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Oak and Brass Peat Bellows Stamped a Richardson
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Oak and Brass Peat Bellows Stamped a Richardson

19th century
Description

A set of oak and brass mechanical peat bellows, stamped A Richardson

Measuring

Height 19 cms

Width 56 cms

Depth 18 cms

Condition

Brass and wood in untouched condition and seem to be working

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated these Antique Oak Peat Bellows to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 08488040
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Cast brass curved-spoke wheel: standard design for mechanical hearth blowers.
Slotted brass screws throughout: fixing practice before modern screw patterns.
Soot darkening on the brass nozzle: extensive working beside open fires.
Worn polish along the wooden edges: natural smoothing from handling over time.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1069720
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Description
A set of oak and brass mechanical peat bellows, stamped A Richardson

Measuring

Height 19 cms

Width 56 cms

Depth 18 cms

Condition

Brass and wood in untouched condition and seem to be working

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated these Antique Oak Peat Bellows to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08488040
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Cast brass curved-spoke wheel: standard design for mechanical hearth blowers.
Slotted brass screws throughout: fixing practice before modern screw patterns.
Soot darkening on the brass nozzle: extensive working beside open fires.
Worn polish along the wooden edges: natural smoothing from handling over time.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1069720
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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An antique mechanical peat bellows constructed from oak wood with a hand-cranked brass flywheel wheel and a tapered brass nozzle.
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Archive I An antique mechanical peat bellows constructed from oak wood with a hand-cranked brass flywheel wheel and a tapered brass nozzle.

Oak and Brass Peat Bellows Stamped a Richardson

Archive II An antique mechanical peat bellows constructed from oak wood with a hand-cranked brass flywheel wheel and a tapered brass nozzle. View II
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I M Chaney Antique Furniture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Telephone 07739 084300
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Westbury Park
Bristol
BS6 7PT
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/imc
Verified Since Aug 2009
Items For Sale 215
Items Sold 2,537
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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An antique mechanical peat bellows constructed from oak wood with a hand-cranked brass flywheel wheel and a tapered brass nozzle.
Oak and brass peat bellows stamped A Richardson
Ref: SA1069720
An antique mechanical peat bellows constructed from oak wood with a hand-cranked brass flywheel wheel and a tapered brass nozzle.
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  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTraditional Country
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlywheel mechanism, Tapered brass nozzle, Hand-cranked handle, Oak mounting board
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This nineteenth-century mechanical peat bellows operates as a traditional fireplace accessory in a rustic farmhouse style, combining warm brown oak and polished brass. The mechanism mounts to a rectangular wooden base and includes a hand-cranked brass flywheel with curved spokes, a drum housing with visible small brads securing the metal sheeting, and a tapered brass nozzle. The untouched wood shows natural grain patterns, while the brass components display a mellow metallic lustre consistent with age. Measuring 19 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 18 cm deep, the unit sits compactly beside a hearth. Display this piece on a mantelpiece or directly on the hearth as a functional decorative accent or a conversation piece within a period-styled living room. The manual cranking mechanism and historic stamp from A Richardson provide authentic historic character for traditional interior schemes.

FAQs

A mechanical peat bellows is a hand-cranked hearth instrument engineered to deliver a continuous air stream to ignite and sustain peat or wood fires in traditional open fireplaces.

These hearth tools are constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, paired with cast brass or iron gearing, flywheels, and tapered air nozzles designed to withstand heat.

Authentic period examples feature hand-fitted woodwork, maker stamps or touchmarks, cast metal wheels with natural surface patination, and hand-cut screws or rivets.

Mechanical bellows are styled by displaying them directly on a stone hearth, resting them inside a fireplace alcove, or mounting them alongside brass fireside tools.

Dust the timber with a soft cloth and apply clear beeswax to preserve the wood grain, while keeping brass components dry to maintain the established patination.
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