Dental Laboratory Foot Bellows with Brass Blowpipe – England, circa 1900 by Fletcher Russell & Co Ltd, Warrington. An antique foot-operated air bellows apparatus by Fletcher Russell & Co Ltd of Warrington, dating to the late Victorian or Edwardian period, approximately 1895–1915. The apparatus features a black-painted cast-iron supporting frame with curved feet, a substantial foot lever, a dark wooden upper board and leather bellows secured with rows of metal tacks. A brass maker’s plate reads: “FLETCHER RUSSELL & CO LTD WARRINGTON” Accompanied by a flexible hose connected to a long brass blowpipe nozzle with a turned wooden handle. This type of foot blower provided an air supply for dental laboratory and workshop processes, including blowpipe work associated with heating and soldering. Foot operation left the operator’s hands free to manipulate tools and materials. A characterful example of early dental and scientific equipment, combining cast iron, wood, leather and brass, suitable for a collection of historical instruments or industrial display. Presented in good antique and unrestored condition, with surface wear and scratches. The leather shows some visible cracks, splits and wear around its attachments. The wooden surfaces and nozzle handle also show wear. The apparatus is untested; airtightness and working operation are not guaranteed. The age and originality of the hose cannot be confirmed. Sold as a historical collector’s and display object. Please examine all photographs carefully, particularly the close-ups of the leather and underside. The lot comprises the bellows apparatus, hose and handled brass nozzle shown.