A black relacquered wood library step ladder, late 19th century - early 20th century | Escalier de bibliothèque en bois et placage de bois relaqués noir, fin XIXeme siècle - début du XXeme siècle

A black relacquered wood library step ladder, late 19th century - early 20th century

the steps partly lined with black leather

Height 92½in; width 25 in; prof 55 in
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Escalier de bibliothèque en bois et placage de bois relaqués noir, fin XIXeme siècle - début du XXeme siècle

les marches en partie gainées de cuir noir

Haut. 235 cm, larg. 64 cm, prof. 140 cm

Condition Report:
The illustrations are accurate. Good overall condition despite the inevitable minor dents and scratches due to age and use. The black lacquer is later. There is a bannister with a break and a small loss of black lacquer.