Vintage Wood & Metal Fireplace Bellows

Description :
This vintage fireplace bellows features a warm-toned solid wood body with carved finger grooves and contrasting dark leather or faux leather folds, neatly riveted around the edges. The nozzle end is cast metal and bears the inscription “PAT APL'D FOR,” suggesting early 20th-century U.S. manufacture. Built for both function and rustic charm, this piece would suit a traditional hearth, lodge decor, or restoration project. The bellows mechanism is intact and operational, though light wear from use and age is visible.

Era
Circa early 20th century

Style
Americana / Rustic

Technique
Hand-assembled with riveted leather folds and hand-cut wood frame

Tools Used
Likely crafted using hand saws, rivet tools, clamps, and carving tools

History
Fireplace bellows like these were commonly used in rural homes and cabins before central heating, typically hand-pumped to stoke wood fires.

Manufacturer / Maker
Maker: Unknown. The "PAT APL'D FOR" mark suggests it may have been a pre-patent product or prototype made by a regional American hardware manufacturer.

Measurements
19 ¼" L x 9 ¾" D x 2" Thick

Suggested Weight
Approximately 3–4 lbs

Item Number : P13124

Category : Misc Home Décor & Furniture

Brand : UK