Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2010
LOT 118
Oiseau Chanteur Attributed to Griesbaum, Germany. Made circa 1950. Fine gilt-metal singing bird box.
HKD 27,000 - 40,000
USD 3,500 - 5,100 / EUR 3,000 - 4,200
Sold: HKD 56,400
C. Two-body, rectangular entirely decorated with foliate scrolls, bird cover decorated to match, ball feet. M. Rectangular brass, going barrel and rectangular bellows, the revolving bird with moving wings, tail and beak, controlled by two cams mounted beneath the barrel wheel, gilt brass grill pierced and engraved with foliage. . Dim. 103 x 70 x 49 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |