Object number
93/34
Creator
Description
Small foot-operated forge bellows used at Castings Ltd., a foundry in Maidenhead, Berkshire, which closed in 1984. They were made by Brown Bros. of Great Eastern Street, London. The base and boards are of wood with leather bellows, and metal supports and springs.
Physical description
1 pair of bellows: wood; leather; metal; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Recorder: JMB // Date: 23.8.93 // Description: Small foot operated bellows. The base and boards are made from wood. There are two metal supports and two springs under the bellows. The foot pedal at the rear is metal and the leather bellows are attached to the boards with metal studs. // Inscription: BROWN BROS, 28 GT. EASTERN ST., LONDON E.C. // Dimensions: Length: 55.0 cm Height: 30.0 cm Width: 28.0 cm // Associated information: These bellows came from a foundry in Maidenhead – Castings Ltd. which closed in 1984. // The springs under the bellows helped to ensure a steady flow of air as it was operated i.e. avoiding an on/off situation.’
Production place
Great Eastern Street [Hackney]
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_16155.tif - High resolution image
