- A GERMAN ENAMELLED GILT SINGING BIRD
A GERMAN ENAMELLED GILT SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON A German enamelled gilt singing bird automaton, early 20th century, case by Emil Brenk, movement likely by Karl Griesbaum, the decorated with landscape and floral sprays, marked 'EB' in oval and 'METALL, 2"h x 4.25"l x 2.75"d. Note: a similar example sold Winter Assoc., CT, December 2022
- VIENNESE KARL GRIESBAUM GILT ENAMEL
VIENNESE KARL GRIESBAUM GILT ENAMEL SINGING BIRD BOXA Viennese Karl Griesbaum, Emil Brenk gilt and enamel singing bird box. Having enameled panels to four side and top depicting architecturals. The hinged cover opens to a bird automaton that sings. The bird automation having wings, beak and body in movement.
Case is marked E.B. and metal to underside of base.
Ht: 1.75" Wd: 4.25" Dpth: 3"
- 19TH C SINGING BIRD BOXA late 19th century
19TH C SINGING BIRD BOXA 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.
- KARL GRIESBAUM SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON:
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.
- KARL GRIESBAUM SINGING BIRD IN CAGE
KARL GRIESBAUM SINGING BIRD IN CAGE AUTOMATONMechanical automaton clockwork bird in a brass cage. Bird moves and sings. Marked with a KG Bird in Diamond as well as "GERMANY" and "Ken-D." Circa 1930s. Measures 9-1/2" tall.
- KARL GRIESBAUM SINGING BIRDS IN CAGE
KARL GRIESBAUM SINGING BIRDS IN CAGE AUTOMATONMechanical automaton clockwork birds in a brass cage. Birds move and sing. Marked with a KG Bird in Diamond as well as "GERMANY" and "Ken-D." Circa 1930s. Measures 11-1/2" tall.
- KARL GRIESBAUM AUTOMATON SINGING BIRD
KARL GRIESBAUM AUTOMATON SINGING BIRD IN CAGEGerman 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
- A German Gilt Metal Singing Automaton
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.
- KARL GRIESBAUM (GERMANY) SILVER SINGING
KARL GRIESBAUM (GERMANY) SILVER SINGING BIRD BOX, FIRST QUARTER 20TH CENTURY 2 X 4 1/4 X 3 IN. (5.1 X 10.8 X 7.6 CM.)KARL GRIESBAUM (GERMANY) SILVER SINGING BIRD BOX, FIRST QUARTER 20TH CENTURY, marked under base 'K.G./Germany/Sterling' and with his cypher of a bird on a branch, of shaped rectangular form all atop four compressed bun feet, with repousse decoration of putti to oval lid and enclosed within shaped cartouches all reserved on ground of repousse scrolling foliage, bird form slide Dimensions: 2 x 4 1/4 x 3 in. (5.1 x 10.8 x 7.6 cm.)
- KARL GRIESBAUM (GERMANY) METAL AND ENAMEL
KARL GRIESBAUM (GERMANY) METAL AND ENAMEL SINGING BIRD BOX, 20TH CENTURY 1 1/4 X 4 X 2 1/2 IN. (3.2 X 10.2 X 6.4 CM.)KARL GRIESBAUM (GERMANY) METAL AND ENAMEL SINGING BIRD BOX, 20TH CENTURY, signed with initials and cypher under base, rectangular, the cover with painted enamel scene of courting couple, the sides with green and white enamel centering a polychrome bird, the oval cover opening to reveal a bird with colored plumage tips Dimensions: 1 1/4 x 4 x 2 1/2 in. (3.2 x 10.2 x 6.4 cm.)
- KARL GRIESBAUM GERMAN BIRD AUTOMATONsigned
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:
- KARL GRIESBAUM GERMAN MECHANICAL SINGING
KARL GRIESBAUM GERMAN MECHANICAL SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON (WORKING), HEIGHT: 11-1/4 INCHESKarl Griesbaum German Mechanical Singing Bird Automaton (working), Height: 11-1/4 inches