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Antique Book Press
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Antique Book Press

19th century
For Sale by Salt Antiques
Description

A large book /copy press dating from around the Victorian era .made from cast iron steel and brass in full working order

The press is a great piece of engineering ,very heavy and sturdy .please email or phone if you require further information we will be happy to help .

Date of Manufacture

Salt Antiques has dated this Antique Cast Iron Book Press to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09658391
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Gilt and red line work on black japanning: decorative styling from the later 1800s.
Solid brass ball weights on the crossbar: adds momentum to tighten the screw.
Heavy cast-iron arched frame: built for Victorian office copying and binding.
Worn japanning and tarnished metal: marks of long use in a workshop.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236913
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N.p & a salt antiques

Description
A large book /copy press dating from around the Victorian era .made from cast iron steel and brass in full working order

The press is a great piece of engineering ,very heavy and sturdy .please email or phone if you require further information we will be happy to help .

Date of Manufacture

Salt Antiques has dated this Antique Cast Iron Book Press to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09658391
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Gilt and red line work on black japanning: decorative styling from the later 1800s.
Solid brass ball weights on the crossbar: adds momentum to tighten the screw.
Heavy cast-iron arched frame: built for Victorian office copying and binding.
Worn japanning and tarnished metal: marks of long use in a workshop.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
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SA1236913
Salt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017
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A heavy black cast iron book press featuring a central screw mechanism with oversized rounded handles and painted gold line detailing.
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Archive I A heavy black cast iron book press featuring a central screw mechanism with oversized rounded handles and painted gold line detailing.

Antique Book Press

Archive II A heavy black cast iron book press featuring a central screw mechanism with oversized rounded handles and painted gold line detailing. View II
Archive III A heavy black cast iron book press featuring a central screw mechanism with oversized rounded handles and painted gold line detailing. View III
Archive IV A heavy black cast iron book press featuring a central screw mechanism with oversized rounded handles and painted gold line detailing. View IV
Archive V A heavy black cast iron book press featuring a central screw mechanism with oversized rounded handles and painted gold line detailing. View V
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Salt Antiques
Telephone 0114 2552711
Location
Sheffield
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/saltantiques
Verified Since Jan 2017
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A heavy black cast iron book press featuring a central screw mechanism with oversized rounded handles and painted gold line detailing.
ANTIQUE BOOK PRESS
Ref: SA1236913
A heavy black cast iron book press featuring a central screw mechanism with oversized rounded handles and painted gold line detailing.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookbinding Press
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron, Brass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsThreaded central screw, Counterbalanced handles, Pinstripe gilding, Cast iron platens
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

This Victorian book press is a heavy piece of engineering constructed from cast iron, steel and brass. The dark surface bears pinstripe gilding along the edges and frame, complemented by a threaded central screw mechanism and counterbalanced handles terminating in oversized rounded finials. Visible signs of age include surface wear and scuffs to the dark paintwork, revealing the metal underneath. Measuring 40 cm high, 52 cm wide and 25 cm deep, the sturdy mechanism operates via dual platens designed to apply even pressure. In a contemporary home, this mechanical object finds a practical home on an office desk or library table as a functional paper press or a sculptural decorative accent. The substantial footprint makes it suitable for desktop placement where workspace permits, adding industrial character to a study or workspace interior without requiring complex installation.

FAQs

Historically, book presses were used in bookbinding to apply consistent pressure to freshly bound volumes, ensuring pages dried flat and bindings remained tight. During the nineteenth century, smaller versions were also used in Victorian offices as letter-copying presses.

Most antique presses were constructed from heavy cast iron to provide the necessary weight and durability. The central threaded screw was machined from iron or steel, while handles often incorporated brass fittings or painted line decorations.

Authentic pieces feature heavy solid cast iron construction, hand-machined thread screws, and often bear maker marks or serial numbers stamped into the crossbeam. Original paintwork frequently includes hand-painted pinstriping or gilded highlights that show natural age-related wear.

An antique book press functions well as a sculptural accent on a study desk, sideboard, or sturdy bookshelf. It can be used practical as a heavy paperweight or displayed alongside historic volumes in a home library setting.

To prevent rust, keep the cast iron frame dry and apply a light coat of microcrystalline wax or mineral oil periodically. The central threaded screw should be lubricated sparingly with machine oil to maintain smooth mechanical operation.
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