Karl Griesbaum was born in 1872, in the family of Mathias Griesbaum, a clockmaker. At the age of 33, Griesbaum was running the workshop making micro-mechanics for such clocks. One day Mr. Rosenau, the owner of a trading firm in Frankfurt that specialized in jewelry and clocks, brought a Swiss snuffbox to Griesbaum to make a copy and adapt. For Griesbaum, this seemingly insignificant event became a turning point in his life and he started manufacturing music boxes and snuff boxes with singing birds and founded his firm named, Karl Griesbaum. At that time, the Griesbaum family produced boxes with singing birds of three different price categories. The most expensive boxes were made of polished metal, then came unpolished metal boxes, and finally plain brass boxes. He died in the year 1941.
Hand Carved Whistler by Karl Griesbaum, Circa 1960's
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in High Point, NC
Mid-century hand carving of a whistler by Karl Griesbaum. These "whistlers" are wonderful folk carvings which, when the key is turned, turn their heads and whistle. In this case,...
Fruitwood
Two Hand Carved Musician Cherub Angel Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved pair of musician cherub angels, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. We believe that this pieces are from the 1960s or older. A nice addition to any r...
Wood
19Thc Hand Carved Dough Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 19thc bread board with a handle and mortised in the back side.Found in the state of Maine.The board is in fine condition.
Wood
$3,520Sale Price|57% Off
H 31.25 in W 14 in D 16 in
Mexican Carved Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, circa 1960
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Camden, ME
A finely detailed studio carved cocobolo hand chair crafted in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico, circa 1960. The Studio carved hand has an incised love line and life line. The artist ha...
Cocobolo
$1,550
H 34.75 in W 1.38 in D 2.5 in
Early 20th Century Antique Folk Art Carved Walking Stick Whistle Cane
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CARVED FOLK ART CANE WITH WHIMSICAL FIGURAL MOTIFS Probably early 20th century 34 3/4" L Carved from a single length of hardwood, this highly expressive folk art cane is conceived ...
Brass, Metal
1960's Solid Wood Hand Carved Primitive Totem Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully hand crafted solid wood totemic sculpture with detailed features highlighting its authentic presence. This unique piece meshes style and art into a eye catching and taste...
Wood
Carved Wooden Milliners Mannequin Head, Vintage Italy, circa 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved head. Italy, 1960s to 1970s. Ideal decoration item, used in the displaying and making of hats. Hand carved from wood. Nice display piece in any room. Foun...
Wood
Rare Italian Hand Carved Folk Art Santos Doll, circa 1840
Located in London, GB
We are proud to offer a mid-19th century hand carved figure of a Santos doll. The figure is made using pine wood and section constructed with pinned wooden...
Pine
$195Sale Price|51% Off
H 17 in Dm 5.5 in
Hand Carved Mango Wood Cone Sculpture, Ethiopia, Tribal, 1960
Located in New York, NY
A single piece of solid mango wood, hand carved into a standing cone, circa 1960. Use it as door stoppers, or in a group for an eye-catching accent in any rustic or eclectic decor, i...
Wood
Hand Carved Folk Art Standing Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand Carved Wooden Pig - a compliment to many settings - great in the kitchen, on a shelf, console table, or even staged on a table in the garden. He / she is the perfect little p...
Wood
Hand-Carved Moroccan Burl Wood Spoon by Berber Tribes, Folk Art, 1940
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand Carved antique African Moroccan burl wood large spoon. Large Moroccan ethnic folk art hand crafted and carved large cooking spoon. Great patina, rou...
Wood
Hand-Carved Wood Panel "Two Ninas" by Jose Sevill, Folk Art, 1950s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand carved Two Ninas wall sculpture. It's signed M Ramirez on the bottom right but, we're not sure if there was a collaboration with Jose Sevill who might be responsible for the pa...
Wood
Antique Hand-Carved Moorish Harem Shoe, Turkey, Circa 1870
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique hand-carved wooden Turkish harem shoe. One shoe only available. Great decorative collector item, circa 1870.
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