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KARL GRIESBAUM GERMAN SINGING BIRD BOX

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Mechanical singing bird automaton, German, mechanism: Mechanical singing bird automaton, German, mechanism most likely by Karl Griesbaum, Case by Emil Brenk.Box is decorated with polychrome enamels panels, circular vignettes on all four sides, the top le

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Karl Griesbaum Silver Mechanical Automaton Bird Box: Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Box with Silver Case. Mechanical singing bird automaton by Karl Griesbaum, Germany, key-wind clockwork mechanism. The bird with bright plumage sings and turns around, flaps

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A mechanical bird box with German 800 silver case: Karl Griesbaum, Germany, 20th century Now disassembled, lacking attachment screws, winding key, working condition unknown. 2in. H x 4 in. W x 2 ¼ in. L (GMP no #)

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A German Mechanical Singing Bird Box: 20th century, with a filigree case. Marked as pictured, key wind. The bird rotates, the wings flap and the beak opens and closes. Dimensions: 4 1/8" x 2 3/4" x 1 3/4".

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SINATRA GERMAN STERLING SILVER SINGING BIRD BOX: The underside of the antique sterling silver box marked ‘Germany Sterling 925’ and with Corbell & Co., Los Angeles tag taped to underside inscribed ‘Sterling Musical Bird Box $350.’ Height, 2

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German cased enamel animated singing bird box, the: German cased enamel animated singing bird box, the single bird rises from an enamel decorated case with gilt hinged top, which lifts up when pressed. The bird then turns to both sides. The box retains

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Rare Silver Book Shape Form Singing Bird Box: French or German, c. 1930, with Medallion. 5" x 3.75" x 1.5"

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KOHLER GNK WINDUP SINGING BLACK BIRD & BOX: Made in Germany by Kohler GNK. Beautifully Lithographed, Realistic German Made Toy. Crow Sings, Turns Head, Moves Beak & Flaps Wings in the Original Box. 1950's 6.5" L

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KOHLER GNK WINDUP SINGING BLUE BIRD & BOX: Made in Germany by Kohler GNK. Beautifully Lithographed, Realistic German Made Toy. Blue Bird Sings, Turns Head, Moves Beak & Flaps Wings in the Original Box. The Box is Missing One End Flap, Otherwis

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KOHLER SINGING BIRD TOY: West German, litho tin and plastic; mechanical, working; sings, turns head, flaps wings; original box has torn flap, box is G; L-7", VG-EX

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925 Silver mechanical double singing bird box when the: 925 Silver mechanical double singing bird box when the knob is pulled both lids lift and two small bird sings.Supported on four scrolled foliate legs. Stamped 925.Length 7 1/8 inches. Depth 3 3/4 inch

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925 Silver mechanical singing bird box as a piano,: 925 Silver mechanical singing bird box as a piano,when the back of the piano is lifted there is a compartment for the keyalso the front lifts to expose the piano keys.Stamped 925.Length 6 1/8 inches.

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Sterling silver mechanical singing bird box. When the: Sterling silver mechanical singing bird box.When the slid bar is slid to the right the lidlifts and a small bird with feathers sings ashort song and then lowers and the lid closes.On a raised stand wi

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Mechanical singing bird box automaton: Mechanical singing bird box automaton with two young winged children standing,the girl child holding a large umbrella as well as a basket of fruit, the young boy with bow arrows around his waist.When

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Finely Crafted German Automaton Box, mid-20th c., key wind function (with original key and Karl Griesbaum 50th anniversary tag), after winding and releasing the side lever, the lid opens and a multi-colored bird emerges, sings and flaps his wings; in a cobalt blue enamel and gilded metal case made by Emil Brenk, lower edge marked "Made in Germany", base stamped EB (Emil Brenk) and "Metall", 2" high, 4" x 2 1/2". Excellent, running condition.