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 x w 29.8 cm x d 22.8 cm packaging capsule: h 51.5 cm x w 73 cm x d 25.5 cm