Model of the lighthouse at De Cocksdorp on Texel by Anonymous

Model of the lighthouse at De Cocksdorp on Texel 1863

anonymous

metal, ceramic, wood

metal

ceramic

wood

This intricate wooden model, crafted in 1863 by an unknown artist, meticulously replicates the lighthouse at De Cocksdorp on Texel. The model, standing at 138.5 cm tall with a diameter of 31 cm, showcases the lighthouse's distinctive conical shape, complete with a detailed lantern and a decorative wooden door. The inclusion of small circular openings and an engraved date on the tower further adds to the model's authenticity, making it a valuable artifact for maritime history enthusiasts and collectors.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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This lighthouse model is remarkable for its wooden structure, which represents brickwork. At the end of World War II this lighthouse on Texel was heavily damaged during a fierce exchange of fire between Georgian prisoners of war, who had barricaded themselves in the building, and German troops, who eventually managed to recapture the lighthouse. After the war, it was rebuilt in concrete.