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AN UNUSUAL MECHANICAL ARTS & CRAFTS PERIOD FRUITWOOD LIBRARY LADDER

Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC

Description
11734 AN UNUSUAL MECHANICAL ARTS & CRAFTS PERIOD FRUITWOOD LIBRARY LADDER Possibly French. Third Quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Measurements: Open: Height overall: 75″ (190 cm); Width: 35 1/2 ” (90cm); Depth 22 3/4″ (58cm); Height to tallest step 40 1/4 inches.

Research:

Of fruit wood. The handrail is surmounted by a kidney-form handle atop a curved post from which issues a rounded handrail supported by three serpentine shaped flat bannisters. The six notched treads are connected to either side by arcaded side supports. The rear stanchion framed as a pair of beveled and notched legs united by two serpentine stretchers. A hinged, beveled bar spans the base. The whole with finely crafted steel fittings, which ingeniously facilitate the entire structure to fold flat.

Provenance:
London Art Trade

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	Third quarter of the 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Arts & Crafts
Incollect Reference #:	694441

Dimensions

W.	35.5 in;	H.	75 in;	D.	22.75 in;
W.	90.17 cm;	H.	190.5 cm;	D.	57.79 cm;

Message from Seller:

Carlton Hobbs specializes in the acquisition, conservation, and research of 17th, 18th and 19th century British and Continental furniture and works of art, with a focus on pieces of exceptional merit, including specially commissioned items with royal or aristocratic provenance and pieces designed by architects.