Karl Griesbaum German Silver Singing Bird Automaton
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German silver singing bird automaton, by Karl Griesbaum, c. 1900, the rectangular silver case embossed with figural scenes and trophies, operated by a lever on the front which releases an oval cover embossed with cherubs releasing a caged coloured feathered bird, with later London import marks. The box, length 10 cm. Note: the box in good condition with original key, the bird not working Provenance: Purchased from Cordy's in February 2009; Bryan Jackson collection of music boxes and toys
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- Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.
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