Model of a Double Capstan, Model of a double capstan in a wooden frame with three levels. The upper drum is for ten wind trees with ten spindle lamps, the lower one for eight wind trees with eight spindle lamps, two catches in the floor prevent the upper drum from rolling back, one for each direction of rotation. The floor around the base of the lower drum has a sloping surface, A ring on wheels is fitted around the base of the drum to reduce friction. This device causes the line on the drum to move, to demonstrate its operation, a rope guide is provided on one side of the middle deck. The wooden king turns with a point on a rail on the lowest level and is equipped with another ring with wheels that runs against the ceiling of the lower level, to prevent the king from rising. Scale 1:12 (estimate)., anonymous, Netherlands, c. 1800 - c. 1850, wood (plant material), brass (alloy), model: h 47 cm × w 29.8 cm × d 22.8 cm packaging capsule: h 51.5 cm × w 73 cm × d 25.5 cm
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