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Cast iron heavy antique book press from France, dating to 1900–1910, with a black painted surface and ornate gilded brass Rococo decoration, weighing about 15 kg and featuring a smoothly operating steel screw with a black wooden handle.
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This impressive French book press from 1880-1910 (also called a document press or copying press) is cast in heavy cast iron with a black-painted surface and richly gilded brass ornaments in Rococo style, such as acanthus leaves and garlands around the screw and arms. The resilient steel screw operates smoothly with a black wooden handle and brass knobs; base plate with wooden pressure surface and square black foot with corner profiles for stability.
Very heavy specimen (min. 15 kg), in good working vintage condition with patina and minimal rust; originally for bookbinding, paper presses or as a notary press, now popular as an industrial decorative piece for office or interior.
Carefully packed and sent by registered mail.
This impressive French book press from 1880-1910 (also called a document press or copying press) is cast in heavy cast iron with a black-painted surface and richly gilded brass ornaments in Rococo style, such as acanthus leaves and garlands around the screw and arms. The resilient steel screw operates smoothly with a black wooden handle and brass knobs; base plate with wooden pressure surface and square black foot with corner profiles for stability.
Very heavy specimen (min. 15 kg), in good working vintage condition with patina and minimal rust; originally for bookbinding, paper presses or as a notary press, now popular as an industrial decorative piece for office or interior.
Carefully packed and sent by registered mail.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
France
Material
cast iron
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
31 cm
Width
34 cm
Depth
30 cm
Estimated Period
1900-1910
Title additional information
Heavy antique book press
