Primitive Vice by Lee Garner

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This antique wooden object is a bookbinding finishing press (also historically referred to as a laying press or book clamp).??? How It WorksSecure Clamping: The two heavy wooden jaws are adjusted by turning the large, integrated wooden handscrews.Spine Upward: Books are clamped tightly between the blocks with their spines facing upward.Crafting & Detail: Once secured, the artisan has a stable, hands-free workspace to perform tasks like edge gilding, spine gluing, endband sewing, leather tooling, or applying gold leaf letteringItem measures 19 in H x 20 in W x 6.5 in D

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Minor wear from age

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Primitive Vice by Lee Garner

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