Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Interestingly, the patent for these ladders was held by Frederick Hodkinson, a chauffeur from Derby. While originally designed for vehicles, their compact and portable nature proved invaluable in trench warfare.

Internal Reference: SAI3673
open
Height is 272cm (107inches)
Width is 27cm (10.6inches)
Depth is 9cm (3.5inches)
closed
Height is 95cm (37.4inches)
Width is 17cm (6.7inches)
Depth is 5cm (1.9inches)
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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