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Book Binder's Press by Robert Ritchie of Edinburgh

$1,096.34
£800
€933.33
CA$1,501.71
A$1,670.23
CHF 872.14
MX$20,324.87
NOK 11,138.56
SEK 10,446
DKK 6,965.80
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About the Item

A 19th century nipping or copying press by Robert Ritchie of Edinburgh. Marked: PATENT ROBERT RITCHIE EDINBURGH.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 50 in (127 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1190234862112

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