Jacobean Style Carved Oak Book Press

Circa 1900, two part form, the press with four wooden (deal) separation boards, geometric relief carved and molded base set on a conforming stand with bold spiral twist legs and stretcher support.

57.25 x 25 x 19.5 in.

From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C.

Top molded edge with several chips and surface loss; the waist molding with chips and loss to back edge/corners; surface stains and scraping; white surface spotting; good tight joinery and operational.