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Griesbaum Fisherman Whistler Automaton, c. 1950

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Griesbaum Fisherman Whistler Automaton, c. 1950

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Griesbaum Fisherman Whistler Automaton, c. 1950
Manufactured by: "Karl Griesbaum, Triberg", Black Forest, hand-carved and painted, with going-barrel movement causing figure to turn his head and whistle a popular German tune, height without rod 10 ¼ in. with bird-shaped key. Very good working condition. Unusual whistler model!

Original-Griesbaum-Pfeifer, um 1950
Seltene Fischer-Figur, Hersteller: "Karl Griesbaum, Triberg im Schwarzwald", handgeschnitztes Lindenholz, mechanisches Pfeifenwerk, hin- und herdrehender Kopf, Federwerkantrieb, Höhe ohne Angel 26 cm, mit Schlüssel in Vogelform. Funktioniert sehr gut. Original

Start Price: € 240

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Griesbaum Fisherman Whistler Automaton, c. 1950

Name: Griesbaum Fisherman Whistler Automaton, c. 1950
SKU: 26192506
Price: 500 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €500 - €800

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Starting Price €240

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