Antique Playing Card Press in Solid Hardwood, Wooden Screw Spindles, Historic Card Press Accessory for Skat, Tarock, Patience – 1890s

This historic playing card press dates from the 1890s and reflects the traditional craftsmanship typical of the late 19th century. Such presses were used to smooth and protect card decks after play, keeping them flat and well preserved – a practical accessory for players and collectors of fine playing cards.

The clear two-board construction in solid hardwood represents a robust and durable design and embodies the functional style of the late 1800s.

Two-board construction made from solid hardwood

Hand-cut wooden screw spindles, deeply and cleanly carved

Large square spindle heads, precisely shaped by hand

Classic square guides in the base plate

Historic elongated construction without top cover – typical for presses of the late 19th century

Minor historic chips on the upper thread flanks – a typical age characteristic of early wooden threads; the spindles still operate smoothly and securely

Strong pressing force through two fully functional spindles

Base plate dimensions: approx. 26.5 × 10.5 cm

Height (base to spindle tip): approx. 11.5 cm

Material & Construction

Solid hardwood

Fully wooden mechanical construction

Turned wooden screws with hand-cut threads

Even surface with beautiful historic patina

Condition

Fully functional

Age-appropriate patina and small historical signs of use

Authentic and stable overall condition

Small Extra

A later Skat card deck is included as a small extra (not historically related to the press).

The item has been carefully inspected and is in the condition described above.
Shipping is securely packed and sent with DHL including tracking.

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This is an original one-of-a-kind piece.