Karl Griesbaum Clockwork "Whistler" Figural Lamp

A 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 be

2 (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, one

The 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 shipp

Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Box with Silver Case. Mechanical singing bird automaton by Karl Griesbaum, Germany, key-wind clockwork mechanism. The bird with bright plumage sings and turns around, flaps

Attributed to Karl Griesbaum, a mid 20th century clock peddler whistler, the standing figure carrying a running clock under his right arm, and with a parcel of clocks on his back, and wearing a bowler

Attributed 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 spec

Attributed 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 spect

Attributed to Karl Griesbaum, and early 20th century whistler, the figure in dark, rumpled clothing, hands in his pockets, and with a cane over his left wrist, and a bed roll at his right, the mechani

Attributed to Karl Griesbaum, and early 20th century whistler, the figure with dark suit, hat, and a large, polka dot decorated bow tie with trailing ends, the mechanism concealed within his body, whi

2150. GRIESBAUM HOBO AT LAMP POST WHISTLER | When activated, whistler turns head side to side and whistles. | 19" h. | (Pristine Condition) | $300 - $600

1218. GRIESBAUM HOBO AT LAMP POST WHISTLER | Upon activation, gentleman whistles, turns head to right and slightly to left. | 19" h. | (Excellent to Pristine Condition) | $500 - $750

Attributed to Karl Griesbaum, a mid 20th century clock peddler whistler, the standing figure carrying a running clock under his right arm, and with a parcel of clocks on his back, and wearing a bowler

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 the

2 Carved Wood Whistling Automata by Karl Gries­baum, c. 1955 Triberg, Black Forest, Germany, modeled as drunkards leaning against battery-illuminated lamp posts, with articulated head, going-barrel m

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, d

Vintage 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,

by Karl Griesbaum, c. 1900, The rectangular silver case embossed with figural scenes and trophies, operated by a lever on the front which releases an oval cover embossed with cherubs releasing a caged

Finely made by German master craftsman, Karl Griesbaum, circa 1940’s. Small, lifelike red bird chirps and sings inside of the 11-1/2” tall cage. Clockwork mechanism. Condition: excellent.

We 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 carv

German tin windup Limousine. Large deluxe version. Wonderful looking automobile. Has head lamps. Windup works. Driver and 1 door replaced. A very nice German car. 14" Excellent

Figural tin toy, clockwork drive, function tested, lithographed, colourful, 50ies, US zone Germany, 20 cm, good condition with paint defects on the barrel, barrel hand-painted, clown gymnastics on the

A Pair of Continental Porcelain Figural Groups Mounted as Lamps Height overall 10 inches. Property from the Estate of Commander Karl E. Stein and Flora M. Stein, Chicago, Illinois

Fire Brigade Crew Wagon by Karl Bub Signed: "KB-788", catalog no. 1580/2B; lithographed tin, clockwork (working), with 2 electric head lamps and automatical wheel brake, length 15 ¾ in. (bell added).

Pierre Le Faguays Art Deco figural lamp, circa 1925 Polished and cold painted bronze, alabaster shade, marble base. 68.8cm high Signed to base 'Le Faguays' and bronze stamped '24' on her foot.