AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY NAPOLEONIC FRENCH PRISONER-OF-WAR BONE 'SPINNING JENNY'
of typical form, constructed of two platforms: the lower comprising crank handle and geared mechanism, and upper platform to drive a spinning wheel, a single character automaton and a miniature windmill, supported on bone pedestal base within glazed dome cover (later) -- the model 6in. (15cm.) high; dome 9in. (23cm.) high

Condition Report
Some possible restoration including replaced vertical support; model appears complete; the mechanism is a little stiff and has not been forced; there is reciprocal movement to the arms and head of the character; the windmill appears disconnected.

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