- AUTOMATON ENAMEL AND GILT MUSICAL BIRD
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...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.
- AUTOMATON ENAMEL AND GILT MUSICAL BIRD
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 SI...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.
- Brass filigree musical bird box, the
Brass filigree musical bird box, the hinged lid set with a carved jade medallion with pink coral beaded border, filigree overlay on all sides, plays well, the bird does not retract perfectly when the tune is finished, unmarked, 4 3/16" w, 2 11/16" d, 2" h Estimate $1,000-1,500
- 800 silver repousse musical bird box,
800 silver repousse musical bird box, serpentine case decorated with floral and cherub musical themes, winds with key from bottom, switch in the form of a bird slides to the right to turn the box on, bird hangs up a little when it turns off. Strong voice on bird, colorful feathers in good condition, 4" x 3", 2" h Estimate $1,000-1,500
- Blue enameled Reuge musical bird box,
Blue enameled Reuge musical bird box, plays nicely, does not close perfectly, needs a little adjustment, 4 3/8" x 2 3/4", Made in Switzerland Estimate $200-400