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Who is Karl Griesbaum?

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Who is Karl Griesbaum?
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
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Bird Cages

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Brass

German Two Bird Singing Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
brass cage. The Birds Take turns singing to each other. West Germany circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century German Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century German Two Bird Singing Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage. The Birds Take turns singing to each other. West
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Early 20th Century German Bird Cages

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Brass

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bird Cages

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large triple antique singing bird-in-cage, by Phallibois
Located in London, GB
. Point of interest - When you get to three or even four birds singing under one cage, you are suddenly
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Antique Early 1900s French Musical Instruments

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Brass

A very good single singing bird in cage, by Karl Griesbaum
Located in London, GB
A very fine vintage single singing bird in cage, by Karl Griesbaum German, circa 1930 Continuous
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Vintage 1930s Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

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