Stock Photo - Model of a Capstan, Model of a capstan in a two-level wooden frame. It is a capstan for eight wind trees and has no catches to prevent it from falling back. The wooden king extends to a rail on the lower level and is equipped with two arms with wheels that run against the ceiling of the lower level, to prevent the king from rising. The floor around the capstan's heel has a sloping surface, A ring on wheels has been fitted around the heel of the drum to reduce friction. This device causes the rope to slide on the drum, the sloping surface was adjustable. Scale 1:10 (estimate)., 's Lands Werf Amsterdam (possibly), c. 1797 - c. 1801 and/or 1792, wood (plant material), brass (alloy), h 25 cm × w 25.5 cm × d 25.5 cm

Stock Photo: Model of a Capstan, Model of a capstan in a two-level wooden frame. It is a capstan for eight wind trees and has no catches to prevent it from falling back.

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