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Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Spinning Jenny. C1810.
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Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Spinning Jenny. C1810.

19th century
Sold 9 November 2024 · Krave Antiques
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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.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Spinning Jenny to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA1102148
Dealers Internal Reference
SJBC3173
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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. A detailed antique carved bone model of a spinning jenny with a female figure and mechanical gears, dating from the Napoleonic era.
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. A detailed antique carved bone model of a spinning jenny with a female figure and mechanical gears, dating from the Napoleonic era.
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.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Spinning Jenny to the 1800s.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1102148
Dealers Internal Ref
SJBC3173
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Archive I A detailed antique carved bone model of a spinning jenny with a female figure and mechanical gears, dating from the Napoleonic era. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Spinning Jenny. C1810.

Archive II A detailed antique carved bone model of a spinning jenny with a female figure and mechanical gears, dating from the Napoleonic era. View II
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Archive VII A detailed antique carved bone model of a spinning jenny with a female figure and mechanical gears, dating from the Napoleonic era. View VII
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Archive X A detailed antique carved bone model of a spinning jenny with a female figure and mechanical gears, dating from the Napoleonic era. View X
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Archive XII A detailed antique carved bone model of a spinning jenny with a female figure and mechanical gears, dating from the Napoleonic era. View XII
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A detailed antique carved bone model of a spinning jenny with a female figure and mechanical gears, dating from the Napoleonic era.
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Spinning Jenny. c1810.
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A detailed antique carved bone model of a spinning jenny with a female figure and mechanical gears, dating from the Napoleonic era.
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  • ObjectDecorative Model
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBone
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsHand-carved mechanical gears, Figurative female spinner, Detailed spoked wheel
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

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Napoleonic prisoner of war bone artifacts are intricate objects carved by captured soldiers, primarily French, detained in British hulks and depots during the Napoleonic Wars between 1793 and 1815. Prisoners utilised leftover beef bones from rations to create models, games, and automata to sell for subsistence or pass the time.

These pieces were constructed predominantly from bovine bone sourced from prison rations, occasionally supplemented by baleen, straw, and hair. The components were meticulously shaped using improvised tools like pocket knives and nails, then assembled using friction fits, bone pins, and adhesive derived from boiled sinew or horn.

Authentication relies on examining the distinct yellowish patina of aged bone, visible Haversian systems or microscopic pores under magnification, and the presence of hand-carved tool marks. Genuine pieces exhibit the characteristic construction techniques and proportions typical of early 19th-century folk art without modern synthetic adhesives.

Such historical objects function exceptionally well as focal points within study or library settings, displayed securely inside glass cabinets or vitrines to protect the fragile material. Pairing them with minimalist modern mountings allows the intricate detail of the historical craftsmanship to stand out without visual clutter.

Antique bone requires stable environmental conditions with controlled humidity between 45 and 55 percent and avoidance of direct sunlight to prevent drying, warping, or cracking. Cleaning should be restricted to gentle dusting with a soft, dry brush, avoiding all liquids, oils, and chemical polishes.
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