Bellows

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	Pair of Carved Mahogany Fireside Bellows B90 Pair of late 19th century fireside bellows in mahogany with well detailed carved leaf designs. These long armed examples are in superb condition with the original red / brown leather, brass studs, and brass spout. Both sides and the outer and inner arms are all carved with detail, and both arms have good steel plate repairs. All is complete and in good and working order with a good, serious puff. 32" x 8.75" x 2" front to back when closed. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £450.00


	Pair of Elm Fireside Bellows B89 Original, quality pair of post-war fireside bellows of superb quality with well grained elm sides, good leather and a brass spout. The reverse is stamped "JJ" for the maker. As clean as you can find and complete in good and working order. 21" x 6.5" x 1.75" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other views Price: £135.00


	Queen Fire Lighting Fan B75 Original, quality late 19th century cast iron grate mounted clockwork fan for lighting the fire in the fireplace or kitchen range. This super example has the original brass case and huge winding wingnut and the cover is engraved with flowers and leaves. The cast iron frame is embossed "Queen Fire Lighting Fan" and "Patent No 14985". All has been fully overhauled, the iron work cleaned and lacquered and the brass polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and all is complete and in good and working order. To operate 1. The wadding in the groove needs to be soaked in Methylated spirit and lit when required for use. 2. The fan is mounted against and hooked onto the bars of the fire or the grille. 3. The wingnut wound up. 4. The brake lever on top of the brass cover to be released. 5. The air from the fan will blow the flames into the fireplace probably up to 6" or 8" deep. 6. The narrow brass slide-in cover will act as a snuffer to put out the flame. 7" tall x 13" x 6". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £600.00

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