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Vintage professional bookbinding finishing press by Dryad, Leicester England. A crucial piece of equipment for book makers. Solid wood blocks …
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Vintage professional bookbinding finishing press by Dryad, Leicester England. A crucial piece of equipment for book makers. Solid wood blocks with two large hand-screws to clamp the blocks together.
A unique piece that can be used as decor, wall hanging, bookend or curated for a set or vignette.
These Dryad presses were made from 1920s all the way to the 1980s. Used for page-pressing, bookbinding and finishing. Be sure to reference all photos and closeups as well as condition notes.
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- Dimensions
- 22ʺW × 15ʺD × 3.5ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Other
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Tan
- Condition Notes
- Vintage condition. This piece shows signs of wear consistent with age and use. Minor wear marks and light surface scratches … moreVintage condition. This piece shows signs of wear consistent with age and use. Minor wear marks and light surface scratches are visible, no major chips or nicks. Both threaded spindles in working condition and the wood blocks can be displayed apart or clamped together. See photos and close ups for reference. All of our pieces are used and/or vintage pieces that have wear consistent with age. Each are rare, one-of-a kind pieces that are in found-condition and hand-picked. We do our best to photograph and describe all characteristics. Feel free to ask any questions prior to purchase or request close up photos. Also review all photos and condition notes. less
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