Amazing Italian Hand- Carved 19th Century Fire Bellows

Intricately carved Italian fire bellows decorated with winged gri ns, roaring lion head and torch and coat of arms and on the verso a beautiful carved north wind face. Lined with a red leather to expand the bellows to fan a fire. Studded with brass pointed and domed nailheads decorating the sides. Capped with a decorated brass flue. The bellows extended is 5" in width. OF THE PERIOD: Baroque PLACE OF ORIGIN: Italy DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1800s PERIOD: Early 19th Century CONDITION: Excellent WEAR: Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. DIMENSIONS: 22.50 in. H x 10 in. W x 1.75 in. D 57 cm H x 25 cm W x 4 cm D SHIPPING: $60 shipping in Continental US $120 shipping to the rest of North America $180 shipping to the rest of the world