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An Antique Georgian Book Press
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An Antique Georgian Book Press

18th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Opus Antiques
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Description

This is a lovely Georgian mahogany book press,  sometimes also  described as a press for linen napkins. It actually can do both.

This  good quality mahogany book press, has  a lovely rich  colour. They were used

 to keep books flat by bookbinders and  to apply even pressure to freshly glued book spines, or by merchants as "letter copying presses.

The central screw moves up and down depending on the size of the books and the drawer was used to store bookbinding tools, ink, and sealing wax.

It has its original swan neck handle, dovetailed drawer and central screw and handle all in good working order.

The press measures 33cm w x 20cm d x 38cm h which is a great practical size without being too big.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

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Description
This is a lovely Georgian mahogany book press,  sometimes also  described as a press for linen napkins. It actually can do both.

This  good quality mahogany book press, has  a lovely rich  colour. They were used

“
 to keep books flat by bookbinders and  to apply even pressure to freshly glued book spines, or by merchants as "letter copying presses.
Opus Antiques
fig 1. An Antique Georgian Book Press
fig 1. An Antique Georgian Book Press

The central screw moves up and down depending on the size of the books and the drawer was used to store bookbinding tools, ink, and sealing wax.

It has its original swan neck handle, dovetailed drawer and central screw and handle all in good working order.

The press measures 33cm w x 20cm d x 38cm h which is a great practical size without being too big.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214563
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