Vintage German Bird in Cage Automaton

Mid 20th century, mark of Karl Griesbaum to underside, featuring a scarlet songbird perched within a domed gilt brass cage, bird head, beak and tail move when bird is singing.

11 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.

From the Estate of the late John Handy Debnam, Wilmington, North Carolina

Some surface soiling; rubbing and spotting to brass; bird operating well with clear sound at time of evaluation.