Antique 19th Century Mahogany Book Press With Spiral Thread Mechanism & Draw

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Book Press With Spiral Thread Mechanism & Draw​

This is an early Victoria Era mahogany book press, complete with a spiral thread mechanism to adjust the height of the top plate, and a draw with a brass knob and traditional dovetail joints.

Turned & hand-crafted spindles and handle. 

'A book press is a tool used by bookmakers throughout the 18th century, used in the binding or rebinding of books'

A unique piece of bookmaking history with a beautiful patina.

Measures:
Length at the widest part - 38cm
Height not including mechanism - 47cm
Width at the widest part - 22.5cm
Height between plates when fully open - 12.5cm
Weight - 3170g