French 19th Century Cast Iron Book Press, Paris Marked
A good 19th century French cast iron decorative book press with embossed makers mark for Paris, approx 11.81 in. high
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- Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.
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