£1,000 - £2,000
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY GERMAN SILVER SINGING BIRD BOX
probably by Karl Griesbaum, crescent and halberd mark and 800, the hinged oval lid decorated with scrolling mask decoration, opening to reveal a feathered singing bird automaton, with a bird-shaped release, the casket form body cast with images of pairs of birds, masks and dolphins amongst scrollwork, supported by four outswept caryatid feet, the base with an image of a bird amongst scrollwork, 10 x 6.5 x 5.5cm
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
28.8% inc VAT*
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31.8% inc VAT*
