Press - Book Press

An antique book press made of metal, with copper ball handles to raise and lower the press.

A large industrial cast-iron bookbinder press from the 1900s. The iron press plate is connected to the manual screw operated by wide ball handles. It is a beautifully functioning piece that can be used for decorative purposes and is particularly suitable for a bookstore or home library.

antique cast-iron book press, often also called a notar press due to its frequent use in notary offices in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Material: Cast iron, often with a distinctive antique patina.
Function: They were used for pressing books or copying documents.
Design: These presses are often equipped with graceful motifs or Art Nouveau-style elements.
Features: It is a heavy, manual mechanism with a central screw.