A late Karl Griesbaum Model 17 silver gilt, blue enamel, ame...

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£3,500 - £4,500

A late Karl Griesbaum Model 17 silver gilt, blue enamel, amethyst and cultured pearl set automaton singing bird box, of sarcophagus form, with applied scroll and foliate decoration, on four scroll feet, import marks for International Bullion & Metal Brokers, London, 1977, length 15.2cm, with single drawer front containing a silver gilt key, serviced by Laurence Fisher, 25th Feb, 2022.

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A late Karl Griesbaum Model 17 silver gilt, blue enamel, amethyst and cultured pearl set automaton singing bird box, of sarcophagus form, with applied scroll and foliate decoration, on four scroll feet, import marks for International Bullion & Metal Brokers, London, 1977, length 15.2cm, with single drawer front containing a silver gilt key, serviced by Laurence Fisher, 25th Feb, 2022.
Top right corner of blue enamel on lid has 1 x 1.5cm hairline crack, all stones present and otherwise no damage, recent restoration included bellows removal, re-seat of whistle unit and new spill valve pad, relubrication etc, import hallmarks clear, in full working order