DESCRIPTION:
Karl Griesbaum, Triberg, Germany, "Clock Peddler" whistling figure, spring driven brass movement driving a bellows, cam-controlled slide whistle, and head motion, enclosed in a hand carved wood figure of a German clock peddler, a small working spring driven wag-on-the-wall novelty clock under his arm and a load of additional clocks on his back.
CONDITION:
figure in good condition with light colored paints having darkened slightly. The figure is unsigned, but almost certainly Griesbaum. The movement is stamped "GERMANY". The movement runs, pumping the bellows and turning the figures head. The bellows are sound, but perhaps a little weak so they may need to be restored in time. Novelty clock movement escapes when wound. It is missing its minute hand.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$425
CIRCA: 1930
DIMENSIONS: 13in x 4.5in x 3.75in
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