Miniature English Book Press
About: This is a magnificent mahogany miniature English book press c.1870. It features screw mechanisms at each end to hold the bookbinder’s work firmly in-place. Each screw handle is adorned with inset bone pearls at the ends. Beautiful turnings, details and craftsmanship.
Why We Love It: This is such a sweet little display piece, perfect for a gentleman’s paneled library with a warm patina to match your antiquarian leather bound books.
Condition: Excellent original condition. The top platen shows some very old staining, perhaps from ink!
Dims: 9” Long x 4.5” Wide x 5” High
Location: Sperryville, VA
About: This is a magnificent mahogany miniature English book press c.1870. It features screw mechanisms at each end to hold the bookbinder’s work firmly in-place. Each screw handle is adorned with inset bone pearls at the ends. Beautiful turnings, details and craftsmanship.
Why We Love It: This is such a sweet little display piece, perfect for a gentleman’s paneled library with a warm patina to match your antiquarian leather bound books.
Condition: Excellent original condition. The top platen shows some very old staining, perhaps from ink!
Dims: 9” Long x 4.5” Wide x 5” High
Location: Sperryville, VA
About: This is a magnificent mahogany miniature English book press c.1870. It features screw mechanisms at each end to hold the bookbinder’s work firmly in-place. Each screw handle is adorned with inset bone pearls at the ends. Beautiful turnings, details and craftsmanship.
Why We Love It: This is such a sweet little display piece, perfect for a gentleman’s paneled library with a warm patina to match your antiquarian leather bound books.
Condition: Excellent original condition. The top platen shows some very old staining, perhaps from ink!
Dims: 9” Long x 4.5” Wide x 5” High
Location: Sperryville, VA