Significant bellows, 19th centur
Significant bellows, 19th century, blackened wood, wine-red leather (replaced) with brass fittings. Bellows body and nozzle extensively carved on all surfaces, including fully three-dimensional depictions of grotesque faces, a knight, two men emerging from cornucopias, and other typical historicist motifs. Front: large grotesque face, open mouth serving as an intake valve. Nozzle valve designed as a devil’s head. Worn, minimal dents; mechanism functions. Total length: 77 cm
Significant bellows, 19th century, blackened wood, wine-red leather (replaced) with brass fittings. Bellows body and nozzle extensively carved on all surfaces, including fully three-dimensional depictions of grotesque faces, a knight, two men emerging from cornucopias, and other typical historicist motifs. Front: large grotesque face, open mouth serving as an intake valve. Nozzle valve designed as a devil’s head. Worn, minimal dents; mechanism functions. Total length: 77 cm
