Karl Griesbaum
Karl Griesbaum was born in 1872, in the family of Mathias Griesbaum, a clockmaker. At the age of 33, Griesbaum was running the workshop making micro-mechanics for such clocks. One day Mr. Rosenau, the owner of a trading firm in Frankfurt that specialized in jewelry and clocks, brought a Swiss snuffbox to Griesbaum to make a copy and adapt. For Griesbaum, this seemingly insignificant event became a turning point in his life and he started manufacturing music boxes and snuff boxes with singing birds and founded his firm named, Karl Griesbaum. At that time, the Griesbaum family produced boxes with singing birds of three different price categories. The most expensive boxes were made of polished metal, then came unpolished metal boxes, and finally plain brass boxes. He died in the year 1941.
Early 20th Century German Classical Greek Karl Griesbaum
Metal
1890s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Karl Griesbaum
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
20th Century Karl Griesbaum
Marble
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Karl Griesbaum
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Karl Griesbaum
Brass, Steel, Iron
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Karl Griesbaum
Metal, Other, Gold Plate
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Karl Griesbaum
Metal, Other, Gold Plate
Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Karl Griesbaum
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
1880s French Antique Karl Griesbaum
Tortoise Shell
19th Century Austrian Other Antique Karl Griesbaum
Satinwood
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Karl Griesbaum
Metal, Other, Gold Plate
1890s French Antique Karl Griesbaum
Tortoise Shell
1870s Swiss Napoleon III Antique Karl Griesbaum
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Mid-20th Century German Late Victorian Karl Griesbaum
Metal, Enamel, Other, Silver
Mid-20th Century German Late Victorian Karl Griesbaum
Enamel, Metal, Other, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century German Late Victorian Karl Griesbaum
Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Other
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Karl Griesbaum
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Karl Griesbaum
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Karl Griesbaum
Metal
Early 1900s German Louis XV Antique Karl Griesbaum
Enamel, Vermeil
1950s German Vintage Karl Griesbaum
Brass
1950s German Vintage Karl Griesbaum
Brass
20th Century German Other Karl Griesbaum
Enamel
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- Who is Karl Griesbaum?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Karl Griesbaum was an acclaimed designer and crafter of ornate decorative objects that produced the sound of birds singing when wound. His designs included music boxes and snuff boxes as well as bird cage figurines and statues. Find a selection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.