Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Model Ship

Name: Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Model Ship
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA745103
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by John Howkins Antiques

Description

A Napoleonic prisoner of war model sailing ship. Carved bone ship models like this one were made by French prisoners of war to keep them occupied during their imprisonment during the Napoleonic Wars (1792 - 1815). They were given a generous weekly meat ration, usually mutton stew so there was plenty of animal bone to work with. French prisoners often included skilled craftsmen like watchmakers and furniture makers and their finished models were sold to the public. Dimensions:- Height…17’’/ 43cm. Width…18’’/46cm. Depth…8’’/20cm. Free U.K. delivery on this item.

Physical Dimensions

Height

43cm (16.93")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA745103

Dealers Internal Reference

23320

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Description

A Napoleonic prisoner of war model sailing ship.

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Carved bone ship models like this one were made by French prisoners of war to keep them occupied during their imprisonment during the Napoleonic Wars (1792 - 1815).

John Howkins Antiques

They were given a generous weekly meat ration, usually mutton stew so there was plenty of animal bone to work with. French prisoners often included skilled craftsmen like watchmakers and furniture makers and their finished models were sold to the public. Dimensions:- Height…17’’/ 43cm. Width…18’’/46cm. Depth…8’’/20cm. Free U.K. delivery on this item.