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German Figural Carved Whistler Automaton

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German Figural Carved Whistler Automaton

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German Figural Carved Whistler Automaton. 13.5 in. high carved wood figure of a bartending pouring into a glass, he wears a long white apron in good original paint; spring driven animated mechanism swivels the figure’s head left to right as he whistles a tune. In good working condition, with no breaks or repairs; stamped Germany on the base. Weight: 2 lbs.