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Who is Karl Griesbaum?
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Karl Griesbaum was an acclaimed designer and crafter of ornate decorative objects that produced the sound of birds singing when wound. His designs included music boxes and snuff boxes as well as bird cage figurines and statues. Find a selection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
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Mid-Century Swiss Automaton Brass Cage with Moving and Singing Bird
Located in Dallas, TX
ring for easy hanging. Inside the gilded cage, there is miniature automaton bird sited on a branch
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Bird Cages
Materials
Brass
Reuge automation two singing birds in gilt birdcage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Reuge Swiss music box domed birdcage with two singing and moving birds in very clean, unused
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Bird Cages
Materials
Metal
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19th Century French Gilt Bronze Singing Bird Automaton on Carved Giltwood Base
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional antique singing bird automaton clock, crafted in France circa 1880, is a finely
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Bird Cages
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique large double singing bird-in-cage, by Bontems
Located in London, GB
the most popular and pleasing singing bird cage models ever produced, this example is one of those
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
A stunning Hexagonal shaped, gilt bronze and Sevres Singing Cage by Bontems
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very fine Hexagonal gilt bronze and Sevres plaque single singing bird-in-cage, by
Category
Antique 1880s Musical Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Large triple antique singing bird-in-cage, by Phallibois
Located in London, GB
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Point of interest -
When you get to three or even four birds singing under one cage, you are suddenly
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass


