{"product_id":"antique-cast-iron-book-press-victorian-screw-press","title":"Antique Cast Iron Book Press – Victorian Screw Press","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"258\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA substantial antique cast iron book press dating from the late Victorian to early 20th century, originally used by bookbinders, printers and stationers for pressing books, papers and leather bindings.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eFeaturing a heavy cast iron frame with a large screw mechanism and metal handle, this impressive piece is mounted on its original timber base. The robust construction and honest untouched patina make it an excellent decorative industrial antique as well as a functional press for bookbinding, printmaking, paper crafts or flower pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eAn increasingly sought-after piece of workshop history that looks equally at home in a library, office, studio or industrial-inspired interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"758\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zbwo9\" data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eHeavy cast iron construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13zwt3t\" data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eLarge screw press mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5g41ur\" data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eOriginal cast iron turning handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qrn30h\" data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eOriginal timber base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1956nrw\" data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eFunctional and decorative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"779vdv\" data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eIdeal for bookbinding, printmaking or display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood antique condition with age-related wear, oxidation and a rich original patina consistent with decades of use. The screw mechanism turns smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"awmyg9\" data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eHeight: 39 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mwsry4\" data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eBase: 36 × 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Northam Secondhand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53402096173356,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/6420\/5356\/files\/IMG_0743.jpg?v=1783234693","url":"https:\/\/www.northamsecondhand.com.au\/products\/antique-cast-iron-book-press-victorian-screw-press","provider":"Northam Secondhand","version":"1.0","type":"link"}