Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011
LOT 517
Oiseau Chanteur Attributed to Griesbaum, Germany. Made circa 1950. Fine gilt metal singing bird box.
HKD 22,000 - 30,000
USD 2,800 - 3,800 / EUR 2,000 - 2,700
Sold: HKD 37,500
C. Two-body, rectangular, reeded edge, canted corners, decorated with engraved foliate scrolls, bird cover decorated with two engraved birds. 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. 74 x 113 x 50 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-7 |
Good Oxidized |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |