bellows, slide whistle, and turning head motion, enclosed in hand carved wooden figure depicting a man wearing an bowler hat and bow tie with his hands in his pockets as he whistles a tune. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: Karl Griesbaum, Triberg, Germany, whistling gentleman, spring driven brass movement powering bellows, slide whistle, and turning head motion, enclosed in hand carved wooden figure depicting a man wearing an bowler hat and bow tie with his hands in his pockets as he whistles a tune.
Brand: Griesbaum, Karl
Price: 300 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Shelf or Mantel Figural Animated Griesbaum, Karl Germany auction

Price Record

Sale date October 27, 2018

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Maker Griesbaum, Karl
Type Shelf or Mantel Figural Animated
Country Germany
Price type auction
Date October 27, 2018
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

the carved wood figure is in good condition. The movement starts when the switch on the back is depressed. The cam follower for the head movement will need to be adjusted. Movement is oily. Bellows will need to be restored. Movement is signed behind the bellows.

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts