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Karl Griesbaum Automaton Bird Box Silvered Metal

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Karl Griesbaum Automaton Bird Box Silvered Metal

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Description

Karl Griesbaum automaton bird music box, silvered metal rectangular box in the form of an Italian Baroque cassone, originally containing a mechanical bird which pops through a hinged top and filigree plate when a lever with a bird motif is utilized, key and incomplete bird included in back compartment, hallmarked and marked, "Made in Germany." 2.25" H x 4" W x 2.5" D. Not functional, bird included - incomplete and in need of repair, screws missing.

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Karl Griesbaum Automaton Bird Box Silvered Metal

Name: Karl Griesbaum Automaton Bird Box Silvered Metal
SKU: 66396380
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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