Forge

Marble and brick forge used in the Church Family, Mount Lebanon, NY

Object ID:
1950.2766.1-.2a,b
Community:
New York, Mount Lebanon
Description

Forge (.1) constructed of marble blocks, bricks and mortar. A box of pine is attached to the cast side which serves as a plenum for air from the bellows. Air apparently is forced into the fire pit of the forge via conduits hidden by plenum on west side, an iron plate is secured to west face which stands above forge surfaces. (.2a) Forge bellows of wood, leather (replaced), iron and steel; top and bottom painted red, battens holding leather painted black. (.2b) Bellows pump handle of forged iron with flattened head (roughly circular) and 3/4" hole in center. Other end forged to a tang which impales a turned walnut handle with an iron ferrule.

New York Mount Lebanon Church Family

New York Mount Lebanon Church Family

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