Bone mechanical drummer boy

A Napoleonic prisoner of war bone mechanical drummer boy, early 19th century, with painted tunic and drum, and standing on box concealing mechanism, with crank handle to side, 10.5cm high

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  CARVED BONE MODEL OF A PERPETUAL MOTION ENGINE AND WHEEL ( ???? )

 

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Mounted in a glass case with molded wooden base, the base affixed with a bone panel engraved “Perpetual Motion.” Height of case 8 ¼ inches, length 16 inches, width 9 inches.
Provenance: Rafael Osana Auctions, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

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