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LOT #LOT-153 · REF: GNMC-ART-054

Century-Old Aristocratic Brass Wheeled Dhinki Toy (Mechanical Rice Husker)

Exceedingly rare early 20th-century functional brass mechanical folk toy replicating the traditional pedal-operated paddy rice husker (Dhinki), commissioned by Zamindars / Jamidars as gifts for grandchildren (Length 4.5 inches / 11 cm, Height 2 inches / 5 cm)

Century-Old Aristocratic Brass Wheeled Dhinki Toy (Mechanical Rice Husker)

Artifact Provenance & Specifications

Delightful and rare century-old functional miniature brass mechanical folk toy replicating the traditional pedal-operated paddy husker (local name: Dhinki / Dhenki), historically gifted by Zamindars to their grandchildren. Features a solid chassis with dual mortar wells, pivoted counterbalanced lever beam with drop pestle, and 4 spiral-grooved rolling wheels on cotter axles. Length: 4.5 inches (11 cm); Height: 2 inches (5 cm). An extinct and uncommon aristocratic folk collectible in full working order. Opening reserve ₹4,500.

Museum Reference GNMC-ART-054
Metal Alloy Brass
Period / Era Early 20th Century (~100 years)
Origin Region Odisha
Dimensions L: 4.5" / 11 cm × H: 2" / 5 cm
Condition Grade Museum quality
Provenance Record Odisha aristocratic zamindari heirloom & traditional folk toy metalcraft (Khelana)
Curator's Condition Assessment

Superb century-old preservation. Full mechanical operation intact: lever beam pivots smoothly on fulcrum pin, pestle drops cleanly into mortar pit, and all four spiral-grooved rolling wheels rotate freely on wire cotter axles. Rich natural aged brass patina.

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