Lot Essay
A very similar but slightly less elaborate spinning wheel automaton with three figures was sold Christie's, New York, 16-17 January 2003, lot 196.
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LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Details
A FRENCH POLYCHROME-DECORATED BONE PRISONER-OF-WAR SPINNING WHEEL AUTOMATON**
LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
On a circular ebonized stand bearing a plaque inscribed Bone spinning wheel made by French prisoners from the Napoleonic Wars, 1798-1817, with a glass dome
5¾ in. (14.5 cm.) high
LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
On a circular ebonized stand bearing a plaque inscribed Bone spinning wheel made by French prisoners from the Napoleonic Wars, 1798-1817, with a glass dome
5¾ in. (14.5 cm.) high
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.