FINE QUALITY VINTAGE TOOLS FOR SALE FOR THE COLLECTOR, WOODWORKER, AND ARTISAN. WE ALSO BUY - VINTAGE TOOLS AND 'MODERN' TOOLS BY LIE-NIELSEN, VERITAS, BRIDGE CITY & MORE
Spectacular cast iron book press with lion head escutcheon. Measures 16" by 11" on the base. Heavy cast iron weighing in at 65 lbs. Touches of the original decorative pin striping and gold paint remain. Cast figural lion head adorns the top of the wheel. Spins like a top to retract and extend iron plate. Beautiful brass plate anchors the lead screw to the press top.