2nd Nov, 2021 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr)
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[M] A FINE EARLY 19TH CENTURY NAPOLEONIC FRENCH PRISONER OF WAR BONE SPINNING JENNY
A FINE EARLY 19TH CENTURY NAPOLEONIC FRENCH PRISONER OF WAR BONE SPINNING JENNY
the upper platform comprising two 'Jenny' characters spinning and drumming, and a small windmill, the lower platform supporting bone gearing with crank handle, now secured within ebonised display case with loose viewing glass -- 8½ x 6in. (21.5 x 15cm.)
Sold for £1,984
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A FINE EARLY 19TH CENTURY NAPOLEONIC FRENCH PRISONER OF WAR BONE SPINNING JENNY
the upper platform comprising two 'Jenny' characters spinning and drumming, and a small windmill, the lower platform supporting bone gearing with crank handle, now secured within ebonised display case with loose viewing glass -- 8½ x 6in. (21.5 x 15cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr), 2nd Nov, 2021
Mercantile (Sail) – 1-92A
Mercantile (Steam) – 93-151
Naval (Sail) – 155-236
Naval (Steam) – 240-340
Navigation & Scientific Instruments – 341-392
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