Karl Griesbaum, Triberg, Germany, "Drunkard" whistling figure, spring driven brass movement powering a bellows, a cam-driven slide whistle, and head turn motion, enclosed within a hand carved wooden figure of a man in a top hat leaning on a small working
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24 October 2024
The figure is in good condition. There are small losses of paint on the front of the leg and corners of the ascot. The door covering the movement has a different finish than the figure so may be a replacement. The base of the figure and movement are signed with the Griesbaum bird trademark. The movement runs when triggered, the head turning and the bellows pumping. The bellows will need to be restored. The small novelty clock movement also runs when wound.
Model
Drunkard
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Griesbaum, Karl
Sort price
850.00
Credit
R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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Karl Griesbaum, Triberg, Germany, "Drunkard" whistling figure, spring driven brass movement powering a bellows, a cam-driven slide whistle, and head turn motion, enclosed within a hand carved wooden figure of a man in a top hat leaning on a small working clock, a bottle tucked in his hip pocket. The figure is in good condition. There are small losses of paint on the front of the leg and corners of the ascot. The door covering the movement has a different finish than the figure so may be a replacement. The base of the figure and movement are signed with the Griesbaum bird trademark. The movement runs when triggered, the head turning and the bellows pumping. The bellows will need to be restored. The small novelty clock movement also runs when wound.
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