Inkipedia
Country Grain Mill and Waterwheel
| Categories | Figural - Inanimate |
| Type | Buildings / Structures |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1870 |
| Measuring | Width: 3 ⅜” (8.5cm) x Length: 5 ¼” (14.3cm) x Height: 5 ⅝” (13.3cm) |
Four examples are pictured, two of which are a combination inkstand / match holder. They feature a thatched-roof hut by a millstream, with the roof hinged to access an inkwell inside. On the right side of the hut, there’s a holder for matches, and the steps leading into the hut form a striker plate for lighting them. The vegetation on the left side serves as a candleholder, while the rear of the hut has a pen holder shaped like a split rail fence. Next to the hut, a sluice gate controls the flow of water to a waterwheel, which is mounted on a spindle and can turn freely.
Estimated value: $150 – $250
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