Silvered-Brass Singing Bird Box by
»Griesbaum«, c. 1950
"Karl Griesbaum, Triberg", Germany, rectangular case in the style of the late 19th century, cast with relief decoration of scrolls and flowers, lid decorated with a female mask, polychrome painted, all 4 sides with
singing bird motifs that resemble cloisonné, with going-barrel movement, bird with iridescent plumage, moving beak, wings and tail, case 5 in.
(13 cm) wide, with polychrome-painted brass "bird" key. Working.
Estimate: € 3,000/5,000
US$ 4,100/6,900
Reserve: € 2,500/US$ 3,430
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