Antique Cast Iron Book Press on Workshop Tripod Stand, 1890s

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Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Bookbinding Press on Adjustable Tripod Hardwood Stand (H 165 cm)

Category : Industrial & … Read more Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Bookbinding Press on Adjustable Tripod Hardwood Stand (H 165 cm)

Category : Industrial & Studio Furniture / Sculptor Stands & Press

Period : Early 20th Century / 1910s–1930s
Materials : Cast Iron, Hardwood

:A striking and authentic French industrial ensemble featuring an early 20th-century black cast iron press set upon a tall, tripod wooden workshop stand.

- The Press: Solid cast iron screw press with its original central thread and double-ball handle. Fully operational, suitable for bookbinding, paper crafts, studio work, or as a high-end decorative sculpture.
- The Stand: Crafted from rich hardwood with a warm patina, featuring a middle circular tier and a lower triangular base. The upper platform is supported by a central column secured with an original iron locking pin.

Dimensions:

Total Height: 165 cm (64.96 in)
Width: 64 cm (25.2 in)
Depth: 45 cm (17.72 in)

Condition : Good vintage condition with a desirable natural patina and light signs of age and historic workshop use.
The screw mechanism operates smoothly, and the hardwood tripod structure is sturdy and stable. See less