19th-Century French Carved Bone Miniatures

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6" (15 cm.) h. pavilion. Of intricately-carved bone,including a six-sided pavilion with flying flag,ornamental columns and walls,enclosing a table and two benches and with a little mouse at the entrance; double-wheeled cart with slat-sides,working wheels; and two seated children playing flute or horn. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French,19th century,the works were created by seafarers of the Brittany coast during their dormant winter months,according to tradition. Value Points: very rare examples,the children of particular mention,with wonderful carving details such as mouse.