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Set Antique Golden Oak Library Steps of Large Proportion
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
for sale €16,965     $18,415
£14,500
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

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Set Antique Golden Oak Library Steps of Large Proportion

1900 - 1920
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R0335

An exceptional set of antique golden oak library steps of large proportions; the angled book rest supported on large brass scrolled brackets on plain uprights with finely turned 'x' stretchers; above four treads on a shaped 'A' frame, united by shaped stretchers. The ebonised circular handrail with good quality brass fittings to either end; raised on a turned tapering column support. The back legs with original brass moulded caps and barrel casters; the front supports with small metal and leather pads to the underside.

Stamped to the underside FB and dated 1908.

Excellent condition

English circa 1908

Dimensions (ins) 77 high x 22.5 wide x 41 deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
195cm (76.77")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
104cm (40.94")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Oak Library Steps to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA474306
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R0335
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Description
<sup>R0335

An exceptional set of antique golden oak library steps of large proportions; the angled book rest supported on large brass scrolled brackets on plain uprights with finely turned 'x' stretchers; above four treads on a shaped 'A' frame, united by shaped stretchers.

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The ebonised circular handrail with good quality brass fittings to either end; raised on a turned tapering column support.
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

The back legs with original brass moulded caps and barrel casters; the front supports with small metal and leather pads to the underside.

Stamped to the underside FB and dated 1908.

Excellent condition

English circa 1908

Dimensions (ins) 77 high x 22.5 wide x 41 deep

Height
195cm (76.77")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
104cm (40.94")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Oak Library Steps to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA474306
Dealers Internal Ref
R0335
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011

Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Gary Wright Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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A tall golden oak set of library steps featuring four wooden treads, a top lectern platform, an X-frame back with turned spindles, and a single metal handrail.
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Archive I A tall golden oak set of library steps featuring four wooden treads, a top lectern platform, an X-frame back with turned spindles, and a single metal handrail.

Set Antique Golden Oak Library Steps of Large Proportion

Archive II A tall golden oak set of library steps featuring four wooden treads, a top lectern platform, an X-frame back with turned spindles, and a single metal handrail. View II
Archive III A tall golden oak set of library steps featuring four wooden treads, a top lectern platform, an X-frame back with turned spindles, and a single metal handrail. View III
Archive IV A tall golden oak set of library steps featuring four wooden treads, a top lectern platform, an X-frame back with turned spindles, and a single metal handrail. View IV
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07831 653843
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5 Fosseway Business Park
Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/garywright
Verified Since Nov 2011
Items For Sale 355
Items Sold 460
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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A tall golden oak set of library steps featuring four wooden treads, a top lectern platform, an X-frame back with turned spindles, and a single metal handrail.
Set Antique Golden Oak Library Steps of large proportion
Ref: SA474306
A tall golden oak set of library steps featuring four wooden treads, a top lectern platform, an X-frame back with turned spindles, and a single metal handrail.
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Library steps were designed during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to allow safe access to high shelves in private, institutional, and academic libraries.

Antique library steps were typically constructed from durable hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, and walnut, often incorporating brass fittings, iron supports, or integrated handrails for structural stability.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-cut joinery, period-correct brass hardware, natural timber patination, and functional architectural features like handrails or integral lecterns tailored for scholarly use.

These steps function effectively alongside tall bookcases, as display platforms for decorative objects in a study, or as architectural focal points within open-plan living areas.

Dust regularly with a dry soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically, while ensuring the timber remains away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture.
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