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Griebaum singing bird box from the 1950s-60s
$6,292.04
£4,745.35
€5,400
CA$8,699.29
A$9,744.67
CHF 5,118.25
MX$118,492.04
NOK 64,813.78
SEK 61,525.71
DKK 41,108.33
About the Item
Beautiful Singing Bird by Karl Griesbaum
A unique masterpiece from the 1950s or 1960s, crafted by the renowned Karl Griesbaum in Germany.
When activated, a bird elegantly emerges, turning from left to right, singing a captivating tune while moving its beak, tail, and wings with grace.
The gold-plated casing is richly decorated, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. The intricate details, particularly on the top, exude luxury and sophistication.
This piece is the perfect blend of mechanical artistry and elegant decoration. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of history and fine craftsmanship!
- Creator:Karl Griesbaum (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 1.03 in (2.6 cm)Width: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
- Style:Late Victorian (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Ca 1950-1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Look at pictures for condition!! Or please ask any question regarding condition of the item.
- Seller Location:Zonhoven, BE
- Reference Number:Seller: 9991stDibs: LU9250243742142
Karl Griesbaum
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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