Nice early industrial book press. Has faint writting on the top as pictured . I can only make out “Wash” I think it possibly is Tacoma , Washington and cant read the first line of writting.
A really neat piece in overall good vintage condition. Can be fastened to a surface by two mounting holes one both sides. Wheel turns nicely both ways and appears to press evenly as expected. Has gold tone strip detail as shown in photos. Has blemishes as shown from age and use.
This baby is VERY very heavy, will be professionally packed and shipped by local shipping company.
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This antique book press is a rare find from the lat 1800s- early 1900s. The cast iron press features a unique wheel handle for easy operation and has an original rich patina finish. The color of the press is black with gold tone stripes, which gives it an elegant appearance. The book press is perfect for bookbinding and embossing, making it a great addition to any collection of binding tools. The maker of this antique press is unknown.