Karl Griesbaum Decorative Boxes
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.
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Creator: Karl Griesbaum
Griebaum singing bird box from the 1950s-60s
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Singing bird by the famous German producer Karl Griesbaum.
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Griebaum singing bird box from the 1950s-60s
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Beautiful Singing Bird by Karl Griesbaum
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Griesbaum singing bird box in decoratieve painted box from the 1950s-60s
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Griesbaum singing Bird Box
A stunning bird box in a uniquely painted case, showcasing fine craftsmanship and elegance.
The mechanism is wound from the bottom, and with a simple slide...
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- Who is Karl Griesbaum?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Karl 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.