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Vintage Kid Size Natural Bones, 5-1/4"
Vintage Kid Size Natural Bones, 5-1/4"
Vintage Kid Size Natural Bones, 5-1/4"


 
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Only $74.99 pair

Here's what you get: One pair (2 individual bones, like in the photo). That's enough to rattle the bones in one hand.

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Vintage Natural Bones, 5-1/4"
Kid size length and width. Possibly whale bone.

This pair of natural bones was acquired in December 2017 from the owner in the United Kingdom.

Tone

The sharp tone they produce is characteristic of instruments made of solid natural bone.

Flat Striking Surface
The face (i.e. striking surface) is flat. That's why bones like these are called flat bones. Flat bones are easy to grip. They're also excellent for women, kids, and players with small hands. I love flat bones. They are among my top favorites. Flat bones are relatively thin as a rule, and easy to grip no matter what size your hands are. Got small hands? Then flat bones are especially well suited for you.

Victorian Era Kids Bones?
I prefer minstrel-length bones, and while I can manage to play these short ones, they are a bit too short for my liking. But wouldn't it be charming if these bones belonged to a Victorian era child who played them in the garden or on the boardwalk? The kid probably got them from his great uncle, a crusty old salt who carved them at sea and kept the bones stashed in a small pocket, rattling them during his long hours while on watch.

Are These Whalebone?

The bones look and feel like ivory, but close inspection reveals a grain like whalebone objects seen in museums. Musical bones made of ox shin are somewhat similar. But ox shin musical bones are usually larger, and the grain is different. So my guess is they are either ox or whale bone. But whatever they are, they are fun to play and produce a nice crisp snappy sound.

How Old Are They?
Probably 20th century pre-1940s.The whaling industry was going strong in 1807, so there is a chance the set could date back from one-hundred to two-hundred years.
Features
  • Short Length: Okay for kids, but might be too short for most adults.
  • Flat Style: Bones are curved, striking surface is flat. Easy to grip, easy to rattle.
  • Authentic Vintage Items: Great for living history events.

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