An antique music box with 'Singing Bird' automaton, gilt silver, in the style of Karl Griesbaum, Germany, circa 1900. (L:10.5 x W:6.5 x H:4.5 cm)

An antique music box with 'Singing Bird' automaton, gilt silver, in the style of Karl Griesbaum, Germany, circa 1900.

Gilt silver - vermeil.

An antique mechanical music box with 'singing bird' automaton (in working order).

Small bird with real feathers, and moving wings and beak.

Music box decorated with low-relief engravings of floral scrolls, cornucopias, and birds. Interior with openwork detailing.

with a small compartment at the back to store the winding key (included).

In the style of Karl Griesbaum (1872–1941).

Stored in a jeweler's case (H: 6.5 cm x W: 13.3 cm x D: 9.3 cm).

Silver hallmarked.

Grade marked '800' for 800/1000, with crown and crescent moon, Germany, after 1888.

Germany, late 19th/early 20th century.

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€ 2.000 - € 3.000

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L:10.5 x W:6.5 x H:4.5 cm

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