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Karl Griesbaum Mechanical Automaton Song Bird

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Karl Griesbaum Mechanical Automaton Song Bird

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Description

Karl Griesbaum German mechanical automaton song bird music box. Bird tweets, sings and moves when wound. Red bird perched on faux foliage in a brass cage. Marked KG to underside and Made in Germany, height 11.5 inches (29cm) Measures 11 1/2" (29cm) height. Comes with glass bell jar covering.

Condition

In good condition and working order, still moves and sounds great; extremely minor tarnishing to parts of the metal; some loss to the original fabric covering the pair of red balls at either end of the perch . Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .

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Karl Griesbaum Mechanical Automaton Song Bird

Name: Karl Griesbaum Mechanical Automaton Song Bird
SKU: 165247937
Price: 450 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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