General Auction of Many House-Clearance Items inc. Many Vintage Nautical Items, Blonde Ercol, Doulton, Jual Curve, White Goods, Victorian Furniture, Instruments and more.

General Auction of Many House-Clearance Items inc. Many Vintage Nautical Items, Blonde Ercol, Doulton, Jual Curve, White Goods, Victorian Furniture, Instruments and more.

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Lot 521: A Collection of Brass Fireplace and Kitchen Accessories including Bellows and Skimmers

This auction ended on 31 October 2026.

Start price: £5

Estimated price: £5 - £10

Buyer's Premium: 20%

A collection of brass fireplace and kitchen accessories, comprising a pair of fire bellows and three hand-crafted skimmers. The bellows feature a wooden frame with a red leather concertina, secured by rounded brass decorative tacks. The front is mounted with an embossed brass faceplate depicting a tavern scene with multiple figures in a domestic interior. The skimmers are constructed with hand-raised brass bowls, each featuring a variety of hand-punched circular perforations in geometric and concentric patterns. The handles are wrought brass with openwork diamond motifs and are secured to the bowls with copper or brass rivets. No maker’s marks or hallmarks are visible on any of the items.