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Sat, Feb 19, 2022 10:00AM EST
Lot 193

German Enameled Automation Music Box Karl Griesbaum

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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Rectangular shaped singing bird automation music box with polychrome enamel adorned on the sides with translucent blue enamel panels and medallions depicting alpine lake scenes. The lid is decorated with a scene depicting a musician and 2 young women in a landscape in an 18th century style. The lid opens to reveal a small red-feathered singing bird with beak rising from a pierced oval grille. The mechanism is activated by a slide button on the front. The bottom of the case is stamped with Emil Brenk's mark. Karl Griesbaum Germany 20th century.

Condition: Good, operates intermittently (service recommended), missing winding key.

Measures: Height Approx. 2" Width: 4 1/8" Depth: 2 1/2"

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