Collection of Early Miniature Bone Toys and Miniatures

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3 1/2" (9 cm.) h. acrobat. The collection includes bone toy of acrobat on trapeze, having carved facial features, articulation at shoulders, hips and knees, arranged swinging on balance rod; along with set of seven-pin game in original ribbed bone-carved barrel; bone box (split on one side) with hinged lid containing set of tiny dominoes; dotted bone ball; dice on stick handle; two square die; and bone and ebony spinning top. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s.