Book press
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood and metal
Measurements
770 mm (H); 335 mm (Dia); 712 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 25922
Summary
Wood and metal book press, consisting of a flat wooden platform bound in metal with two metal side supports, a metal crosspiece with screw thread and a wooden upper platform to form the press. The screw is operated by a circular horizontal wheel. Painted on the cross piece; 18 / 65.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.