antique-english-oak-book-press
Lot 289
Antique English Oak Book Press
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
First half 19th century, pine secondary, press with double arched support featuring a turned double handle spiral mechanism with beveled edges, the case with a single drawer, pegged mortise and tenon skirt with return at knee, four straight legs with deep chamfer to each corner with lamb's tongue termination, pegged mortise and tenon molded stretcher base.

62.5 x 26 x 18.75 in.

Some insect damage to top bar; later pulls revealing original holes (drilled); expected wear at base and feet; slightly shorter at the left end.

$500 - 1,000