Karl Griesbaum, Triberg, Germany, "Drunkard" whistling figure, spring driven brass movement powering a bellows, a cam-driven slide whistle, and head turn motion, enclosed within a hand carved wooden figure of a man in a top hat leaning on a small working clock, a bottle tucked in his hip pocket. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: Karl Griesbaum, Triberg, Germany, "Drunkard" whistling figure, spring driven brass movement powering a bellows, a cam-driven slide whistle, and head turn motion, enclosed within a hand carved wooden figure of a man in a top hat leaning on a small working clock, a bottle tucked in his hip pocket.
Brand: Griesbaum, Karl
Price: 850 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
Model Drunkard
Type Shelf or Mantel Figural Animated
Country Germany
Price type auction
Date October 27, 2018
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

The figure is in good condition. There are small losses of paint on the front of the leg and corners of the ascot. The door covering the movement has a different finish than the figure so may be a replacement. The base of the figure and movement are signed with the Griesbaum bird trademark. The movement runs when triggered, the head turning and the bellows pumping. The bellows will need to be restored. The small novelty clock movement also runs when wound.

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts