{"product_id":"walnut-book-flower-press-with-embroidered-panel","title":"Mahogany Card Press with Embroidery Panel","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA charming late Victorian English card press, crafted in richly figured Mahogany with beautifully turned wooden screw mechanisms and a warm, timeworn patina.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rectangular press features two adjustable wooden screws which draw the upper and lower plates together, originally used to \u003cstrong\u003epress and flatten playing cards\u003c\/strong\u003e, preventing the cards from curling or warping with use and humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper surface is particularly wonderful, centered by an oval embroidered silkwork panel depicting \u003cstrong\u003eplaying cards surrounded by delicate flowers and foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, all enclosed within a metal frame. The combination of functional construction and decorative needlework is characteristic of the beautifully embellished card presses produced during the Victorian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful and unusual example of a \u003cstrong\u003e19th-century card-room accessory\u003c\/strong\u003e, equally appealing displayed on a library desk, writing table, or bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eMid-late\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e19th century; England.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany, silk embroidery behind brass and glass frame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e9.5\" L × 4.5\" W x H.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear, surface scratches, inlay loss, and patina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44181379711063,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/64_09706099-ff3f-4ea2-b7bb-42e98263429e.jpg?v=1787269888","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/walnut-book-flower-press-with-embroidered-panel","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}