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A 19th Century Library Folding Pole Ladder
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A 19th Century Library Folding Pole Ladder

19th century
Sold 7 May 2025 · W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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Description

A 19th century library folding pole ladder. Constructed in ash and pine, this interesting ladder is in very good and original condition with its original brass securing catch and a lovely waxed patina. 2590mm high, 290mm wide and 70mm deep. English. Circa 1850.

Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Antique Library Ladder to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
259cm (101.97")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1100380
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Description
A 19th century library folding pole ladder.
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Constructed in ash and pine, this interesting ladder is in very good and original condition with its original brass securing catch and a lovely waxed patina.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

2590mm high, 290mm wide and 70mm deep. English. Circa 1850.

Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Antique Library Ladder to the 1850s.

Height
259cm (101.97")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1100380
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A narrow, wooden 19th-century library folding pole ladder shown laid flat against a neutral grey background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 19th Century Library Folding Pole Ladder

Archive II A narrow, wooden 19th-century library folding pole ladder shown laid flat against a neutral grey background. View II
Archive III A narrow, wooden 19th-century library folding pole ladder shown laid flat against a neutral grey background. View III
Archive IV A narrow, wooden 19th-century library folding pole ladder shown laid flat against a neutral grey background. View IV
Archive V A narrow, wooden 19th-century library folding pole ladder shown laid flat against a neutral grey background. View V
Archive VI A narrow, wooden 19th-century library folding pole ladder shown laid flat against a neutral grey background. View VI
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
Location
Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wjantiques
Verified Since Oct 2011
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Items Sold 1,446
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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A narrow, wooden 19th-century library folding pole ladder shown laid flat against a neutral grey background.
A 19Th Century Library Folding Pole Ladder
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A narrow, wooden 19th-century library folding pole ladder shown laid flat against a neutral grey background.
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  • ObjectLadders & Steps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Hardwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFolding pole design, Turned rungs, Slender uprights
  • SizeH 259 cm (102 in) x W 29 cm (11 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

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Preserve antique wood by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying, and periodically treat the surface with traditional beeswax to maintain the finish.

Such pieces can be leaned vertically against a bookshelf in a study or living room to display textiles or serve as sculptural wall art, adding historic character to contemporary spaces.

Authentic period pieces exhibit traditional joinery such as tenon rungs, hand-turned wooden components, genuine patination from sustained handling, and period-appropriate metal hinges or locking mechanisms if folding.

These ladders were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut to ensure structural integrity and load-bearing capacity while maintaining a slender profile.

A library pole ladder is a specialised, narrow access ladder designed during the 19th century to reach high bookshelves in private studies and grand institutional libraries, often featuring a design that allows the uprights to nest together into a single pole when folded.
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