Timed Auction of Diecasts, Militaria, Vintage Toys, Retro Electronics, Antiques and Vintage Items inc. Clothing
Lot 179:
Description
A vintage Everitt’s Patent Press trouser press, retailed by Hepworths’, “The World’s Premier Clothiers.” The press is comprised of two primary wooden boards; the larger, lighter-toned board features two hinged, threaded metal rods with butterfly-nut style clamps. The smaller, darker-stained wooden board attaches to these via two polished metal uprights, also secured with similar adjustable clamps. A paper label on the larger board provides operating instructions, stating “EVERITT’S, ” “REVERSE THIS BOARD AND PLACE TROUSERS ON THE OTHER SIDE, ” and advises on pressure and a “STRETCHER ATTACHMENT.” A separate white plaque on the darker wood identifies it as “EVERITT’S PATENT PRESS, ” “HEPWORTHS’, ” and “THE WORLD’S PREMIER CLOTHIERS.” This functional item is consistent with an early to mid-20th century period.
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