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An Excellent Pair of Mahogany Fireside Bellows
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An Excellent Pair of Mahogany Fireside Bellows

1900 - 1920
Sold 15 January 2026 · Andrew Cox Antiques
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An excellent example of English fireside bellows, dating to the turn of the 20th Century. These wonderful and usable bellows are of solid Mahogany and feature a classic turned roundel design to the upper face. The brass air outlet is charmingly shaped and the bellows retain the original leather, which is in wonderful condition. In fully working condition, with a good action and production of air, they would make the perfect period fireside accessory. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no splits or damage to the leather or body. In excellent working order.

Origin:- English.

Date:- Circa 1900.

Length :- 51 cms.

Width :- 19 cms.

Depth :- 7 cms.

Inflated :- 13.5 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Mahogany Fireside Bellows to the 1900s.

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SA1189875
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ACMC130
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An excellent example of English fireside bellows, dating to the turn of the 20th Century.
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These wonderful and usable bellows are of solid Mahogany and feature a classic turned roundel design to the upper face.
Andrew Cox Antiques

The brass air outlet is charmingly shaped and the bellows retain the original leather, which is in wonderful condition. In fully working condition, with a good action and production of air, they would make the perfect period fireside accessory. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A pair of carved mahogany fireside bellows featuring turned concentric circles, supple leather sides secured with brass tacks, and a polished metal nozzle.
fig 1. An Excellent Pair of Mahogany Fireside Bellows

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no splits or damage to the leather or body. In excellent working order.

Origin:- English.

Date:- Circa 1900.

Length :- 51 cms.

Width :- 19 cms.

Depth :- 7 cms.

Inflated :- 13.5 cms

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Mahogany Fireside Bellows to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1189875
Dealers Internal Ref
ACMC130
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
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Archive I A pair of carved mahogany fireside bellows featuring turned concentric circles, supple leather sides secured with brass tacks, and a polished metal nozzle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Excellent Pair of Mahogany Fireside Bellows

Archive II A pair of carved mahogany fireside bellows featuring turned concentric circles, supple leather sides secured with brass tacks, and a polished metal nozzle. View II
Archive III A pair of carved mahogany fireside bellows featuring turned concentric circles, supple leather sides secured with brass tacks, and a polished metal nozzle. View III
Archive IV A pair of carved mahogany fireside bellows featuring turned concentric circles, supple leather sides secured with brass tacks, and a polished metal nozzle. View IV
Archive V A pair of carved mahogany fireside bellows featuring turned concentric circles, supple leather sides secured with brass tacks, and a polished metal nozzle. View V
Archive VI A pair of carved mahogany fireside bellows featuring turned concentric circles, supple leather sides secured with brass tacks, and a polished metal nozzle. View VI
Archive VII A pair of carved mahogany fireside bellows featuring turned concentric circles, supple leather sides secured with brass tacks, and a polished metal nozzle. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of carved mahogany fireside bellows featuring turned concentric circles, supple leather sides secured with brass tacks, and a polished metal nozzle. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of carved mahogany fireside bellows featuring turned concentric circles, supple leather sides secured with brass tacks, and a polished metal nozzle. View IX
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A pair of carved mahogany fireside bellows featuring turned concentric circles, supple leather sides secured with brass tacks, and a polished metal nozzle.
An excellent pair of Mahogany fireside bellows
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A pair of carved mahogany fireside bellows featuring turned concentric circles, supple leather sides secured with brass tacks, and a polished metal nozzle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFireside Bellows
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsTurned concentric circles, Brass stud detailing, Tapered nozzle
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Fireside bellows have been utilised for centuries to direct a stream of air into a fire, increasing oxygen supply to ignite or revive flames efficiently before the advent of central heating.

Traditional bellows are typically constructed using solid hardwoods such as mahogany or oak for the paddle panels, flexible leather for the chamber sides, brass or copper for the nozzle and tacks, and internal wooden spring mechanisms.

Authentic pieces often exhibit hand-turned wooden elements, hand-beaten brass tacks, genuine aged leather with natural patination, and traditional joinery methods rather than modern machine-cut fasteners or synthetic adhesives.

They can be displayed resting on a hearth, hung beside a fireplace using a traditional hook, or placed on a mantelpiece as a functional decorative object to add historic texture to a room.

Preservation involves keeping the leather supple with a suitable leather conditioner, dusting the wood gently, and avoiding placement near direct, intense heat sources that could dry out and crack the materials.
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