Pre-owned antique condition. Shows age-appropriate wear including surface oxidation and patina to the steel wheel and shank. Wooden handle has finish wear, darkened areas from age/use, and visible cracks near the ferrule, but remains securely attached. Wheel rotates as intended.

Antique bookbinding finishing wheel (fillet/gilding wheel) used by traditional bookbinders to create straight decorative impressions and gilded lines on leather book covers. Features a long turned wooden handle with a forged steel shank and smooth steel wheel Approx. 4 3/8 inch wheel.

A nice authentic workshop tool displaying honest age and use. Ideal for collectors of antique bookbinding tools, leatherworking tools, printing history, or for display in a traditional bindery.

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