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German silver singing bird automaton, by Karl Griesbaum, c.…
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German silver singing bird automaton, by Karl Griesbaum, c. 1900, the rectangular silver case embossed with figural scenes and trophies, operated by a lever on the front which releases an oval cover embossed with cherubs releasing a caged coloured feathered bird, with later London import marks. The box, length 10 cm. Note: the box in good condition with original key, the bird not working Provenance: Purchased from Cordy's in February 2009; Bryan Jackson collection of music boxes and toys
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Entertainment Equipment: Musical Boxes & Automata