Singing bird automaton - Germany - 1910-1920, 1920-1930

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Singing bird automaton in lacquered brass, from circa 1910–1920, produced in the Schwarzwald (Germany) by Karl Griesbaum, in good condition, 25 cm high, 15 cm base diameter, 10 cm cage diameter, weight 990 g, includes original parts, tested and functional.

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The singing bird slot machine comes from my parents' estate.
The case/base and cage are made of brass. The movement is housed in the case/base, and the winding mechanism as well as the locking mechanism are located on the underside.
The bird in the cage, with feather adornments, moves its beak and tail feathers to the bird chirping – see video –.
To the best of my knowledge, the manufacturer is the company Karl Griesbaum from the Black Forest.
Manufactured around 1910/1920. Unfortunately, many Griesbaum bird-playing automata lacked markings both inside and outside, as was the case here as well.

The total height of the slot machine is 25 cm, the diameter of the lower body is 15.5 cm, and the diameter of the cage is 10 cm.

The singing bird slot machine comes from my parents' estate.
The case/base and cage are made of brass. The movement is housed in the case/base, and the winding mechanism as well as the locking mechanism are located on the underside.
The bird in the cage, with feather adornments, moves its beak and tail feathers to the bird chirping – see video –.
To the best of my knowledge, the manufacturer is the company Karl Griesbaum from the Black Forest.
Manufactured around 1910/1920. Unfortunately, many Griesbaum bird-playing automata lacked markings both inside and outside, as was the case here as well.

The total height of the slot machine is 25 cm, the diameter of the lower body is 15.5 cm, and the diameter of the cage is 10 cm.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brass type
Lacquered brass
Specific region of origin
Schwarzwald
Nr of items
1
Country of Manufacturer
Germany
Material
Brass
Condition
Good
Includes
Original parts
Height
25 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
10 cm
Weight
990 g
Tested and working
Tested and working/playable
Estimated Period
1910-1920, 1920-1930
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