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An Unusual Georgian Oak Book Press Chest of Drawers
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An Unusual Georgian Oak Book Press Chest of Drawers

18th century
Sold 16 April 2025 · Wickersley Antiques
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Description

A Rare early 19th century Chest of Drawers incorporating a Press useful for many things, this is how it was made it has not been added later, the press section is in working order, the chest base is four drawers with original handles. The condition is excellent it is in two sections top and bottom

circa 1830

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 76 CMS

DEPTH 46 CMS

HEIGHT 144 CMS

Physical Dimensions
Height
144cm (56.69")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Book Press to the Georgian era.

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SA909036
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Description
A Rare early 19th century Chest of Drawers incorporating a Press useful for many things, this is how it was made it has not been added later, the press section is in working order, the chest base is four drawers with original handles. The condition is excellent it is in two sections top and bottom

circa 1830

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 76 CMS

DEPTH 46 CMS

HEIGHT 144 CMS

Height
144cm (56.69")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Book Press to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA909036
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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An antique dark oak Georgian book press featuring a central wooden screw mechanism mounted atop a chest of three graduated drawers with brass drop handles.
An Unusual Georgian Oak Book Press Chest of Drawers
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An antique dark oak Georgian book press featuring a central wooden screw mechanism mounted atop a chest of three graduated drawers with brass drop handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCentral wooden screw, Dovetailed drawers, Brass drop handles, Turned feet
  • SizeH 144 cm (57 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

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A Georgian book press is a heavy wooden device operated by a central screw mechanism, historically used in binderies and libraries to flatten paper, press newly bound books, or copy documents.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid quarter-sawn oak with hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, featuring a large turned wooden screw mechanism and iron or brass hardware.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate timber shrinkage, hand-forged or early brass fixings, handmade threaded wooden screws showing genuine wear, and traditional joinery methods.

This type of statement furniture works well as a focal point in a study or home office, styled alongside leather seating, vintage books, and task lighting to enhance a scholarly aesthetic.

Preserve the piece by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, applying microcrystalline wax periodically, and maintaining stable indoor humidity.
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