19th C Singing Bird Box - Jan 01, 2017 | Schmidt's Antiques Inc. Since 1911 In Mi
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19th c Singing Bird Box
19th c Singing Bird Box
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Description
A late 19th century Enamel and Silver Singing Bird Box Automaton, probably Austrian. Similar to examples by Karl Griesbaum, hand painted 18th century style pastoral scenes, engine-turned and guilloche panels, bird-form lever slides to open the oval hinged lid revealing a feathered bird. Stamped "935" only underneath. In a fitted presentation case, with key. A very small spot of white enamel missing at one side. The key fits the wind, and turns; bird pops up and moves slightly. Lid requires some manipulation. Bird does not tweet. 4" wide. ESTIMATE $4,000-6,000
Condition
A very small spot of white enamel missing at one side. The key fits the wind, and turns; bird pops up and moves slightly. Lid requires some manipulation. Bird does not tweet.
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19th c Singing Bird Box

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
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Starting Price $2,000
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Schmidt's Antiques Inc. Since 1911

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