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Description
4" (10 cm.) An intricately carved miniature bone vignette depicts a bonneted lady standing
behind a spinning wheel; on a lower lever are turning gears and a handle which,when
turned,cause the spinning wheel to operate. Excellent condition of the intricately-designed
mechanical toy with beautiful detail of woman as well as the working parts. The miniature is
preserved in its original box with slide lid. Early/mid-19th century,French,the miniature carved
bone pieces were created by seafarers along the Brittany/Normandy coast during quiet winter
months.