Fireplace bellows

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Fireplace bellows

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.497

Description

Fireplace bellows, elaborately carved, with face at top of front handle: scalloped border, containing two wyverns (two-legged mythical winged creature resembling a dragon) flanking central cartouche above two rosettes, and bearded open-mouthed head; on reverse, foliate carving; leather connects front and rear boards and is secured by iron upholstery nails.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1600 - 1699 Date made: r. 1600 - 1699

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

PCR 6757
BOX 260
3393

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

2-1/4 in

Width

7-1/2 in

Length

14-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 14 3/4 in. (5.7 x 19.1 x 37.5 cm)

Material

Iron, Walnut, Nails, Leather

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Leather has fully broken, one wooden side has broken into two pieces

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Leather disintegrating.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial

Note

Deaccessioned in 2025 - broken; destroyed [CAM, 3/18/26]