C.1955, Japan, plastic copy of a German Whistler , MAN WITH LANTERN IN HAND, whistling a lively tune, powered by an electric motor and 2 "D" cells in the base, on-off switch on right side of base.
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3 September 2025
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Condition: Molded plastic case is intact with no repairs and with original brightly colored paint. Entire whistling mechanism is made of plastic, except for the bellows (which are the same wood/ leather design as the German model). Ht 13.75" [35cm]
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C.1955, Japan, plastic copy of a German Whistler , MAN WITH LANTERN IN HAND, whistling a lively tune, powered by an electric motor and 2 "D" cells in the base, on-off switch on right side of base. Condition: Molded plastic case is intact with no repairs and with original brightly colored paint. Entire whistling mechanism is made of plastic, except for the bellows (which are the same wood/ leather design as the German model). Ht 13.75" [35cm]
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