READY TO SHIP: Handmade Fireplace Bellows, Poplar with Carved and Hand Painted Owl, Brown Leather, Bronze Tacks - Heirloom
READY TO SHIP: Handmade Fireplace Bellows, Poplar with Carved and Hand Painted Owl, Medium Brown Leather, Bronze Tacks
These bellows were crafted from poplar. The front of the bellows features a carved and hand painted owl design. These poplar bellows are light weight relative to some of the other woods used in my shop. The leather is a rich medium brown, and the tacks are matte bronze colored. A leather strap is threaded through holes in the handle to hold the paddles together for storage and for hanging. A pair of sturdy brass hinges connects the paddles under the leather boot, which features a brass nozzle. These bellows are made to last for generations, while bringing a sense of history to your hearth. A few puffs from these bellows will help get a fire started in your fireplace, woodstove or fire pit.
Our bellows and other wooden items are crafted by hand in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. We prefer to bring new life to antique wood by recycling lumber from old barns, houses and furniture to create our one-of-a-kind pieces. Imperfections in the wood such as knots and worm holes grace these timeless designs. Created using a combination of hand tools and modern technology, our items are beautiful as well as functional.
Do you like what you see, but would prefer a different stain or engraved design, or no design at all? Please contact us to inquire about custom items. Allow 2 weeks processing time for custom orders.
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Customs charges and import taxes are not included in the price of the item or shipping costs. Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Shipping from United States
Processing time
3-5 business days
Estimated shipping times
- North America : 4 - 5 weeks
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Customs and import taxes
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Payment Options
Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery
Conditions of return
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Questions about your order?
Please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Privacy policy
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Information I Collect
To fulfill your order, you must provide me with certain information (which you authorized Etsy to provide to me), such as your name, email address, postal address, payment information, and the details of the product that you’re ordering. You may also choose to provide me with additional personal information (for a custom order, for example), if you contact me directly.
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I rely on a number of legal bases to collect, use, and share your information, including:
• as needed to provide my services, such as when I use your information to fulfil your order, to settle disputes, or to provide customer support;
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If you reside in certain territories, including the EU, you have a number of rights in relation to your personal information. While some of these rights apply generally, certain rights apply only in certain limited cases. I describe these rights below:
• Access. You may have the right to access and receive a copy of the personal information I hold about you by contacting me using the contact information below.
• Change, restrict, delete. You may also have rights to change, restrict my use of, or delete your personal information. Absent exceptional circumstances (like where I am required to store data for legal reasons) I will generally delete your personal information upon request.
• Object. You can object to (i) my processing of some of your information based on my legitimate interests and (ii) receiving marketing messages from me after providing your express consent to receive them. In such cases, I will delete your personal information unless I have compelling and legitimate grounds to continue using that information or if it is needed for legal reasons.
• Complain. If you reside in the EU and wish to raise a concern about my use of your information (and without prejudice to any other rights you may have), you have the right to do so with your local data protection authority.
How to Contact Me
For purposes of EU data protection law, I, Jeannette Strouth, am the data controller of your personal information. If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact me at beemountainwoodworks@gmail.com. Alternately, you may mail me at:
Jeannette Strouth 2689 Mountain Valley Rd, Vinton, VA 24179
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of images can you engrave on my bellows?
My engraver requires a black and white image in JPEG, GIF, or other image format. The resolution must be good so the image will remain crisp when enlarged. If you need assistance locating a suitable image, please contact me and I'll be glad to help.
What if I place a bellows order and then decide later that I want to have it engraved?
Please contact me to see where I am in the assembly process. It's fine to add engraving as long as the bellows are still in progress. However, once the bellows is assembled, it will not fit in my engraver.
How can I maintain my bellows or trivet?
To care for the wood, any product intended to clean or polish wood may be used. The leather may be treated with neatsfoot oil or similar leather care products. The brass nozzle may be cleaned with commercial brass cleaner, or simply polished with fine steel wool.
DO NOT IMMERSE YOUR BELLOWS OR TRIVET IN WATER. DO NOT SCRUB THE SURFACE VIGOROUSLY WITH WATER OR ANY CLEANING PRODUCT. THIS WILL REMOVE THE TUNG OIL FINISH AND LIGHTEN THE ENGRAVED AREAS. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MISHAPS INVOLVING YOUR ITEM DUE TO CLEANING OR WATER DAMAGE.