Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011
LOT 174
Singing Bird Box with Two Birds Attributed to Karl Griesbaum, Germany. Made circa 1930. Fine and very rare, silver and painted on enamel singing bird box with two birds.
HKD 180,000 - 260,000
USD 23,000 - 33,000 / EUR 17,000 - 24,000
C. Rectangular with engraved scroll decoration, lobed corners, bird cover painted with a scene of an arcadian landscape with a rotunda by a lakeside. M. Rectangular brass, going barrel and rectangular bellows, the two revolving birds with moving wings, tails and beaks, controlled by cams mounted beneath the barrel wheel, gilt brass grill pierced and engraved with two birds. Dim. 37 x 56 x 108 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: - |
Notes
Singing bird boxes with more than one bird are very rare. Only one example is known
from the early 19th century and only a small number, including the present box were
made in the 20th century.