18th Century Fruit Wood Book Press
An 18th century book press made from fruit wood, apple or pear and walnut.
The press has a turned walnut thread with an acorn decoration at the top and a walnut turning bar handle.
The press is raised on turned bun feet that have some old, now dead, wood worm holes.
The book press is in good working condition. (Circa 1770)
Height 55cm (21.7 inches)
Width 42.5cm (16.7 inches)
Depth 28cm (11 inches)