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These hand-carved, animated, and bellows-driven 'Whistlers' were one of the
Century.  These highly collectible folk art gems are still snapped up at
auction.  After a pause of many years, entirely new Whistlers are once again
being made and available to pass down through the generations in your
family.  We carry antique Griesbaum, vintage, and new MMM Whistlers.    
All items (new and used) come with a one year warrantee.  If you have any
questions please call us at:

1.866.EXQUSIT (397-8748) -- ext. 701

If you have an old Griesbaum Whistler that needs repaired please contact us
for our list of qualified repairers (or click here).
NEW German Symphonion (MMM) Whistlers
Note: more than three dozen different songs are available for these figures.  
Custom songs can also be created with additional time and cost.  Please email
for the current song list to 'songlist@exquisiteandrare.com'  Custom carvings
can also be arranged.  Consider your university fight song and mascot!
MMM Symphonion: Whistler Figure "Clock Peddler"
Our Price:
$900.00
380mm tall
MMM Symphonion: Whistler Figure "Doc"
Our Price:
$840.00
380mm tall
MMM Symphonion: Whistler Figure "Postman"
Our Price:
$840.00
380mm tall
MMM Symphonion: Whistler Figure "Tramp"
Our Price:
$900.00
480mm tall
Antique and Vintage Whistlers
Griesbaum Whistling Figure with Lamp and Key
This all original and good working condition Griesbaum Whistler is from the early to middle 1900s. The 'night watchman' figure is not a common figure and the lamp and mechanism work as designed when the switch is pressed. The tune is likely German though not one we recognize.
SOLD
Confederate Soldier Whistler (Yankee Doodle) 1980s
Early 1980s Confederate Soldier Whistler with Flag, sings "Yankee Doodle". This was made by Wendel (now MMM) in the early 1980s shortly after they purchased the Griesbaum assets and factory. Rare confederate soldier, excellent condition. Single owner who was collector. 15" high (flag goes to 18").
Our Price:
$890.00
Baseball Catcher Whistler Automaton - 1980s (excellent condition)
Early 1980s Baseball Catcher Whistler with old-style uniform, sings "Take Me Out to the Ball Game". This was made by Wendel (now MMM) in the early 1980s shortly after they purchased the Griesbaum assets and factory. Excellent condition, uncommon character. Single owner who was collector. 12.5" high.
SOLD
Baseball Whistler Automaton 1980s - (excellent condition)
Early 1980s Baseball Player Whistler with old-style uniform, sings "Take Me Out to the Ball Game". This was made by Wendel (now MMM) in the early 1980s shortly after they purchased the Griesbaum assets and factory. Excellent condition. Single owner who was collector. 15" high.
SOLD
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'Whistling' Automata
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Griesbaum 1930's Vagabond Whistler with Light (all original)
Single owner 1930s Griesbaum all original Whistler. Fully operational and lightly cleaned and restored. Sings "Show Me the Way to Go Home". Light uses two D cells and works. Almost 19" high to top of lamp.
SOLD
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