Very Rare Carved Bone Mechanical Toy "Lady at the Spinning Wheel"

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6" (15 cm.) The intricately carved bone toy features a slender lady with painted costume standing on the upper level of a two-tier construction; she stands behind an elaborate spinning wheel which connects to the double gears at the lower level and which are activated by turning the handle at the front. Excellent condition. Early 1800s.