Moroccan Olive Press Screw Sculpture
DESCRIPTION
Once the working screw of a traditional Moroccan olive press, this piece is hand-carved from a single length of solid wood into a bold, ridged spiral form — the mechanism that once drove a stone or plate downward to press oil from olives. Decades of mechanical use have worn its ridges smooth, leaving a surface shaped as much by labor as by hand.
Retired from work and mounted on a fabricated steel base, it now reads as pure sculpture: a tall, architectural column with genuine agrarian history, striking alone or grouped in pairs at the base of a stair, in an entry, or along a wall of windows.
Dimensions
- Small: 102"H x 7.5" diameter, on a 17.5" x 17.5" steel base plate
- Large: 116"H x 7.5" diameter, on a 17.5" x 17.5" steel base plate
Materials
- Solid carved wood
- Fabricated steel base plate
Available Finishes
Natural, weathered wood tone, worn smooth with age and use
Available Sizes
- Small: 102"H
- Large: 116"H
Design & Craftsmanship
Each piece began as a solid length of wood, hand-shaped into a ridged, spiral screw form built to drive a traditional olive press. That original function shows in the finished object: ridges worn smooth by decades of turning, occasional cracking and surface wear consistent with genuine age, and in some pieces, remnants of the rope or leather binding once used to reinforce the shaft. Each screw is now set into a fabricated steel base for stable, freestanding display.
Key Features
- Authentic antique wooden press screw, Morocco, mid-20th century
- Bold, hand-carved ridged spiral form
- Surface worn smooth by decades of mechanical use
- Mounted on a fabricated 17.5" x 17.5" steel base plate
- Available in two heights
- Displays beautifully alone or as a pair
Important Notes
- As a genuine antique, surface wear, cracking, patina, and remnants of original rope or leather binding are expected and add to the piece's authenticity
- Origin and dating reflect dealer provenance
SHIPPING POLICY
RETURNS & EXCHANGE
Our Returns Policy
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Is My Item Returnable?
Not every item on our site is eligible for a return. Please note, we also do not accept returns on:
- special order pieces
- custom made to order items
- used items or items without original packaging
- altered items (repainted, refinished, cut, etc.)
- final sale items or gift cards
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How Do I Return My Item?
If you are returning an item, please keep your item’s original packaging and request a return immediately to receive a Return Authorization (RA) number. You may request a return by reaching out to our customer service team via email at info@fineline.us or by phone at 305-661-4414. If you have any questions about processing your return, do not hesitate to contact us. NOTE: To request a return for an item delivered via our Premium White Glove Delivery, you MUST call our customer service team at 305-661-4414
Once you request your return, we will send you a return label with the appropriate return address and RA number within five business days of your return request. You will then have 14 days to return your item. Note that all items shipped back without an RA number or outside the 14 day return period will not be accepted and will be returned to you. We cannot accept returns without the the original packaging. Please note, products may only be returned from the location of original delivery.
How Can I Receive My Refund?
We offer two options regarding your refund for a return:
- FINE LINE Store Credit: Receive your return refund in the form of store credit for the merchandise price, less the cost of outbound and return shipping. If you return for store credit.
- Original Form of Payment: Receive your refund in the form of your original form of payment for the merchandise price, less the cost of outbound and return shipping AND up to a 20% restocking fee.
If we identify an unreasonable return pattern, we may restrict or refuse future transactions or returns from such customers at at any time.
Why Do You Assess Restocking Fees On Returns?
When you return an item, a lot of time, labor, and company cost is required to receive your package and restock your item back into our warehouses. Additionally, the majority of furniture and accessories returned are not packaged to original factory standards or incur damage during transit. Because we provide our customers free standard shipping many items and absorb that cost, we must assess restocking fees on returns to account for the quantity of returned items that cannot be accepted or resold.
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