Sold2024Lot of 2 Carved Wood German Whistler Automatons.One is a man waiting by a lamppost, made by Karl Griesbaum. The other is a skier with a pipe, marked, "Made in Germany". Their Working condition is Unknown; there is no key included with either of theSee Sold Price
Sold2018A KARL GRIESBAUM CARVED WOOD WHISTLERThe carved wood figure with music box, winds and plays, limited animation, original paper label, maker's mark. Measures approximately 8.5 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shippSee Sold Price
Sold2023VINTAGE KARL GRIESBAUM CARVED WOOD AUTOMATONVintage Karl Griesbaum carved wood automaton measuring a total of 19.1" tall x 5.5" wide. Man with pipe is supposed to turn his head, whistle, and light the lamp post. Condition: this automaton runs,See Sold Price
Sold2016Carved Wood Whistling Automaton by Karl Griesbaum,Carved Wood Whistling Automaton by Karl Griesbaum, 1950s Triberg, Germany, No. 40 EC, modeled as a gentlemanly tramp leaning against a battery-illuminated lamp post, with compartment for cigarettes, dSee Sold Price
Sold20212 Carved Wood Whistling Automata by Karl GriesÂbaum, c.2 Carved Wood Whistling Automata by Karl GriesÂbaum, c. 1955 Triberg, Black Forest, Germany, modeled as drunkards leaning against battery-illuminated lamp posts, with articulated head, going-barrel mSee Sold Price
Sold2023Karl Griesbaum Clockwork Whistler FigureA mid 20th century German clockwork "Whistler" figure by Karl Griesbaum, Triberg. Carved wooden automaton figure whose head moves and whistles a tune when activated via Brass key wind movement with beSee Sold Price
Sold2024GRIESBAUM CARVED WOOD WHISTLER2149. GRIESBAUM CARVED WOOD WHISTLER | When activated, turns head to the left, back and forth. | 8"h. | Bellows need repair, back panel replaced, overall (Excellent Condition) | $250 - $500See Sold Price
Sold20221930's Germany The Whistling Strong Man by GriesbaumCarved wood whistler by Griesbaum. Marked Germany. Spring driving brass movement. 14" tall. *notes- needs spring repair, missing back cover.See Sold Price
Sold2024Two Drunkard and lamp post whistlers2 (Two) carved whistlers attributed to Karl Griesbaum, Germany, including a mid 20th century 'Drunkard and Lamp Post" whistler, the carved figures with their left arms around the post for support, oneSee Sold Price
Sold2023Two German Black Forest Carved Whistler Automatons - Two carved wood automatons of a whistler. BothTwo German Black Forest Carved Whistler Automatons - Two carved wood automatons of a whistler. Both are marked "Germany" on underside of bases. One is of a bearded man with glasses, 12 1/2" h, movemenSee Sold Price
Sold2016German Black Minstrel Whistler AutomatonGerman 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 swiveSee Sold Price
Sold2018Hand Carved German Whistling Automaton.Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved German Whistling Automaton. Signed Germany on base Attributed to Karl Griesbaum Company. Key wind musical mechanism that whistles and activates his head turning it from siSee Sold Price
Sold2022An early 20th century German Dr. Eisenbarth whistler attributed to Karl GriesbaumAttributed to Karl Griesbaum, Germany, an early 20th century "Dr. Eisenbarth" whistler, the carved figure with baggy pants, green vest, and long tan coat, the bearded, balding man with over sized specSee Sold Price
Sold2022An early 20th century German Dr. Eisenbarth whistler attributed to Karl GriesbaumAttributed to Karl Griesbaum, Germany, an early 20th century "Dr. Eisenbarth" whistler, the carved figure with baggy pants, blue vest, and long tan coat, the bearded, balding man with over sized spectSee Sold Price
Sold201519 c. Boxwood and Ivory Automaton of Whistling ManBox wood and Ivory carved whistler. Measures 18" x 5"See Sold Price
Sold2023Vintage German Karl Griesbaum Automaton Birdcage Music BoxVintage German Karl Griesbaum Automaton Birdcage Music Box, Marked KG - Made in Germany - KEN - D, Having a Mechanical Singing Bird Automaton with Black Tail on Leafy Perch in a Detailed Brass Cage HaSee Sold Price
Sold2020KARL GRIESBAUM AUTOMATON SINGING BIRD IN CAGEGerman automaton singing bird in cage, Karl Griesbaum, gilt metal cage on circular base with beaded and floral trim, on/off switch at side, winding key to underside, chirp observed operating at this tSee Sold Price
Sold2016Carved Wood Whistler Wrestler.Bellows and whistles. Works sporadically. Marked Germany on the bottom. No damage or repairs. Size 14" T.See Sold Price
Sold2022Two Black Forest Carved Whistler AutomatonsTwo Black Forest Carved Whistler Automatonsearly 20th century13 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 inchesSee Sold Price
Sold2016PAIR OF MECHANICAL CARVED WOOD WHISTLERSGerman. 20th Century. One leaning on a clock, the other on a lamp post. Height of taller 17 1/2". (200/300)See Sold Price
Sold2024GERMAN CARVED WHISTLER IN THE LIKENESS OF CHARLIE CHAPLINWe have seen many of these Griesbaum carved whistlers in our auctions, but this is the first one in an actual likeness of Charlie Chaplin. CONDITION: The whistler shows great paint to the figural carvSee Sold Price
Sold2021Antique Karl Griesbaum Ken-D Automaton Bird CageThis great antique automaton bird cage is a Ken-D Karl Griesbaum music box. This gold finish cage features a bird with real red feathers. Stands approx 11" tall. This bird cage was purchased at WertzSee Sold Price
Sold2023Karl Griesbaum Mechanical Automaton Song BirdKarl Griesbaum German mechanical automaton song bird music box. Bird tweets, sings and moves when wound. Red bird perched on faux foliage in a brass cage. Marked KG to underside and Made in Germany, hSee Sold Price
Sold2022Carved Wood Hobo Whistler Working ConditionCarved Wood 13 1/2” Whistler. Hobo with derby hat. Working condition.See Sold Price
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7 days LeftKinghams AuctioneersA Black Forest 'whistling' automaton, early 20th Century, in the manner of Karl Griesbaum, in theÂŁ70
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