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19th Century Antique Pine Decorators Ladders in Original Paint
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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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19th Century Antique Pine Decorators Ladders in Original Paint

19th century
Sold 24 October 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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19th Century Antique Pine Decorators Ladders in Original Paint

A wonderful tall set of antique pine steps / ladders hat are in so good a condition that they could be still used. Made in the late 19th century and hand painted and sign written / self advertising by the decorators that used them. The paint and sign writing is on both sides and is in very good condition and is a lovely original paint colour. Great for a very period home.

Dimensions

Height: 162cm (64.29")

Width: 41cm (16.27")

Depth: 12cm (4.76")

Physical Dimensions
Height
162cm (63.78")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Wooden Decorators Ladder to the 19th Century.

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SA1171855
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19th Century Antique Pine Decorators Ladders in Original Paint
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A wonderful tall set of antique pine steps / ladders hat are in so good a condition that they could be still used.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Made in the late 19th century and hand painted and sign written / self advertising by the decorators that used them. The paint and sign writing is on both sides and is in very good condition and is a lovely original paint colour. Great for a very period home.

Dimensions

Height: 162cm (64.29")

Width: 41cm (16.27")

Depth: 12cm (4.76")

Height
162cm (63.78")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Wooden Decorators Ladder to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1171855
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An aged wooden step ladder with distressed paintwork and hand-lettered trade signage down the side rail. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Antique Pine Decorators Ladders in Original Paint

Archive II An aged wooden step ladder with distressed paintwork and hand-lettered trade signage down the side rail. View II
Archive III An aged wooden step ladder with distressed paintwork and hand-lettered trade signage down the side rail. View III
Archive IV An aged wooden step ladder with distressed paintwork and hand-lettered trade signage down the side rail. View IV
Archive V An aged wooden step ladder with distressed paintwork and hand-lettered trade signage down the side rail. View V
Archive VI An aged wooden step ladder with distressed paintwork and hand-lettered trade signage down the side rail. View VI
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
Location
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mga
Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 158
Items Sold 10,721
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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An aged wooden step ladder with distressed paintwork and hand-lettered trade signage down the side rail.
19th Century Antique Pine Decorators Ladders in Original Paint
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An aged wooden step ladder with distressed paintwork and hand-lettered trade signage down the side rail.
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  • ObjectLadders
  • Period19th century
  • StyleIndustrial Loft
  • MaterialPine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPainted trade lettering, A-frame folding structure, Flat timber treads, Metal tension rods
  • SizeH 162 cm (64 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

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Antique decorators and painters ladders date back to the 19th and early 20th centuries, manufactured primarily for trade use by craftsmen and signwriters before mass-produced aluminium alternatives became standard.

These utility items were typically constructed from sturdy domestic softwoods such as pine or deal, featuring mortise and tenon joints, iron bracing rods, and hand-applied oil-based or lead paints.

Authentic pieces exhibit genuine wear patterns, historic layers of paint, oxidised iron hardware, maker stamps or hand-painted trade lettering, and hand-cut timber joinery consistent with nineteenth-century manufacturing techniques.

In modern interiors, these pieces function effectively as vertical storage for textiles, display shelving for books and plants, or as architectural accents leaning against blank walls in living spaces.

Preservation involves gentle dusting with a dry microfiber cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that strip historic paint, and treating dry timber with microcrystalline wax to stabilise flaking finishes.
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