Geneva, May 12, 2024

LOT 285

ATTRIBUTED TO GRIESBAUM, GERMANY, SINGING BIRD BOX, PAINTED ON ENAMEL

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

HKD 34,700 - 52,000 / USD 4,500 - 6,700 / EUR 4,100 - 6,200

Sold: CHF 3,750

A fine and unusual, silver-gilt, manual wind rectangular box painted on enamel showing animals


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Brand Attributed to Griesbaum, Germany

Model SINGING BIRD box

Year Circa 1950

Movement No. 2719

Length 103

Caliber 90 X 45 mm. Rectangular brass, going barrel and rectangular bellows, the revolving bird with moving wings and beak, controlled by two cams mounted beneath the barrel wheel, gilt brass grille pierced and engraved with foliage.

Height 50

Width 63

Signature movement numbered