07-29-200607-29-2006
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2345Boston
July 29, 2006 10:00 AMCalender
559

Singing Bird Box by Griesbaum

Sell one like this
$3,290$2,800
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2345Location: BostonDate / Time: July 29, 2006 10:00AM

Description:

Singing Bird Box by Griesbaum, with going-barrel movement, bird with iridescent plumage, moving metal beak, wings, perch and tail, in blue enameled case with engraved brass decoration, pierced grille, and engraved gilt-metal base with integral key drawer and paste gem-set feet, ht. 3 x wd. 5 1/2 in., (song weak).
Estimate $2,500-3,500

Keywords

gilt-metal base, metal beak