Book & Linen Presses
19th Century

The Gallery has many book and linen presses for sale. Some examples are shown below.
Contact the Gallery for information about others available.

Bookpresses
Maple Bookpress

Maple Book Press
English or American:
c. 1900
12 inches high
Book Area = 13 wide x 10 inches deep
$750

Of typical form, with iron central turn-screw applying pressure to rectangular wooden plate. As found condition. A functional book press, though decorative in the sense of industrial design.

Mahogany Press

Mahogany Book or Linen Press
English or American:
3rd Quarter 19th C.
27 inches high
Book Area = 27 inches wide x 15 inches deep
Sold

Of typical form, with wooden central turn-screw applying pressure to rectangular wooden plate, above inset lower drawer with brass bale handle. French polished. Functional.

Mahogany Bookpress

Mahogany Book Press
English or American:
c. 3rd Quarter 19th C.
16 inches high
Book Area = 12 inches wide x 10 inches deep
Sold

Of typical form, with wooden central turn-screw applying pressure to rectangular wooden plate. French polished. Functional.

Mahogany Bookpress

Mahogany Book Press
English or American:
c. 3rd Quarter 19th C.
12 inches high
Book Area = 12 inches wide x 10 inches deep
Sold

Of typical form, with wooden central turn-screw applying pressure to rectangular wooden plate. French polished. Functional.


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