Karl Griesbaum (Attributed) German Carved Wood Whistling AutomatonDixon's Auction at Crumpton4.5(66)$25(1 bid)Feb 11, 2026
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ERA FIGURAL MAN WOOD CARVED SMOKING PIPEGehman Auctions4.5(148)$5(1 bid)Feb 07, 2026
Karl Griesbaum (Attributed) German Carved Wood Whistling AutomatonDixon's Auction at Crumpton4.5(66)$25(1 bid)Feb 11, 2026
SoldCarved German Whistler AutomatonCarved German Whistler Leaning on a Lamp Post. When activated the head turns and the man begins to whistle and the lamp post lights up. Circa early 20th century. Measures: 19" H, 5" W, 3-1/2" D. CondiSee Sold Price
SoldCarved German Whistler AutomatonCarved German Whistler Leaning on a Lamp Post. When activated the head turns and the man begins to whistle and the lamp post lights up. Circa early 20th century. Measures: 19" H, 5" W, 3-1/2" D. CondiSee Sold Price
SoldLot 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
SoldPAIR 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
SoldAnimated Whistler & Lamp Post StatueAnimated Whistler & Lamp Post Statue: 18" tall, wood case and great carving and painting.See Sold Price
SoldGerman Lamp PostsPrewar German Bing street light posts, (2) single lamps, (2) double lamps and (1) double with one non-matching globe. Includes (2) Lionel Main Street/Broadway street signs #57. Largest lamp post measuSee Sold Price
SoldAnimated Whistler & Lamp Post StatueAnimated Whistler & Lamp Post Statue: 19 inches tall, 5 x 3.5 across base. Overall good working condition, no key.See Sold Price
SoldGRIESBAUM HOBO AT LAMP POST WHISTLER2150. GRIESBAUM HOBO AT LAMP POST WHISTLER | When activated, whistler turns head side to side and whistles. | 19" h. | (Pristine Condition) | $300 - $600See Sold Price
SoldTwo 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
SoldGRIESBAUM HOBO AT LAMP POST WHISTLER1218. 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 - $750See Sold Price
SoldTrain Street Lights Tin & Bing Iron & Banks3 Tin street lamp post lanterns possibly German. One metal lamp (Bing?) and 2 tin banks one of them Chein.See Sold Price
SoldFIGURAL / NOVELTY PERFUME BOTTLES / ATOMIZER, LOT OF SEVENFIGURAL / NOVELTY PERFUME BOTTLES / ATOMIZER, LOT OF SEVEN, including a Corday three-bottle lamp post ashtray; two German porcelain; Erte "The Duke" in original glass-dome case; Lucien LeLonSee Sold Price
SoldCarved German Mechanical Whistling Drunk@LamppostHand-Carved German Mechanical Whistling Drunk at Lamppost. Head turns and whistles while lamppost lights up. Brought back on a plane in 1950. 16See Sold Price
SoldTwo Vintage German Carved Whistler Automatons, one Mounted as LampTwo Vintage German Carved Whistler Automatons, one Mounted as Lampmid-20th century, carved and polychrome wood, brass and paper bellows movement, the older gentlemen stamped "Germany" to the base andSee Sold Price
SoldASSORTED NICKEL-PLATE SINGLE-ARM KEROSENE STUDENTASSORTED NICKEL-PLATE SINGLE-ARM KEROSENE STUDENT LAMPS, LOT OF THREE, comprising a "Post & Co.", a "THE GERMAN STUDENT LAMP", and a Cincinnati Lamp & Post Co. example. Various makers. Fourth quarterSee Sold Price
SoldLARGE LOT OF GERMAN TIN SCHUCO VEHICLES ANDLot of ten. All post war, 2095 Mercedes 196 reissue in the original box. Varianto 3068 Cafe Snack bar with Coca-coloa advertisinement, a lamp post, two chargers, and seven various vehicles, inclufingSee Sold Price
SoldKarl Griesbaum Folk Art Hand Carved German Whistling AutomatonFolk Art Hand Carved German Whistling Automaton Attributed to Karl Griesbaum B ack Forest Wood German Modeled as a Drunkard Leaning Against Battery-Illuminated Lamp Post Dressed in Pants Shirt Vest JaSee Sold Price
SoldWW2 German POW Art Desk SetWW2 German POW Art Desk Set: Hand carved wooden ink well desk top set with painted figures with dog under lamp post, vendor states that this was obtained by FLT.LT. PRUNE in 1945/6 in exchange for cigSee Sold Price
SoldGerman Matchbox Stand & Table Lighter PairingItem/Description: Spanish revival, street lamp post, cigarette table lighter by Erhard & Sohne Germany. Removable cap. Base marked Germany and with the company logo.Brass repousse Neoclassical GermanSee Sold Price
SoldRare J.S. Depose Working Oil Lamp Post, French6" in height, with a pinwheel on side that raises and lowers the wick to light. Glass is missing as well as hinged door. Signed. Also included is a metal sundial and a German Jardiniere.See Sold Price
SoldGERMAN HANS HEINRICHSEN FLAT LEAD FIGURES, UNCOUNTED LOTGERMAN HANS HEINRICHSEN FLAT LEAD FIGURES, UNCOUNTED LOT, including a large number of figures including snow covered trees, lamp posts, several sleighs and carts, and many figures doing various winterSee Sold Price
SoldGERMAN TRAIN ACCESSORIEShandpainted tin, telegraph pole, 8 1/2 in, Marklin 1046 tunnel, 11 1/4 x 8 in, 2 lamp posts w/wicks, 8 in, destination board, 8 x 4 1/2 in, paint worn, C4-6.See Sold Price
SoldModel Bing Street Lamp with Horizontal Single Cylinder Live Steam Engine & BoilerGerman. 1920s. Mixed materials. Includes Bing model railroad Broadway and Main street lamp. Unmarked. Lamp post: 14.5" x 3" x 3". Boiler: 6.5" x 8.25" x 6.75". From the Phil Barnett Collection.See Sold Price
