Geneva, May 12, 2024
LOT 286
ATTRIBUTED TO GRIESBAUM, GERMANY, SINGING BIRD BOX, IN THE STYLE OF THE LATE 19TH CENTURY, SILVER-GILT
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
HKD 17,400 - 34,700 / USD 2,300 - 4,500 / EUR 2,100 - 4,100
Sold: CHF 4,750
A fine, silver-gilt, manual wind rectangular case with repoussé relief decoration of foliage and birds, the hinged bird cover cast.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-6-8 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Brand Attributed to Griesbaum, Germany
Model SINGING BIRD box
Year 1950
Movement No. 225
Length 100
Caliber Movement rectangular 85 x 47 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 38
Width 62
Signature movement numbered