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Antique Unique Early 1900s Dutch Folk Art Scale Model Windmill w. Light Inside

$3,104.96List Price

About the Item

One of a kind and good size scale model of an 18th century Dutch windmill. With windmills being one of Holland's most famous landmarks one would think that you would find many antiques related to these wonderful and ancient 'buildings'. The reality is that, apart from antique paintings, we hardly ever see any. This Dutch Folk Art, scale model with its amazing patina and great attention to detail certainly is the first one we have ever seen. We acquired this wonderful and unique antique in the city of Haarlem and this leads us to believe that whomever created this windmill did so for nostalgic reasons, but also for the love of one particular windmill. The famous windmill 'De Adriaan' which was built in Haarlem in 1779 burned down in 1932. From the materials that were used to create this fully handcrafted and iconic antique scale model we can tell that it was made in the late 1930s or early 1940s. This makes it very likely that this Folk Art 'architectural model' was actually made in World War II. This two-piece scale model (the wicks can be taken off) looks a lot like the upper part of 'De Adriaan' (which too was entirely made of wood). Attached to the bottom of this windmill and on a metal bracket/hook is an antique brass and porcelain socket to create light inside. We have rewired it for safe and immediate usage the world over and the effect of the light behind the colored glass windows creates an atmosphere that is truly unique. The overall design and the great attention to detail (including real hand knotted rope in the fence) makes this a marvelous antique to own and look at. With windmills in Holland going back to the early 13th century there is so much history behind these buildings that this antique also makes a great talking piece. And if you ever come to Haarlem then you can again visit this Dutch landmark, because it was rebuilt in 2002 and it now is a museum that you can visit. If you like the history, the size, the uniqueness and the beauty of this Dutch work of (folk) art as much as we do then you will love our price. Mind you, our price for this priceless antique even includes perfect packing (in a custom made box) and also worldwide shipping from our store to your door in just 4 days. Maximum height x width x depth: 26.7 x 22 x 13.4 inches. Height x width x depth without the wicks: 16.9 x 13 x 11.8 inches. Width x depth of the base: 11.8 x 11.8 inches. Diameter of the wood and metal wicks: 22 inches. We have a passion for the unique, for quality, for artistic and beautiful and thus for craftsmanship of years gone by. Your purchases will be extremely well packaged and we look forward to serving you (again). You can shop all our 1000+ listings by pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'.

Dimensions:
Height: 26.7 in (67.82 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 13.4 in (34.04 cm)
Style:
Folk Art (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Glass,Metal,Rope,Wood,Zinc,Blackened,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Knotted
Place of Origin:
Netherlands
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1930s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Please also read our item description.
Seller Location:
Lisse, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: FiGQ332241 FREE SHIPPING1stDibs: LU2341319426912

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