What-is-it question XXXIV.

Post by **2209patrick** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 9:57 pm

This item was made by Gottfred Bolch, Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1709.
It's 23.5 cm (about 9.5 inches) high.

The windmill does serve a purpose, it's not just decorative.
What was it called?

Pat.
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byron mac donald · Post by **byron mac donald** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 12:39 am

Sure I am wrong, but just for the fun of it. How about a pepper mill?
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Doos · Post by **Doos** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 5:39 am

Its a windmill cup. For drinking games.

I believe you need to blow on the pipe to set the mill running and before it stops, you should have drank the cup empty and placed it back on the table (upside down).
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Post by **2209patrick** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 6:54 am

Well done Doos. You have described how it is used exactly.
The book calls it a "Mill Beaker".

Regards,
Pat.
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Doos · Post by **Doos** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:42 am

Such a shame old traditions die. Maybe I should build some modern versions and sell them on to the local pubs. Maybe where you need to blow up a dress or something.
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