Sold 29 November 2025 · Courtyard Antiques

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Description

Antique Pine shop steps

Late 19th century

Three tread with hand grip and pole

Shoe shop, hardware store, etc

Superb original condition

Strong and sturdy

Physical Dimensions

Height

145cm (57.09")

Width

36cm (14.17")

Depth

54cm (21.26")

Declaration

Courtyard Antiques has dated these Wooden Shopkeeper Steps to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1174861

Dealers Internal Reference

F6837

Dealers Notes

Always a good and varied selection of Windsor kitchen chairs in stock.

Delivery arranged to most UK destinations.

Enquiries replied to within an hour - please check junk file otherwise.

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Description

Antique Pine shop steps

Late 19th century

Three tread with hand grip and pole

Shoe shop, hardware store, etc

Superb original condition

Strong and sturdy

Physical Dimensions

Height

145cm (57.09")

Width

36cm (14.17")

Depth

54cm (21.26")

Date of Manufacture

Courtyard Antiques has dated these Wooden Shopkeeper Steps to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1174861

Dealers Internal Ref

F6837

About the Dealer

Courtyard Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2009

Specialist supplier of windsor farmhouse country kitchen dining chairs

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Courtyard Antiques

Telephone 07581 457 143

Location

Unit 15
Upcott Farm
Bicknoller
Taunton
West Somerset
TA4 4EY
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/courtyard

Verified Since Jul 2009

Items For Sale 93

Items Sold 2,822

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectStep Stools
Period19th century
StyleRustic Farmhouse
MaterialPine, Oak
ColourBrown
MotifsThree treads, Vertical support handle, Splayed legs
SizeH 145 cm (57 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

FAQs

Shopkeeper and library steps were traditionally utilised in retail stores, apothecaries, and private libraries to allow staff and patrons to reach high shelves safely. Often fitted with a vertical support rail for stability, these functional pieces date back to the 19th and early 20th centuries.

These utility items were predominantly constructed from durable hardwoods and softwoods such as oak, pine, elm, and ash. Joints were frequently reinforced with robust carpentry techniques like mortise and tenon to withstand heavy daily use.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural patina, hand-cut joinery, wear patterns consistent with age, and the use of period fixings such as flat-head screws or hand-forged nails. Tool marks and variations in the timber grain also indicate historical manufacture before mass production.

These functional objects translate well into modern spaces as practical household ladders, freestanding plant stands, or decorative display units for books and ornaments. Their tactile wooden textures add warmth and utilitarian character to rustic, transitional, or eclectic schemes.

Preservation involves dusting with a dry, soft cloth and occasionally treating the timber with a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the wood and maintain its protective finish. Direct sunlight and excessive moisture should be avoided to prevent warping or fading.