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Seesaw windmill
€950
Seesaw windmill
€950
Out of stock
The Netherlands
Circa 1630 – 1660
An extremely rare Dutch Delft tile with the decoration of a Seesaw mill (wipmolen). This type of ‘polder’ windmill is designed to keep the Polders dry. The first of these mills was built in the 15th century and were in use until about 1634. After 1634, the ‘vijzel’ (screw pump of water screw) came into use and some seesaw mills were converted into vijzelmills. Occasionally, the seesaw mill is also used as a corn mill. In the past, there were also seesaw mills that were equipped as a sawmill.
Quite strange, as The Netherlands is known for its windmills, that they are rarely painted on 17th century tiles. It is not until the 18th century that we start seeing them more often, on landscape tiles.
The tile is in very good condition, with the normal wear and small chips according to age.
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Specifications
inches
cm
Century
17th
Origin
Netherlands
Restoration
No
Length
4.96”
Width
4.96”
Thickness
0.39”
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Authenticity
The authenticity of all objects is guaranteed. When ordering an object, a certificate of authenticity will be provided with your purchase. All tiles are handmade antiques that are hundreds of years old, therefore it is quite common that the tiles have small chips and signs of use, and are considered to be part of the life a tile had and the story it tells.
