A handsome antique oak book press, beautifully crafted and in excellent working order. Made from solid oak with a rich, mellow patina, it features a robust screw mechanism operated by a turned wooden handle, allowing the top plate to rise and fall smoothly. The shaped supports and well-proportioned frame give it a pleasing, architectural presence.
Traditionally used in bookbinding for pressing and drying pages, it now makes a wonderful decorative piece for a study, library, or shop interior — equally appealing to collectors, printers, and lovers of early craft tools. Light age-related marks are consistent with its use and add to its authenticity and charm.
All measurements are done to the widest point .
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...ure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.
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Internal Reference: SAI4202
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1215074
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Height is 103cm (40.6inches)Width is 65.5cm (25.8inches)Depth is 45cm (17.7inches)
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