Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
It is finished in a conical top almost in the form of a beehive. At the base of this there is a turned cross arm for moving the thread up and down, and this is attached to a large flat section of mahogany which acts as the top of the press. Beneath this there is a similar sized piece of wood to form the area where the book is pressed. At the base there is a single full length drawer with a scribe beading on it and 2 knob handles. The whole piece stands on 4 simple squat turned legs with a taper at the base. The book press is excellent colour and condition, and very stylish.
Size 90cm high x 63cm wide x 33cm deep.
Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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George III Mahogany and Stained Beech Book Press
