Beautiful card press in rosewood

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Length 23.5 cm.
Width 10.5 cm.

In the past, paper was an expensive commodity, so playing cards were not thrown out when they were bent or dirty. They were pressed flat again after use in a press like this.

The card press is with inlaid metal, decorated with the four card types.
It is with wear and tear and repairs.
Item number: 8441