Original playing card press from the 1930s, crafted from solid beechwood with lid and metal hook clasp – a functional and aesthetic accessory of historical card culture.
This well-preserved example combines craftsmanship, utility and authentic patina. Card presses were traditionally used to smooth played decks and keep them permanently flat. In many households, they formed part of a carefully maintained Skat or card-playing ensemble.
The warm tone of aged beechwood, the turned spindle and the original metal fittings reflect the understated elegance of early 20th-century craftsmanship.
Details:
• Solid beechwood with natural age-related patina
• Turned spindle with cross handle, fully original
• Finely crafted wooden thread, stable and smooth operation
• Six original internal press boards
• Precisely crafted wooden lid
• Two original metal hinges with authentic ageing
• Original metal hook clasp – characteristic period detail
• Handmade base construction in traditional joinery style
• Dimensions: approx. 25.5 cm
Condition:
• Very good, well-preserved overall condition
• Wood surface clean and structurally stable
• Mechanism fully functional
• Metal elements with natural, authentic ageing
• Carefully stored and professionally examined
This piece represents an original accessory of playing card culture from the 1930s and is offered as a unique historical item.
This piece has been carefully inspected and corresponds to the condition described above.It will be securely packaged and shipped with DHL including full tracking.Should you require further information or additional detailed photographs, I will be pleased to assist.
