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KARL GRIESBAUM

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  KARL GRIESBAUM SINGING BIRD CAGE AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX with Karl Griesbaum mark and "Made in Germany" to base - h:12.50 w:6 in.
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  German Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Cage Automaton GERMANY, EARLY 20TH CENTURY A German singing bird cage automaton manufactured by Karl Griesbaum (1872-1941). The automaton consists of a faux red bird on a perch surrounded by twigs and berries. The underside bears an impressed K&G mark.Measures 11" tall
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  Karl Griesbaum Automaton Bird Box Silvered Metal: Karl Griesbaum automaton bird music box, silvered metal rectangular box in the form of an Italian Baroque cassone, originally containing a mechanical bird which pops through a hinged top and filigree plate when a lever with a bird motif is utilized, key and incomplete bird included in back compartment, hallmarked and marked, "Made in Germany. " 2. 25" H x 4" W x 2. 5" D. Not functional, bird included - incomplete and in need of repair, screws missing. Condition Notice to bidders: Condition reports and additional photographs are available by request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Available payment options on Bidsquare
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  Karl Griesbaum Sterling Silver Automaton Bird Box: Karl Griesbaum Sterling Silver Automaton Bird Box, Germany, early 20th century, case by Emil Brenk, rectangular shape, revealing hinged compartmented front and back panels for cigarettes, the hinged bird cover adorned with rhinestones, impressed marks, 3 3/8 x 4 5/8 in. . Estimate $500-700 . . In working condition. . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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  KARL GRIESBAUM SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON: German birdcage made by Karl Griesbaum containing an automated miniature bird with black feathers, perching on a stand decorated with small wire work leaves and berries. Great head movement and sound. Cage is mounted to base with a beaded border. Raised on four feet. Underside of base marked with maker's stamped mark K G with a bird over three mountain peaks, Made in Germany. Approx. 10.75'' h x 6.75'' l x 5.5'' w.CONDITION: Scattered loss of finish to base, wear consistent with age and use. Currently working, but not guaranteed to keep working.
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  AUTOMATON GRIESBAUM SINGING BIRD IN CAGE, early 20th century, with red feathers, marked on underside, Germany and KENd, and on the underside by Karl Griesbaum. Bird turns its head, moves its tail and sings when wound; 12" high.
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  KARL GRIESBAUM SONG BIRD GERMAN AUTOMATION IN GILT BRASS CAGE, MID 19TH CENTURY. 12 1/2"H X 6 1/2"WKarl Griesbaum song bird German automation in gilt brass cage, mid 19th century., Articulated bird with feathers in brass cage with flowers, windup mechanism below, start/stop switch on lower rim. Marked on bottom with makers mark and "Germany." In working condition. Dimensions: 12 1/2"H x 6 1/2"W
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  German Rococo style silver singing bird automaton music box, Karl Griesbaum, Germany, 20th Century lightly-gilt repousse silver case decorated with floral forms and amorini; 2 in. H., 3 1/8 X 4 1/4 in.
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  German Filigree Ormolu Singing Bird Box
  Karl Griesbaum, Model No. 19, Early 20th Century
  The feathered bird within a filigree rectangular case, the front with stop/start button. Underside with impressed factory mark. Together with two bird-form keys.
  Height: 1-3/4 in (4.5 cm); Width: 4-1/8 in (10.5 cm); Depth: 2-3/4 in (7 cm)
  
  One very small area of verdigris near hinge of top; otherwise in overall good condition.
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  Property of another owner A German enamel and gilt metal singing bird music box 20th century The lid painted with a building on a lake shore concealing the singing bird flanked by figures in a garden landscape the front and back centered by a bird in flight impressed KG bird mark for Karl Griesbaum above MADE IN GERMANY.height 2in (5.5cm); width 4in (10.5cm); depth 2 3/4in (7cm)
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  A German silver singing bird cigarette box . 20th century Overall chased with foliate ornament the hinged lid decorated with putti in flight concealing the singing bird the hinged sides opening to reveal cigarette compartments and glass sides impressed with KG bird mark for Karl Griesbaum EB in an oval and 925.height 2 1/4in (6cm); width 4 3/4in (12.5cm); depth 3 1/4in (8.5cm)
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  A German enamel and gilt metal singing bird music box . 20th century The lid depicting a courting couple in a rural landscape concealing the singing bird the sides decorated with landscape vignettes impressed KG bird mark for Karl Griesbaum KEN-D in a lozenge impressed EB in an oval and Made in Germany to underside. height 2 1/4in (6cm); width 4in (10.5cm); depth 2 1/4in (6.5cm)
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  A German enamel and gilt metal singing bird music box . 20th century The hinged lid decorated with a basket of flowers concealing the singing bird impressed KG bird mark for Karl Griesbaum and Made in Germany.height 2in (5.5cm); width 4in (10.5cm); depth 2 3/4in (7cm)
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  A Singing Bird Automaton German Works Attributed to Karl Griesbaum Case by Emil Brenk Gold plated metal box with polychrome enamels circular vignettes on all four sides the top having a garden seen with two male figures and a woman on a swing. The oval hinged top opens to a feathered bird with moving wings and singing. Beautiful sound. The bottom is stamped "EB" "metal" and "Germany". With key.
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  A Mechanical Singing Bird Automaton by Karl Griesbaum Workshop Germany ca. 20th Century The brass birdcage contains a miniature bird with red and black feathers perching on a stand which is decorated with small leaves and berries. Cage is mounted to a gilt base with scroll repousse border and small feet underneath. Base marked with maker's stamped mark "K G with a bird over three paramount picks" "Germany" and "KEN-D" in diamond shape on the bottom. Measures approx. 11-1/4"T x 6-1/2"D at the widest point. Integral key. Ring at the top to hang. Working order not tested or guaranteed.
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  A German Silver Singing Bird Automaton Box Karl Griesbaum 20th Century having a rectangular repousse top with male and female figures in repose playing instruments surrounding the oval putti decorated lid opening to reveal a gilt pierced filigree surface with a polychrome bird above the conforming case with the original bird form key and fitted case. Height 1 1/2 x width 4 1/4 x depth 2 1/2 inches.
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  A GERMAN SILVER SINGING BIRD CIGARETTE BOX, EARLY 20TH CENTURY profusely chased with fancy birds amongst foliate scrolls, the hinged cover with applied marcasites birds with ruby paste eyes, concealing the singing bird, the hinged sides opening to reveal cigarette compartments and glass sides, impressed with KG bird mark for Karl Griesbaum, 11.5cm x 8 x 4.6 high
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  GERMAN CAGED SONGBIRD AUTOMATON - Singing Bird Automaton by German maker Karl Griesbaum circa 1900-1910.The domed brass cage has a rigid scrolled handle, with painted detail at the bottom (peeling). The bird, with real orange and black feathers, is all original and it is posed on a T-stand surrounded by paper leaves. The song is clear and strong, with warbles and trills, the bird's tail flutters, the head moves side to side and the beak opens and closes. Overall in very good condition, considering the age. The winding key is on the underside, the switch is on the side. Marked only "Made in Germany". 12" tall, 6 1/4" diam. Needs cleaning.
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  KARL GRIESBAUM AUTOMATON SINGING BIRD MUSIC BOX Germany, Early 20th CenturyThe gilt-metal case with cast faux filigree design. Oval hinged cover reveals red-feathered bird. With single drawer marked Ken-D" and "Made in Germany" to underside. Height 2.75". Width 4.25". Depth 2.75"."ConditionNot in working order. Bird does not fit into works so cover does not close. Level moves, but is not causing anything to move internally. Lacking key. Scattered loss to gilding, although base metal is also gold-tone so it is not very noticeable. Bird with loss to feathers. Back corners of cover are dented.
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  Karl Griesbaum German Stamped Brass & Wood Musical Bird Cage Early 20th cent.
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  2 CARVED GERMAN WHISTLER FIGURES: 2 pieces total to include 1) Karl Griesbaum, man holding a lantern, a key in the other hand and bottle in pocket, 15'' h. x 4 3/4'' x 3 3/4''. 2) Portly man with a beer stein, 8'' h. x 4 1/2'' x 3''.CONDITION: Will whistle and move heads with gentle assistance, both could use service. Key in office.
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  German Mechanical Bird Cage Music Box, Karl Griesbaum song bird automation in brass cage. German. Mid 19th century. Articulated bird with feathers in brass cage with flowers, windup mechanism below, start/stop switch on lower rim. Marked on bottom with maker's mark and "Made in Germany." On felted mahogany stand. 11" high
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  Lot 51 Property of an Alexandria, VA Collector Two German Metal Singing Bird Boxes 20th Century The first, Karl Griesbaum, the brass body having a filigree top, the oval lid opening to reveal a polychrome feathered bird which pivots and sings, impressed on underside with maker's mark; the second, Emile Brenk, the silver plate body repoussé decorated with a village scene on a textured ground, the oval lid opening to reveal a polychrome feathered bird; impressed on underside EB and METAL. Mechanism of second is not working; soiling to surface of first. Height of first: 1-3/4 in (4.5 cm); Width: 4 in (10.2 cm); Depth: 2-1/2 in (6.4 cm)
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  * Three Birdcage Automata Height of tallest 11 1/2 inches. * Three Birdcage Automata 19th century two examples marked Made in France to the underside, together with a German example with a mechanism by Karl Griesbaum, marked KG/ Made in Germany to the underside. Height of tallest 11 1/2 inches. Estimate $ 400-600 Property from the Collection of Edwin M. Roth, Aspen, Colorado
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  19th c Singing Bird Box A late 19th century Enamel and Silver Singing Bird Box Automaton, probably Austrian. Similar to examples by Karl Griesbaum, hand painted 18th century style pastoral scenes, engine-turned and guilloche panels, bird-form lever slides to open the oval hinged lid revealing a feathered bird. Stamped "935" only underneath. In a fitted presentation case, with key. A very small spot of white enamel missing at one side. The key fits the wind, and turns; bird pops up and moves slightly. Lid requires some manipulation. Bird does not tweet. 4" wide. ESTIMATE $4,000-6,000
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  Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box. Germany: Karl Griesbaum (attributed to), ca. 1905. Mechanical singing bird box with polished tortoiseshell case. Silver engraved lid depicts flowers and a bird in flight. Articulated wings and beak. Hinged key compartment at rear. Bird sings and moves for approximately sixteen seconds before disappearing back inside the box. With later key. 3 ¾ x 2 ½ x 1 ¼”. Good working condition. Video on request.
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  Vintage Automaton Bird in Cage. : Vintage automaton bird on stand in a brass bird cage with hinging chain and floral border to plinth base of cage. Apparently unmarked, but in the style of Karl Griesbaum. From a Bronxville, NY estate. - Dimensions: 6" w x 11" h Condition All mechanical items sold as is.
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  19th c Singing Bird Box: A late 19th century Enamel and Silver Singing Bird Box Automaton, probably Austrian. Similar to examples by Karl Griesbaum, hand painted 18th century style pastoral scenes, engine-turned and guilloche panels, bird-form lever slides to open the oval hinged lid revealing a feathered bird. Stamped "935" only underneath. In a fitted presentation case, with key. A very small spot of white enamel missing at one side. The key fits the wind, and turns; bird pops up and moves slightly. Lid requires some manipulation. Bird does not tweet.   4" wide. ESTIMATE $4, 000-6, 000 Condition A very small spot of white enamel missing at one side. The key fits the wind, and turns; bird pops up and moves slightly. Lid requires some manipulation. Bird does not tweet.
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  Gilt Automaton Box with Singing Bird: probably German, early 20th century, gilt with wire filigree pattern, possibly by Karl Griesbaum, 1-1/2 x 4-1/4 x˜2-1/2 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Condition in partial working order, does not always close, open/close switch not functional, missing wind-up key
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  Automaton enamel and gilt musical bird box, German, early 20th C., case by Emil Brenk, movement likely by Karl Griesbaum, case beautifully designed on all sides with classical motifs including circular vignettes on sides and top with a garden scene with a male figure and two women, sliding button on front opens cover to reveal a feathered automaton bird that flap wings and opens beak while singing and twirling around atop a reticulated oval panel, winding mechanism to base along with marks "EB" and "METALL", "German" stamped on back base rim, wear consistent with age and use including rubbing of gilt, no winding key, wear to feathers, etc., 2" h. x 4 1/8" w. x 2 5/8" d.
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  Automaton enamel and gilt musical bird box, German, early 20th C., case by Emil Brenk, movement likely by Karl Griesbaum, case ornately designed on all sides with gilded and etched geometric designs to sides, enameled top with floral swags on cobalt blue ground with accents of white and black enamel, sliding button on front opens cover to reveal a feathered automon bird that flap wings and opens beak while twirling around atop a reticulated oval panel, winding mechanism to base along with marks "EB" and "METALL", wear consistent with age and use including rubbing of gilt, no winding key, singing mechanism not working but automation mechanism is, wear to feathers, etc., 2" h. x 4 1/4" w. x 3" d.
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  Continental .900 Silver Singing Bird Automaton Music Box , c. 1900, attr. Karl Griesbaum, Schwarzwald, Germany, marked "900", decorated with classical trophees, sliding button activates lid and singing bird, hinged lid to rear holds bird-form winding key, h. 1 1/2 in., w. 4 in., d. 2 1/2 in., accompanied by la leather box
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  German automaton singing bird in cage, Karl Griesbaum, gilt metal cage on circular base with beaded and floral trim, on/off switch at side, winding key to underside, chirp observed operating at this time, beak does not move, approx 11.25"h, 6.5"diam, 3lbs
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  A Gilt Metal Singing Bird in Cage Automaton by Karl Griesbaum Workshop Germany, Late 19th/Early 20th Century marked KG with bird-and-mountain, Made in Germany, and KEN-D in a diamond to the underside. Height 11 1/2 inches.
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  A German Gilt Metal Singing Automaton Bird Cage by Karl Griesbaum First Half 20th Century bearing factory cipher, stamped Made in Germany and Ken-D (in diamond) to the underside.  Height 11 inches.
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  KARL GRIESBAUM BIRD IN CAGE AUTOMATON Vintage German Mechanical Singing Bird, in brass cage set on a heavy enameled brass footed base, 9" high, 4 3/4" sq. Has key. Observed operating.
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  KARL GRIESBAUM GERMAN BIRD AUTOMATONsigned to underside; in a gilt metal cage; Condition: bird chirps and moves; 6 1/2 inches wide; 5 1/4 inches deep; 11 inches high Condition:
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  Karl Griesbaum "Whistling Drunk", polychrome carved wood drunk being supported by a lamp post, key wind mechanism at back with lighted post, bulb should be replaced, battery compartment was corroded, was cleaned out and new batteries installed, now functioning, 19"H, generally excellent condition
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  Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Automaton, in brass cut corner cage, moves and sings various tunes when wound, 11"H x 5-1/2"D, in good vintage condition, some losses to paint
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  Gem Set Silver Gilt Automaton Singing Bird Box, early 20th century probably by Karl Griesbaum, the case set with cabochon and cut rubies, emeralds, sapphires and halved pearls 1.75 x 4 x 2.75 in — 3.2 x 8.3 x 7 cm
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  2 GERMAN SINGING BIRDS IN CAGES AUTOMATONSAttributed to maker Karl Griesbaum. Two German singing bird automatons with dome form jeweled and gilt metal cage with two singing birds. One marked "Made in West Germany" to bottom. Approx. height 11 in., and 10 in.
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  213 Birdbox-Griesbaum, Karl (Triberg Germany) .800 silver embossed repoussé singing birdbox, the bird sings a tune while flapping its wings, moving its beak and dancing on its perch, c1935. Partially feathered in hummingbird feathers, 100 x 67 x 37mm.
  This lot sold on September 24, 2006 for $2200