Freeman's: Pennsylvania Sale: Lot 732
An historic mahogany book press associated with Benjamin Franklin, london, paris or philadelphia, 1750-1790, Having a rectangular curve
Estimated Price:
$50,000 - $100,000Realised Price:
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An historic mahogany book press associated with Benjamin Franklin
london, paris or philadelphia, 1750-1790
Having a rectangular curved edge top above four recessed panel cabinet doors on straight bracket feet.
W. 57 1/2 in. H. 48 in. Depth 20 1/2 in.
PROVENANCE:
One of a pair of book presses purportedly owned by Benjamin Franklin, the other is now in the collection of the Independence National Historical Park. Chalk inscription on the back board indicates where on board ship the piece was to be stored. The bookpress is included in the Frankliniana Database online Interactive Exhibit, established during The Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary in 2006, and maintained by Franklin & Marshall College, The Phillips Museum of Art.
Estimated Price: $50,000 - $100,000
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