Late 19th c. Cast Iron Wheel Book Press c.1890
$550
ABOUT
A 19th-century Victorian cast iron wheel book press. Historically utilized in print shops, law offices, and bookbinderies as a copying or nipping press. Cast from solid, heavy iron, the press features its dark weathered patina with original, faded decorations on the front, sides and back. The classic top-mounted wheel turning handle rotates smoothly, driving the central threaded screw assembly to effortlessly raise and lower the thick iron pressure plate.
Book not included.
- CREATOR Unknown.
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DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1890.
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MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Cast Iron.
- CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
- DIMENSIONS H 12.75-15.75 in. W 16 in. D 10.25 in.
HISTORY
Unknown.
