Antique Victorian 19th Century Walnut Oak Country Linen Book Press London 1860 Sculpture Two of the Cavaliers are

Two of the Cavaliers are seated at a carved table playing chess in their extravagant outfits

An original Mid Century Modern credenza/wall unit

Vinea studied at The Academy of Fine Arts in Florence and then worked as a designer of illustrated periodicals

bois satine and fruitwood marquetry games table

the latter had a big influence on Nordenberg's painting style and subject matter

Antique Victorian 19th Century Walnut Oak Country Linen Book Press London 1860 Sculpture Two of the Cavaliers areSOLD A good antique mahogany linen or book press by Tomas Bradford & Co, London & Manchester, circa 1860. The press having an upper frame with a large turned wooden screw with a turning handle that operates a platform to apply pressure to the press, the top of the turned screw with an acorn finial. The base of the press with a singe drawer with two bun shaped handles, the book press is raised on four square legs. The press is indistinctly signed on