Griesbaum's bird machine: retailer hesitated, seller has nerves!

Griesbaum's bird machine: retailer hesitated, seller has nerves!

In a current episode of the ZDF flea show "Bares for Rares", a seller inspires with a very special piece: it is an exquisite bird vending machine from the renowned manufactory Karl Griesbaum. This masterpiece was stowed in the attic in the 1980s and has not been used since then. Now the seller hopes for the game box that was manufactured between 1920 and 1959 and impresses with its elaborate Rococo elements, at least 4,000 euros. Swyrl reports that the specialist Detlev Kümmel even estimates the value between 4,000 and 5,000 euros

The machine not only enchants through its gilding, but also by an artistically designed bird that lively moves its wings and tail feathers during playing a melody. Franconia Antiquities is impressed by the manual production that is outstanding in these vocal bird boxes and requires a lot of precision. The entire mechanics are a masterpiece of micromechanics that unfolds seamlessly in a compact space.

an unexpected course

The new dealer Liza Kielon also causes a stir. She shows reservations and shows no interest in the play, which causes the seller to increase her price to 2,200 euros, whereupon the dealer Pauritsch willingly gets in. Ultimately, the impressive object finds a new owner for 2,200 euros. The program also offered some other interesting objects that were also sold:

The story behind the bird machine

The history of the vending machine goes back to the beginning of the 20th century. Karl Griesbaum, who was born in a watchmaker family in 1872, founded his manufactory in Triberg in Triberg in Triberg in 1905. The Griesbaum company quickly developed into one of the leading manufacturers in the field of singing bird boxes that are known for their demanding technology and art. Musical Instruments emphasizes that the production capacities of Griesbaum even exceeded that of other manufacturers and the company continued for many years after its establishment.

With a complex system of cams and levers, the machine is brought to life and uses a fully restored mechanism. The details are a feast for the eyes: whether filigree ornaments or the feathers of the bird, everything speaks for the remarkable craftsmanship that is in production and makes these pieces so special.

The seller may not have the big wishes, but her bird machine has proven that he is in the right place in the junk show. Complex mechanics and artistic design once again show that even old pieces never completely lose their value - on the contrary!