Geneva, Nov 09, 2025
LOT 398
ATTRIBUTED TO GRIESBAUM, GERMANY, SINGING BIRD BOX, IN THE STYLE OF THE LATE 19TH CENTURY, GILT BRASS
CHF 3,000 - 6,000
HKD 29,200 - 59,000 / USD 3,800 - 7,500 / EUR 3,300 - 6,500 / JPY 570,000 - 1,140,000
Sold: CHF 4,250
A fine, gilt brass, manual wind rectangular case with repoussé relief decoration of foliage and birds, the hinged bird cover cast.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Brand Attributed to Griesbaum, Germany
Year Circa 1950
Movement No. 183
Length 100
Caliber Movement rectangular 91 x 45 mm., brass, going barrel, bellows and cams; the revolving bird with moving wings, beak and tail, controlled by two cams mounted beneath the barrel wheel.
Height 40
Width 61
Accessories box