A 19thc Library Pole Ladder

19th century

Sold by The Antique Partnership

Description

A interesting and rare piece............a 19thC pine library pole ladder. Very well constructed in the form of a two section pole which when parted opens into a functional ladder with eight concealed hinged rungs. The two sections clip together with a brass Taylors Patent spring clip. Lower down it is secured with a simple iron hook. The upper section has a brass fitting with an iron eye which locates in it. This when detached can be used as a tool to release the central spring clip.

The whole piece is strong and can be used. There is minor evidence of old long dead worm in a small section of the top most outer area of the pole.

287.5 cms long and 6.75 cms in diameter.

When in ladder form it is 27 cms wide

Physical Dimensions

Height

287cm (112.99")

Width

6cm (2.36")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

The Antique Partnership has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA503888

Dealers Internal Reference

21059

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Description

A interesting and rare piece............a 19thC pine library pole ladder.

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Very well constructed in the form of a two section pole which when parted opens into a functional ladder with eight concealed hinged rungs.

The Antique Partnership

The two sections clip together with a brass Taylors Patent spring clip. Lower down it is secured with a simple iron hook. The upper section has a brass fitting with an iron eye which locates in it. This when detached can be used as a tool to release the central spring clip.