Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jul 09, 2016
LOT 372
KARL GRIESBAUM DOUBLE SINGING BIRD BOX SILVER Karl Griesbaum, German. Made circa 1960. Fine, silver, double singing bird box. Accompanied by a winding key.
HKD 80,000 - 120,000
USD 10,300 - 15,450 / CHF 10,200 - 15,300
Sold: HKD 100,000
Two-body, rectangular, engraved with floral and musical motif, double oval bird cover engraved with musical instruments, stylized feet representing a leaf. The singing birds: rectangular brass, going barrel and rectangular bellow, the revolving birds with moving wings, beak and tail, controlled by two cams mounted beneath the barrel wheel.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Notes
DIM. 162 x 84 x 58 mm.