Fine Jewellery - 18th November 2021
Lot 202
A late 19th century silver singing bird automaton music box
Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £1900
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Description
A late 19th century silver singing bird automaton music box, probably German, in the manner of Karl Griesbaum, of shaped rectangular form, the top with oval hinged cover decorated with a figural scene, opening to reveal a feathered automated bird and pierced grill, the box repoussé decorated with birds amongst scrolling foliage, with applied opening catch in the form of a bird, hinged compartment to the reverse concealing a key, 10cm wide