{"product_id":"early-18th-century-red-japanned-bellows-giles-grendy","title":"Japanned and Gilt-Decorated Fireplace Bellows | In the Manner of Giles Grendey","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine and early pair of English fireplace bellows, notable for their richly japanned red surface and beautifully executed gilt decoration. The front board is adorned with a raised circular boss centring a radiating gilt motif, surrounded by delicate gilt floral and foliate sprays in the manner of Giles Grendey, whose workshop was celebrated for its luxurious japanned furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngland, circa 1740\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bellows retain their original characterful details, including rows of brass studs securing the leather sides and a turned brass nozzle at the tapered end. The reverse handle bears a slender leather strap for hanging when not in use—an elegant and practical touch typical of early 18th-century domestic metalwork and japanned wares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparable examples can be found in major collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum (e.g. walnut and japanned bellows with brass nozzle, accession no. O118301), illustrating the high level of craftsmanship associated with early 18th century utilitarian objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA decorative and increasingly rare survival from the early 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collection TH30","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52382060380497,"sku":null,"price":2250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5873\/5185\/files\/IMG_7407_1.webp?v=1763466408","url":"https:\/\/nwtiques.com\/products\/early-18th-century-red-japanned-bellows-giles-grendy","provider":"nwtiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}