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Someone could tell that a fireplace bellows England from its ‘coat of arms’ or crest engraved on the wood panels of the bellows. Sometimes there are other intricate details that give away the origin of the fireplace bellows such as a nautical, ship or maritime theme.
Fireplace bellows England are made similarly to other bellows from around the world in that they have two pieces of flat wood that are usually decorated, carved or embellished with a symbol or design that signifies it’s origin; there is a ‘bladder’ or the part where the air is stored and then released and the (usually) brass values in which the air is forced out of and onto the fire. Sometimes the two pieces of wood are held together with a thin piece of leather and the bladder is adorned with brass nails or ‘buttons’ for more of a decorative look. And of course there are the two long handles to help open and close the ‘bladder’ which helps to suck the air into and out of the ‘bag-like’ portion before it is forced into the fire.
Fireplace bellows England were not the first to use fireplace bellows. Fireplaces in parlors around Paris, the United States and Australia were also known to have fireplace bellows among their accessories.
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Antique fireplace brass could encompass fireplace bellows which have brass valves in order to push the air out of onto the fire or antique brass copper andirons which set inside the fireplace to help hold the wood up off the fireplace floor.
Other antique fireplace brass accessories include fireplace grates, fireplace coal or ash buckets of various sizes and styles, fireplace screens, fireplace tool sets, wood holders, wood carriers, fireplace hearth fender, fireplace log holders, fireplace log pokers, a brass ‘tidy set’ and fireplace bellows in addition to the fireplace andirons.
The use of brass in antique fireplace brass accessories is because brass holds up well to the extreme and intense heat given off by the fire. It also allows one to clean up the black soot that is left behind on these accessories to be easily wiped clean with a dampened wash cloth or other cloth. There are special brass cleaners on the market that will help restore an antique fireplace brass accessories to it’s original shine, however they could be toxic and may not mix well with fires so read the label before applying these or any product to a brass fireplace antique.
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Fireplace bellows were usually made by brass candle-stick makers, local copper or tanners. Antique bellows could now be located in many antique stores or from an online dealer; however some of the original pieces may have been replaced. For example, leather dries and hardens over time, wood cracks and breaks and nails rust and sometimes falls out completely. If you are looking for an antique bellow, make sure you are getting the real thing, not a rebuilt original.
Decorated wood boards, protective handles and cast-brass nozzles are usually always original to the antique bellows. The other pieces may have been removed or restored by a professional restorer.
Early 19th century antique bellows are distinguishable by their colored paint. An expert on antiques could tell the real thing from a restored bellow from the age of the paint, if the boards were stenciled or ‘free-handed’, the age of the wood and the originality of the decoration on the boards. Many dealers of antiques, whether they are antique fireplace bellows or antique chairs, depend on their extensive knowledge of simply handling the items over and over again and getting to know different brands or manufacturers of the items.
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Beautiful Hand Painted Bellows
Posted on: January 26, 2009
This old fireplace bellows is 20″ long and 7-1/2″ wide. It is painted with stylized flowers and leaves and has a copper tip and white leather bladder (I propped the handles apart so you can see this a little better) and decoration with brass studs. It has been around a while and there is some chipping around the edges. Otherwise, it works very well.
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New Bellows Added To Collection
Posted on: January 19, 2009
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This is an antique fireplace bellows from England. I have had these for many years having inherited them from an aunt and uncle. I believe they are made of oak with black leather and brass nail trim. The base is heavy brass and they weigh over 2 pounds. They are decorated with the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom. The seal is painted and decorated with gold leaf. HONI SOIT MAL Y PENSE, which is the motto of the English Order of the Garter is in the center of the coat of arms. and at the bottom is DIEU ET MON DROIT, the motto of the British Monarchy. The bellows measure 19 x 8 inches. The wood, seal and brass are in wonderful condition, the leather does show wear appropriate to their age. There use to be two leather hangers on the back, but they are in broken and in worn condition. A beautiful old bellows that would lend instant credibility to your fireplace! Perfect for the English pub look…a beautiful antique for your den! If you are interested I also have listed a set of fireplace tools.
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A bellows fireplace is a fireplace whose fire is treated to a nice gush of air that is concentrated to the spot where it is needed to keep the cozy fire going. Today though fireplaces are used for heating the home, they are normally an auxiliary heat source. So these days a bellows fireplace is more of a luxury than a necessity; it is there for romance, charm, and the beauty of the roaring fire for people to enjoy with the lights out. The bellows for a bellows fireplace are definitely a practical tool that everyone tending the fire should have handy.
Brass Fireplace Bellows
Posted on: December 29, 2008
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Brass fireplace bellows as those made of wood and other materials have been around a long time. Most the people that seek out antique brass fireplace bellows really like antiques, but they want to use the bellows to start the fires in their fireplaces. These folks appreciate the decorative aspects of these brass fireplace bellows. People look for bellows that have the original decorations (paint) and the initial brass nozzle. These two parts of the brass fireplace bellows need to be in good shape. The bellows for a town were made by various kinds of artisans, if their skill even remotely related to producing bellows.
Deer Carved Fireplace Bellows
Posted on: December 29, 2008
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New in Box. Free Shipping. Deer standing in the woods is carved on the wooden sides, it has brass nails and trim. 18.5 x 8 inch. Great for decoration. Works good to start a fire also. Remember free shipping.
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Discount Fireplace Bellows
Posted on: December 29, 2008
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When someone buys discount fireplace bellows he should still look for quality and practicality. What size of discount fireplace bellows do you need? Do you have a large or small fireplace and what size fires do you normally build? Some bellows have handles that extend and some don’t. To avoid bending over the fireplace, get bellows with the extended handles. Discount fireplace bellows with more elaborate decoration are still going to be more costly than plain ones. Some of the discount fireplace bellows are powered with batteries so pumping the bellows isn’t required. All in all the discounted bellows that are fancier will cost a little more.
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