Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Spinning Jenny. C1810.

Name: Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Spinning Jenny. C1810.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1102148
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Krave Antiques

Description

This charming Napoleonic Prisoner of War spinning Jenny which dates from the early 19th century would have been made by a prisoner held captive during the Napoleonic wars.

This hand carved automaton which is made from mutton bone is in the form of a female wearing a large bonnet operating a spinning wheel. She has hand painted detail to the face and carved details to her dress.

These type of carved bone objects would have made by prisoners of war and sold to British military officers in order to make some money or given as gifts.

This early 19th century Napoleonic Prisoner of War item would make a desirable collector's piece.

Material: Mutton Bone. Metal. (No Ivory)

Dimensions: Width: 5.5 cm (2 1/4"). Depth: 4.5 cm (1 3/4"). Height: 11 cm (4 1/4").

Weight: 50 g.

Condition: Good antique condition with signs of wear. Some losses, nibbles and wear. Wheels turn but there is no cord attached to the wheels so does not fully operate.

Physical Dimensions

Height

11cm (4.33")

Width

5.5cm (2.17")

Depth

4.5cm (1.77")

Declaration

Krave Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1102148

Dealers Internal Reference

SJBC3173

Dealers Notes

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Description

This charming Napoleonic Prisoner of War spinning Jenny which dates from the early 19th century would have been made by a prisoner held captive during the Napoleonic wars.

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This hand carved automaton which is made from mutton bone is in the form of a female wearing a large bonnet operating a spinning wheel.

Krave Antiques

She has hand painted detail to the face and carved details to her dress.

fig 1. Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Spinning Jenny. c1810. — fig 1. Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Spinning Jenny. C1810.

These type of carved bone objects would have made by prisoners of war and sold to British military officers in order to make some money or given as gifts.

This early 19th century Napoleonic Prisoner of War item would make a desirable collector's piece.

fig 2. Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Spinning Jenny. c1810. — fig 2. Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Spinning Jenny. C1810.

Material: Mutton Bone. Metal. (No Ivory)

Dimensions: Width: 5.5 cm (2 1/4"). Depth: 4.5 cm (1 3/4"). Height: 11 cm (4 1/4").

Weight: 50 g.

Condition: Good antique condition with signs of wear. Some losses, nibbles and wear. Wheels turn but there is no cord attached to the wheels so does not fully operate.