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German Enamel Singing Bird Box
$12,500List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Emil Brenk (Artist)
- Attributed to:Karl Griesbaum (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 30-6414 1stDibs: LU89117922303
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