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19th Century Mahogany Book Press
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19th Century Mahogany Book Press

19th century
Sold 5 February 2025 · Thakeham Furniture
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Description

Fine quality 19th century mahogany book press, in good original condition.

Circa. 1840

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Mahogany Book Press to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA1066726
Dealers Internal Reference
7124
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Description
Fine quality 19th century mahogany book press, in good original condition.

Circa. 1840

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Mahogany Book Press to the 19th Century.

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1066726
Dealers Internal Ref
7124
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A dark brown mahogany book press featuring a central threaded wooden screw mechanism and horizontal wooden platens. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark brown mahogany book press featuring a central threaded wooden screw mechanism and horizontal wooden platens. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Mahogany Book Press

Archive II A dark brown mahogany book press featuring a central threaded wooden screw mechanism and horizontal wooden platens. View II
Archive III A dark brown mahogany book press featuring a central threaded wooden screw mechanism and horizontal wooden platens. View III
Archive IV A dark brown mahogany book press featuring a central threaded wooden screw mechanism and horizontal wooden platens. View IV
Archive V A dark brown mahogany book press featuring a central threaded wooden screw mechanism and horizontal wooden platens. View V
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Thakeham Furniture

Thakeham Furniture
Telephone 01403 713649
Location
Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/thakehamfurniture
Verified Since Jul 2013
Items For Sale 146
Items Sold 3,156
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Verified Since Jul 2013
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Location: Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse, Thakeham Furniture Ltd, Blakers Yard, Worthing Road, Dial Post, Nr Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8NH, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/thakehamfurniture
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A dark brown mahogany book press featuring a central threaded wooden screw mechanism and horizontal wooden platens.
19th century mahogany book press
Ref: SA1066726
A dark brown mahogany book press featuring a central threaded wooden screw mechanism and horizontal wooden platens.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsThreaded wooden spindle, Turned handle, Rectangular platens
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Book presses were traditionally used by bookbinders, libraries, and offices throughout the 18th and 19th centuries to flatten paper, press leaves, and bind volumes.

Authentic period presses were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or beech, often featuring threaded wooden spindles and hand-turned handles.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate joinery, hand-cut wooden threads, natural patina, and tool marks consistent with historical manufacturing methods rather than modern machinery.

An antique press functions well as a sculptural tabletop object in a study, library, or office, adding historical texture and architectural interest to a room.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations, applying occasional microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish.
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