The Wellby Collection

Windmill cup

parcel-gilt silver

1738

21.5 cm height

Inscription/Mark: J. Lem; J Holst (engraved names)

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Place of Creation: Poland
Place of Creation: Russia

WA2013.1.310

Model windmill, silver, parcel-gilt, the four sails rotate when you blow through a pipe and turn a dial from 1 to 12. Next to the pipe is a ladder on which stand two figures. One one side and above the dial are windows with figures looking out. On the top is a flag. The base of the windmill, reversed, forms a drinking cup, gilt on the interior. It is embossed and chased with sturdy figures dancing. On a medallion with an ox above: 'I.LEM' and 'I.Holst 1738'.

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Bequeathed by Michael Wellby, 2012.