The Press
Forged in Tasmania
This piece is a collective piece of Tasmanian heritage and natural beauty.
The Providence - The cast iron Press was forged by A & J Clarke in Liverpool Street, Hobart Town in the early 1800’s. Hobart Town was renamed the city of Hobart during the mid-1800’s with its growing population. The same metal works who made this press was involved in much of Tasmania’s early industrial development including the construction of the Port Arthur Penal settlement.
As the face of industry changed over the century many factories alongside Port Arthur closed its doors. Much of the Tasmania’s early infrastructure was either demolished, cast aside or lost in time for the next 150 years. The press was later discovered and collected by a local Antiques dealer in Richmond Tasmania. It sat there for a few more years waiting for its next journey.
The Tasmanian Oak legs used to support the press were source from a local timber merchant in Hobart. The timber served its time in Hobart forming part of the ‘Princess Wharf’ until a time where concrete took precedent over timber. The beams were carted away and laid to rest until they were later discovered by a local timber merchant and made available for their next use. The beams were cut to size and have been embellished with brass fittings forming the legs for this table.
The tabletop is made from a book matched pair of Tasmanian Huon Pine. This timber is only inherit to Tasmania and is globally recognised as a rare and diminishing resource. These boards are estimated to have come from a tree over 1500 years old.
Table Measurements - 3.1 metres long x 1.2 metres wide.
Price includes Australia wide shipping. Given this tables size and weight it will need dismantling for shipping. The table will then require assembly onsite. As the maker I can arrange assembly in person in addition to the purchase cost. This can be quoted at time of sale and will depend on the destination. Otherwise, the table can be assembled with guidance at time of assembly.
Forged in Tasmania
This piece is a collective piece of Tasmanian heritage and natural beauty.
The Providence - The cast iron Press was forged by A & J Clarke in Liverpool Street, Hobart Town in the early 1800’s. Hobart Town was renamed the city of Hobart during the mid-1800’s with its growing population. The same metal works who made this press was involved in much of Tasmania’s early industrial development including the construction of the Port Arthur Penal settlement.
As the face of industry changed over the century many factories alongside Port Arthur closed its doors. Much of the Tasmania’s early infrastructure was either demolished, cast aside or lost in time for the next 150 years. The press was later discovered and collected by a local Antiques dealer in Richmond Tasmania. It sat there for a few more years waiting for its next journey.
The Tasmanian Oak legs used to support the press were source from a local timber merchant in Hobart. The timber served its time in Hobart forming part of the ‘Princess Wharf’ until a time where concrete took precedent over timber. The beams were carted away and laid to rest until they were later discovered by a local timber merchant and made available for their next use. The beams were cut to size and have been embellished with brass fittings forming the legs for this table.
The tabletop is made from a book matched pair of Tasmanian Huon Pine. This timber is only inherit to Tasmania and is globally recognised as a rare and diminishing resource. These boards are estimated to have come from a tree over 1500 years old.
Table Measurements - 3.1 metres long x 1.2 metres wide.
Price includes Australia wide shipping. Given this tables size and weight it will need dismantling for shipping. The table will then require assembly onsite. As the maker I can arrange assembly in person in addition to the purchase cost. This can be quoted at time of sale and will depend on the destination. Otherwise, the table can be assembled with guidance at time of assembly.
Forged in Tasmania
This piece is a collective piece of Tasmanian heritage and natural beauty.
The Providence - The cast iron Press was forged by A & J Clarke in Liverpool Street, Hobart Town in the early 1800’s. Hobart Town was renamed the city of Hobart during the mid-1800’s with its growing population. The same metal works who made this press was involved in much of Tasmania’s early industrial development including the construction of the Port Arthur Penal settlement.
As the face of industry changed over the century many factories alongside Port Arthur closed its doors. Much of the Tasmania’s early infrastructure was either demolished, cast aside or lost in time for the next 150 years. The press was later discovered and collected by a local Antiques dealer in Richmond Tasmania. It sat there for a few more years waiting for its next journey.
The Tasmanian Oak legs used to support the press were source from a local timber merchant in Hobart. The timber served its time in Hobart forming part of the ‘Princess Wharf’ until a time where concrete took precedent over timber. The beams were carted away and laid to rest until they were later discovered by a local timber merchant and made available for their next use. The beams were cut to size and have been embellished with brass fittings forming the legs for this table.
The tabletop is made from a book matched pair of Tasmanian Huon Pine. This timber is only inherit to Tasmania and is globally recognised as a rare and diminishing resource. These boards are estimated to have come from a tree over 1500 years old.
Table Measurements - 3.1 metres long x 1.2 metres wide.
Price includes Australia wide shipping. Given this tables size and weight it will need dismantling for shipping. The table will then require assembly onsite. As the maker I can arrange assembly in person in addition to the purchase cost. This can be quoted at time of sale and will depend on the destination. Otherwise, the table can be assembled with guidance at time of assembly.