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Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Spoon, C 1810
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Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Spoon, C 1810

19th century
Sold 3 March 2025 · Curious Antiques
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Lovely Napoleonic era carved bone spoon/scoop,c1810. Naively hand carved, probably in Ox or Mutton bone, it would have been crafted by a prisoner of war for personal use or sale. It has nice incised decoration and great colour/patina following years of use/handling. Overall condition is good in line with age and use with only minor age related wear. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Size: 11cm long x 3cm wide x1.5cm deep. I will happily ship worldwide.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Spoon to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
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SA788019
Dealers Notes

Curious Antiques specialises in sourcing fine, rare and unusual antiques and curiosities. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and will do all we can to ensure you are happy and in the unlikely event you are not offer a no questions asked returns policy. We accept payment via paypal, bank transfer, cheque and cash.

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Lovely Napoleonic era carved bone spoon/scoop,c1810.
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Naively hand carved, probably in Ox or Mutton bone, it would have been crafted by a prisoner of war for personal use or sale.
Curious Antiques

It has nice incised decoration and great colour/patina following years of use/handling. Overall condition is good in line with age and use with only minor age related wear. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Size: 11cm long x 3cm wide x1.5cm deep. I will happily ship worldwide.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Spoon to the 19th Century.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
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SA788019
Curious Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
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An aged carved bone spoon featuring incised linear decoration across the handle and a naturally patinated surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An aged carved bone spoon featuring incised linear decoration across the handle and a naturally patinated surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Spoon, C 1810

Archive II An aged carved bone spoon featuring incised linear decoration across the handle and a naturally patinated surface. View II
Archive III An aged carved bone spoon featuring incised linear decoration across the handle and a naturally patinated surface. View III
Archive IV An aged carved bone spoon featuring incised linear decoration across the handle and a naturally patinated surface. View IV
Archive V An aged carved bone spoon featuring incised linear decoration across the handle and a naturally patinated surface. View V
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Timeline Antiques Centre
Midland Road
North Walsham
Norfolk
NR28 9JR
United Kingdom
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An aged carved bone spoon featuring incised linear decoration across the handle and a naturally patinated surface.
Napoleonic Prisoner Of War Bone Spoon, c 1810
Ref: SA788019
An aged carved bone spoon featuring incised linear decoration across the handle and a naturally patinated surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCutlery
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBone, Iron
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsIncised hatching, Carved knuckle terminal, Wire banding
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

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Napoleonic prisoner of war art refers to items crafted by captured soldiers and sailorspredominantly Frenchheld in British hulks and depots during the Napoleonic Wars between 1793 and 1815, using improvised materials such as animal bone, straw, and wood.

Craftsmen typically utilised leftover beef and mutton bones from prison rations, alongside scrap wood, hair, baleen, and copper wire, shaping them with rudimentary homemade tools like needles, nails, and penknives.

Authentic pieces usually display distinct tool marks, yellowish patination characteristic of aged organic bone, meticulous primitive carving, and precise construction techniques developed by confined servicemen passing time.

These small-scale historical objects fit well displayed within glass cabinets, shadow boxes, or on specialist desk mounts, adding historical depth and intrigue to study rooms or traditional libraries.

To preserve antique bone, keep items out of direct sunlight to prevent bleaching and cracking, maintain stable low-humidity indoor environments, and avoid harsh cleaning agents or excessive handling.
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