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German Black Minstrel Whistler Automaton

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German Black Minstrel Whistler Automaton

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German Figural Carved Whistler Automaton. 12.5 in. high carved wood figure of a minstrel wearing a jacket with striped trousers and holding his hat at his chest; spring driven animated mechanism swivels the figures head left to right as he whistles a tune. In good working condition, with no breaks or repairs to the wood, bellows replaced; stamped Germany on the base and inscribed initial “B” on the back of the base. Weight: 2 lbs.

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German Black Minstrel Whistler Automaton

Name: German Black Minstrel Whistler Automaton
SKU: 47074918
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,200 - $1,500

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