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Pair of Bellows
English
dated 1696
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Oak, leather, brass
Dimensions
57.78 cm (22 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harriet J. Bradbury Fund
Accession Number1976.618
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsFurniture
Tools and equipment – Household
Tools and equipment – Household
DescriptionOak, leather and brass. With two richly carved oak roundels. One side with 'value' opening for air is carved in larger motif than reverse, which is carved in small, repeating motifs. Handles are oak with hammered brass applied, small sections of which are missing. Some leather remains at top of each handle, possibly for hanging bellows. Elaborately turned and engraved nozzle of brass. Original leather intact between oak roundels.
InscriptionsInscription "Jane Bell, 1696" on brass nozzle.