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Georgian Mahogany Book Press

18th century
Sold by Antiquus
Sold 10 April 2025 · Antiquus
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Description

A charming Georgian mahogany book press, of small size. Screw mechanism works well and it has a lovely patina and colour. Delivery is INCLUDED in the price for UK mainland addresses. Thank you for looking.

Date of Manufacture

Antiquus has dated this Georgian Mahogany Book Press to the Georgian era.

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Description
A charming Georgian mahogany book press, of small size. Screw mechanism works well and it has a lovely patina and colour. Delivery is INCLUDED in the price for UK mainland addresses. Thank you for looking.
Date of Manufacture

Antiquus has dated this Georgian Mahogany Book Press to the Georgian era.

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SA1131883
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Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2021

50 years of dealing in antique furniture and associated items

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

Georgian Mahogany Book Press

Archive II A dark brown mahogany Georgian book press featuring a central wooden screw mechanism and horizontal platens. View II
Archive III A dark brown mahogany Georgian book press featuring a central wooden screw mechanism and horizontal platens. View III
Archive IV A dark brown mahogany Georgian book press featuring a central wooden screw mechanism and horizontal platens. View IV
Archive V A dark brown mahogany Georgian book press featuring a central wooden screw mechanism and horizontal platens. View V
Archive VI A dark brown mahogany Georgian book press featuring a central wooden screw mechanism and horizontal platens. View VI
Archive VII A dark brown mahogany Georgian book press featuring a central wooden screw mechanism and horizontal platens. View VII
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A dark brown mahogany Georgian book press featuring a central wooden screw mechanism and horizontal platens.
Georgian mahogany book press
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A dark brown mahogany Georgian book press featuring a central wooden screw mechanism and horizontal platens.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsThreaded wooden screw, Turning handles, Flat rectangular platens

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Georgian book presses were utilised in libraries, binderies, and studies during the 18th and early 19th centuries to flatten paper, bind volumes, and copy documents.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, featuring large central wooden screw mechanisms and pegged mortise and tenon joints.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-cut thread screws, age-related patination, tool marks from traditional hand planes, and solid timber construction without modern fixings.

It serves as a sculptural focal point on a large desk, console table, or bookshelf, adding historic character and architectural weight to a study or living space.

Maintain the wood with occasional applications of microcrystalline wax, keep it away from direct heat sources, and avoid over-tightening the wooden screw mechanism.
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