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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
German Two Bird Singing Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
brass cage. The Birds Take turns singing to each other. West Germany circa 1900.
Category
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
Category
Early 20th Century German Bird Cages
Materials
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Bird Cages
Materials
Brass, 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
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
Category
Vintage 1930s Musical Instruments
Materials
Bronze


