Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Jun 08, 2011

LOT 14

Singing Bird Attributed to Karl Griesbaum, Germany. Made circa 1950 in the style of the late 19th Century. Fine, repoussé sterling silver and gilt singing bird box. Accompanied by a key.

C. Rectangular, ?bombé? form with repoussé relief decoration of fruits, flowers and birds. M. Singing bird movement: going barrel, rectangular belows, Griesbaum whistle, the bird rotating and moving wings, tail and beak, controlled by a rack and two cams mounted beneath the barrel, gilt brass grille engraved with foliage, activated by a pull-stop in the side of the case. Base stamped ?Tiffany & Co.? Dim. 100 x 64 x 38 mm.