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Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, May 31, 2026

LOT 157

UNSIGNED, SINGING BIRD BOX, GERMAN 925 SILVER, SILVER AND ENAMEL

HKD 28,000 - 50,000

EUR 3,100 - 5,500 / CHF 2,800 - 5,000 / USD 3,600 - 6,400 / JPY 560,000 - 1,000,000

Sold: HKD 75,000

A fine and rare, key-winding, Louis XV-style, solid silver singing bird box with integral stand modeled as a piano. Stamped with German 925 silver hallmark, German crescent moon and crown, probably made by Karl Griesbaum.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Brand Unsigned

Model Singing bird box

Reference German 925 Silver

Year circa 1930-1940

Diameter 15.5 x 10 x 8.5 cm

Weight 920gr. (approx.)

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories Accompanied by a bird-shaped key