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A Set of 19thc. Box Library Steps
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A Set of 19thc. Box Library Steps

19th century
Sold 21 August 2024 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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Description

6059

A Set of 19thc. Box Library Steps

With green leather inserts, turned legs

& two box compartments

19”w x 24”h x 27”d

48cm w x 62cm h x 69cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated these Antique Library Steps to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA1057361
Dealers Internal Reference
6059
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
6059

A Set of 19thc. Box Library Steps

With green leather inserts, turned legs

& two box compartments

19”w x 24”h x 27”d

48cm w x 62cm h x 69cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated these Antique Library Steps to the 19th Century.

Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA1057361
Dealers Internal Ref
6059
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 164
Items Sold 2,030
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Verified Since Mar 2010
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Location: 31 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3PU, United Kingdom
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A set of antique wooden box library steps featuring green leather treads with gold tooling.
A Set of 19thc. Box Library Steps
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A set of antique wooden box library steps featuring green leather treads with gold tooling.
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  • ObjectLibrary Steps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTooled leather treads, Turned feet, Box compartment, Hinged steps
  • SizeH 62 cm (24 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 69 cm (27 in)

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Library steps gained popularity during the Georgian and Victorian eras when floor-to-ceiling bookcases became fashionable in private studies, requiring functional access to upper shelves.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or walnut, often featuring inset leather treads with gold toolwork and hidden storage compartments within the box structure.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the timber shrinkage, hand-cut dovetail joints, patination of the wood, traditional hide glue, and the style of the hand-tooled leather inserts.

They serve as versatile accent pieces, functioning as unique plant stands, bedside tables, or decorative platforms in studies and living rooms.

Maintain the timber and leather by keeping them away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying periodic applications of microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood surface.
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