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Antique Mahogany & Brass Mechanical Bellows
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Antique Mahogany & Brass Mechanical Bellows

19th century
Description

An unusual George III brass and mahogany mechanical bellows in working order and having brass studded detail and hanging bracket. Dimensions:- Height…24’’/ 61cm. Width…4’’/ 10cm. Depth…7.5’’/ 19cm. U.K. delivery £18.

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated these Mechanical Brass Fireplace Bellows to the 19th Century.

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SA875893
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23932
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Description
An unusual George III brass and mahogany mechanical bellows in working order and having brass studded detail and hanging bracket. Dimensions:- Height…24’’/ 61cm. Width…4’’/ 10cm. Depth…7.5’’/ 19cm. U.K. delivery £18.
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated these Mechanical Brass Fireplace Bellows to the 19th Century.

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SA875893
Dealers Internal Ref
23932
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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An antique mechanical rotary hearth bellows constructed from dark mahogany with a brass-trimmed cylinder housing, brass nozzle, and hand-crank pulley wheel.
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Archive I An antique mechanical rotary hearth bellows constructed from dark mahogany with a brass-trimmed cylinder housing, brass nozzle, and hand-crank pulley wheel.

Antique Mahogany & Brass Mechanical Bellows

Archive II An antique mechanical rotary hearth bellows constructed from dark mahogany with a brass-trimmed cylinder housing, brass nozzle, and hand-crank pulley wheel. View II
Archive III An antique mechanical rotary hearth bellows constructed from dark mahogany with a brass-trimmed cylinder housing, brass nozzle, and hand-crank pulley wheel. View III
Archive IV An antique mechanical rotary hearth bellows constructed from dark mahogany with a brass-trimmed cylinder housing, brass nozzle, and hand-crank pulley wheel. View IV
Archive V An antique mechanical rotary hearth bellows constructed from dark mahogany with a brass-trimmed cylinder housing, brass nozzle, and hand-crank pulley wheel. View V
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An antique mechanical rotary hearth bellows constructed from dark mahogany with a brass-trimmed cylinder housing, brass nozzle, and hand-crank pulley wheel.
Antique Mahogany & Brass Mechanical Bellows
Ref: SA875893
An antique mechanical rotary hearth bellows constructed from dark mahogany with a brass-trimmed cylinder housing, brass nozzle, and hand-crank pulley wheel.
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  • ObjectFireplace Bellows
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather
  • ColourDark Brown, Brass
  • MotifsHand-crank wheel, Brass cylindrical housing, Belt-driven pulley, Tapered brass nozzle
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

This unusual 19th-century Victorian mechanical hearth bellows takes the form of a hand-cranked rotary device designed for a gentleman's library fireplace. Constructed from dark brown mahogany with brass trim, the object comprises a circular turned wooden hand-crank wheel connected via a belt-driven pulley to a cylindrical brass-studded housing that tapers into a brass nozzle. The timber displays concentric turned circular mouldings, a small turned wooden handle on the crank wheel, and a small brass hanging bracket affixed to the base foot. Measuring 61 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 19 cm deep, the bellows sits on the fireplace hearth to tend the fire. The combination of warm polished timber and gleaming brass creates a functional yet decorative fireside accessory suited for traditional living spaces and period rooms.

FAQs

Mechanical wheel bellows are rotary hearth tools designed to deliver a continuous stream of air to stoke fires, using a crank-operated pulley system rather than traditional folding leather expansion.

19th-century mechanical bellows typically combine hardwoods like mahogany or oak with brass casings, brass nozzles, and a leather or cord belt mechanism connecting the drive wheel to the internal fan assembly.

Authentic period examples feature hand-turned wooden pulleys, slotted brass screws, original brass rivets along the housing, and natural surface patination on both the timber and metal components.

Position the bellows on a fireplace hearth, stone mantelpiece, or open shelving alongside complementary brass hearth accessories and dark wood accents to highlight its mechanical construction.

Dust timber components with a microfibre cloth and apply microcrystalline wax to preserve the finish; keep metal polish away from adjacent wood to prevent staining, and avoid over-tensioning the pulley belt.
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