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Museum Quality Signed Karl Griesbaum German Black Forest Wood Whistler Automaton
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Museum Quality Signed Karl Griesbaum German Black Forest Wood Whistler Automaton
Price: US $9.99
Museum Quality Signed Karl Griesbaum German Black Forest Wood Whistler Automaton Product DescriptionCIRCA: Unknown
Extraordinary signed, German Black Forest, Karl Griesbaum, inebriated Gentleman lamp post automaton whistler. The happy go lucky man leans against a lamp post and whistles a happy tune. He has a flask sticking out of histrouserpocket. No doubt filled withJagermeister.I have been fortunate to have several of these whistlers. This one is nearly pristine. Incredibly like the day it was carved and painted. I can say with reasonable certainty that you will be hard pressed to find another in thisremarkable condition. The bottom battery compartment still has what I suspect is the original cardboard in it. I have only tested the mechanical function of the whistler, not it\'s ability to light. I guess I am too cheap to buy a pair of batteries. It also has what I assume is it\'s original bulb.
The base is impressed with the Griesbaum markings and signature. The movement appears to have what is a G scribed on it. I assume \"G\" for Griesbaum. Lanter chipped ice panels are perfect. Spring loaded top flips open firmly to allow access to bulb. Has original L shaped pin to lock top in place. Also comes with the original bird shape key.
CONDITION REPORT: Exceptional. Movement winds properly, and is tight. He whistles loudly and evenly without any hesitation, misses or skips in the whistling. His movement is fluid without any skipping or pausing. While he works perfectly, I would imagine he would benefit from a cleaning and oiling of the movement, albeit looking very clean and having just a modest amount of dust buildup from display. Please enlarge all the images, and let them be your guide to determining the cosmetic condition of this Whistler.
DIMENSIONS: 18 1/2\" to finial on top of lantern.
Items are sold \"AS IS\" and \"AS PICTURED.\" I offer no guarantees, warranties, implied or expressed. Please refer to pictures and ask questions about anything that may concern you, before you place a offer. Returns will be assessed a 20% restocking fee. My listings typically run either 5 or 7 days, so there is ample time to do your homework and clear up any reservations you might have before placing a offer.

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