Fireplace accessory - Wood, brass, leather





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Description from the seller
3rd set of antique bellows (ca. 1880–1900) with wall mount
Technical data
Year of manufacture: ca. 1880–1900 (late 19th century / Historicism).
Manufacturer: Unmarked artisan workshop (Dinanderie).
Country of origin: Belgium / Netherlands (Flanders region).
Description
Complete triptych set consisting of 3 antique bellows (graduated sizes) including a wall mount. Each historical piece on the front is decorated with a detailed, hand-driven brass plate:
Large bellows: Portrait of the Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens ("PETRUS PAULUS RUBENS").
Medium bellows: Flemish tavern and inn scene from the 17th century.
Small bellows: Classical Baroque motifs with flowers and acanthus leaves.
The back is made of thick vegetable-tanned real leather, attached with heavy decorative nails. The nozzles are cast from heavy brass.
Note: The wooden wainscoting is not original, but a later addition from the 1960s–1970s to keep the pieces together as a set and to protect the historical backs.
Condition (Condition Report)
Functionality: Fully functional. The internal pumping mechanism and valves operate perfectly and generate airflow. The interior leather remains surprisingly soft and flexible in all three pieces.
Brass: In excellent condition with a deep, beautiful patina accumulated over time (chemically cleaned).
Exterior leather: Shows age-related dryness and surface wear (especially on the handles). On the small bellows, the inner side of the leather is slightly cracked (see photos), which does not affect function.
Fittings: The nails exhibit genuine, natural green patina, confirming great age.
3rd set of antique bellows (ca. 1880–1900) with wall mount
Technical data
Year of manufacture: ca. 1880–1900 (late 19th century / Historicism).
Manufacturer: Unmarked artisan workshop (Dinanderie).
Country of origin: Belgium / Netherlands (Flanders region).
Description
Complete triptych set consisting of 3 antique bellows (graduated sizes) including a wall mount. Each historical piece on the front is decorated with a detailed, hand-driven brass plate:
Large bellows: Portrait of the Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens ("PETRUS PAULUS RUBENS").
Medium bellows: Flemish tavern and inn scene from the 17th century.
Small bellows: Classical Baroque motifs with flowers and acanthus leaves.
The back is made of thick vegetable-tanned real leather, attached with heavy decorative nails. The nozzles are cast from heavy brass.
Note: The wooden wainscoting is not original, but a later addition from the 1960s–1970s to keep the pieces together as a set and to protect the historical backs.
Condition (Condition Report)
Functionality: Fully functional. The internal pumping mechanism and valves operate perfectly and generate airflow. The interior leather remains surprisingly soft and flexible in all three pieces.
Brass: In excellent condition with a deep, beautiful patina accumulated over time (chemically cleaned).
Exterior leather: Shows age-related dryness and surface wear (especially on the handles). On the small bellows, the inner side of the leather is slightly cracked (see photos), which does not affect function.
Fittings: The nails exhibit genuine, natural green patina, confirming great age.

