A silver-gilt singing bird box
by Karl Griesbaum, circa 1930
Model 14B, with going-barrel movement, the bird with multi-coloured feathered plumage, moving wings, beak and tail feather, rising through pierced gilt grille, in silver-gilt case bearing Sterling marks, rococo style chasing with Putti musicians to lid, on bun feet, start/stop to right-hand side, no key, height with lid closed 5.5 cm, length 10.5cm.
Model 14B, with going-barrel movement, the bird with multi-coloured feathered plumage, moving wings, beak and tail feather, rising through pierced gilt grille, in silver-gilt case bearing Sterling marks, rococo style chasing with Putti musicians to lid, on bun feet, start/stop to right-hand side, no key, height with lid closed 5.5 cm, length 10.5cm.
Sold for
£875
inc. premium
Category: Decorative Arts / Silver
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