Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Oct 23, 2011

LOT 371

GRIESBAUM, GREEN ENAMEL Griesbaum, Germany, case by Emil Brenk. Made in the mid 20th century. Fine gilt-metal and green enamel singing bird box. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, rectangular with canted corners, entirely decorated in green enamel with gilt foliate scrolls, matching cover with two kissing birds, the underside stamped EB within cartouche. 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. 11 cm x 7.5 cm x 5 mm.