Karl Griesbaum was born in 1872, in the family of Mathias Griesbaum, a clockmaker. At the age of 33, Griesbaum was running the workshop making micro-mechanics for such clocks. One day Mr. Rosenau, the owner of a trading firm in Frankfurt that specialized in jewelry and clocks, brought a Swiss snuffbox to Griesbaum to make a copy and adapt. For Griesbaum, this seemingly insignificant event became a turning point in his life and he started manufacturing music boxes and snuff boxes with singing birds and founded his firm named, Karl Griesbaum. At that time, the Griesbaum family produced boxes with singing birds of three different price categories. The most expensive boxes were made of polished metal, then came unpolished metal boxes, and finally plain brass boxes. He died in the year 1941.
Hand Carved Whistler by Karl Griesbaum, Circa 1960's
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in High Point, NC
Mid-century hand carving of a whistler by Karl Griesbaum. These "whistlers" are wonderful folk carvings which, when the key is turned, turn their heads and whistle. In this case,...
Fruitwood
$3,520Sale Price|57% Off
H 31.25 in W 14 in D 16 in
Mexican Carved Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, circa 1960
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Camden, ME
A finely detailed studio carved cocobolo hand chair crafted in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico, circa 1960. The Studio carved hand has an incised love line and life line. The artist ha...
Cocobolo
Two Hand Carved Musician Cherub Angel Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved pair of musician cherub angels, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. We believe that this pieces are from the 1960s or older. A nice addition to any r...
Wood
$1,550
H 34.75 in W 1.38 in D 2.5 in
Early 20th Century Antique Folk Art Carved Walking Stick Whistle Cane
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CARVED FOLK ART CANE WITH WHIMSICAL FIGURAL MOTIFS Probably early 20th century 34 3/4" L Carved from a single length of hardwood, this highly expressive folk art cane is conceived ...
Brass, Metal
1960's Solid Wood Hand Carved Primitive Totem Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully hand crafted solid wood totemic sculpture with detailed features highlighting its authentic presence. This unique piece meshes style and art into a eye catching and taste...
Wood
19Thc Hand Carved Dough Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 19thc bread board with a handle and mortised in the back side.Found in the state of Maine.The board is in fine condition.
Wood
Hand Carved Mango Wood Cone Sculpture, Ethiopia, Tribal, 1960
Located in New York, NY
A single piece of solid mango wood, hand carved into a standing cone, circa 1960. Use it as door stoppers, or in a group for an eye-catching accent in any rustic or eclectic decor, i...
Wood
Hand-Carved Moroccan Burl Wood Spoon by Berber Tribes, Folk Art, 1940
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand Carved antique African Moroccan burl wood large spoon. Large Moroccan ethnic folk art hand crafted and carved large cooking spoon. Great patina, rou...
Wood
Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art Dog Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Folky hand-carved dog head found in the midwest.
Wood
Carved Wooden Milliners Mannequin Head, Vintage Italy, circa 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved head. Italy, 1960s to 1970s. Ideal decoration item, used in the displaying and making of hats. Hand carved from wood. Nice display piece in any room. Foun...
Wood
Mexican Coyote Sculpture · Hand-Carved Wood
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940 · We offer Mexican Coyote Sculpture · Hand-Carved Wood. The coyote howls. Head thrown back, mouth open, body stretched to its limit — this ...
Wood
Carved Wooden Milliners Head, Vintage Germany, circa 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved head. Germany, 1960s. Ideal decoration item, used in the displaying and making of hats. Hand carved from wood. Nice display piece in any room. Found at an...
Wood
Hand Carved Folk Art Wood Basket
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand carved Folk Art wood basket depicting fruit. We had the wood professionally refinished. Basket measures 15" wide, 3.5" deep and 16.75" high.
Wood
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H 12 in Dm 6.5 in
Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum 1930
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique singing bird in a cage automaton, Karl Griesbaum, circa 1930. A feathered single bird sings its various bird song calls while moving its tail and opening it's beak in...
Brass
Automa Tedesco Gabbia Con Uccello Cantante e Animato 1920s Karl Griesbaum
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Milano, MI
Automa Animato Tedesco Gabbia Con Uccellino del 1920 circa costituito da una gabbia rotonda in ottone dorato con al suo interno un uccello animato canterino su di un trespolo con un ...
Brass
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H 10.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton Karl Griesbaum 1930
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique singing bird in a cage automoton, Karl Griesbaum, circa 1930 A feathered single bird sings its various bird song calls w...
Brass
1950's, Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Music Cage
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
THis 1950's German made Brass Musical bird cage automaton features a colourful feathered bird perched on a brass stand with foliage atop a brown ve...
Brass
Mid-20th Century Karl Griesbaum Automaton
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Automaton signing bird in cage music box by Karl Griesbaum. Made in Germany, working condition. 12 1/4" top of loop, 6 1/4 "dia. We have been a major source for t...
Metal
Antique Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Box Automaton
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rectangular music box in gilded brass and polychrome enamel. The music box is adorned on the sides with translucent blue enamel panels and medallions depicting representing an alpine...
Enamel, Vermeil
Karl Griesbaum German Brass Singing Bird Cage Music Box, Marked Kg Ken-D
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in New York, NY
A charming automated birdcage music box with the bird's head turning, beak moving and tail moving up and down in sync with the chirping sound.
Brass
Karl Griesbaum German Brass Singing Bird Cage Music Box, Marked Kg Ken-D
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in New York, NY
A charming automated birdcage music box with the bird's head turning, beak moving and tail moving up and down in sync with the chirping sound.
Brass
Singing Bird Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in New Orleans, LA
This enchanting German bird box is a work of mechanical wonder, featuring a movement crafted by the renowned Karl Griesbaum. Hand-painted enamel adorns th...
Enamel