LACQUER AND GILT-METAL AUTOMATON SINGING BIRD BOX

Consisting of a rectangular lacquer box with gilt-metal hinged door with putti and birdcage decoration, with sliding button revealing an automaton singing bird.

Property from the Collection of Del Pelton, Scottsdale, Arizona

Measurements: The box measures approximately 3 7/8 x 2 5/8 x 1 1/4 inches.
Overall Condition: The automaton box winds and sings at the time of cataloguing. There are some scratches and fractures to the box.

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Director, Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

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Ms. Klarr’s passion for jewelry began when she saw the gem collection at the Smithsonian at age 13, and she has since cultivated an expertise in jewelry and its history. She began her career at Christie’s as a Junior Specialist and went on to join Marshall Pierce & Co. in Chicago, culminating in a decade of experience in the auction business, VIP relations, and jewelry and luxury marketing. She earned her Graduate Gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America in New York and is a graduate of Hillsdale College.

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Marisa Ackerman is a specialist in the Jewelry & Watches Department at Hindman.

Ms. Ackerman brings over 15 years of retail experience to her role as a specialist at Hindman. Most recently, she earned her certification in gemology and worked as the in-store appraiser and sales consultant for Hurdle’s Jewelry in Boulder, Colorado. She developed long-standing relationships with clients and helped guide them in their jewelry purchases and insuring their collections. At Hindman she combines her passion for jewelry with her educational background. Ms. Ackerman has a BA in history from the University of Illinois at Chicago and is a Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers.

Karina Hammer, GG

Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

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Ms. Hammer brings 16 years of experience in the jewelry industry to Freeman's. She began her jewelry career in New York City working as a diamond grader at GIA while simultaneously achieving her Graduate Gemologist degree. She then worked in luxury retail on Madison Avenue where she collaborated with world renowned jewelry houses. From New York she moved to Asia where she advised in high end colored diamonds sales. After moving to Chicago in 2012, she continued her jewelry career specializing in diamonds and design, as well as managing appraisals at Steve Quick Jeweler. Though she loves working with all exquisite gemstones and revels in the history of antique pieces, she also values the connections she makes with clients and understands both the emotional and business side of the jewelry world. Karina grew up in Perth, Australia and has also lived in the United Kingdom, New York City and Singapore.

Marisa Ackerman is a specialist in the Jewelry & Watches Department at Hindman.

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LACQUER AND GILT-METAL AUTOMATON SINGING BIRD BOX

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