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one of two original early 20th century chicago hardware store rolling "library" style varnished oak wood ladder with intact hangers and track
  • one of two original early 20th century chicago hardware store rolling "library" style varnished oak wood ladder with intact hangers and track
  • one of two original early 20th century chicago hardware store rolling "library" style varnished oak wood ladder with intact hangers and track
  • one of two original early 20th century chicago hardware store rolling "library" style varnished oak wood ladder with intact hangers and track
  • one of two original early 20th century chicago hardware store rolling "library" style varnished oak wood ladder with intact hangers and track
  • one of two original early 20th century chicago hardware store rolling "library" style varnished oak wood ladder with intact hangers and track
  • one of two original early 20th century chicago hardware store rolling "library" style varnished oak wood ladder with intact hangers and track
  • one of two original early 20th century chicago hardware store rolling "library" style varnished oak wood ladder with intact hangers and track
one of two original early 20th century chicago hardware store rolling "library" style varnished oak wood ladder with intact hangers and track

one of two original early 20th century chicago hardware store rolling "library" style varnished oak wood ladder with intact hangers and track

SKU: UR-21017-14
largely intact c. 1919 original and nicely aged varnished solid oak wood chicago hardware store rolling ladder designed and fabricated by or for the richard-wilcox, aurora, il. the highly sought after "library" style rolling ladder contains structurally sound and sturdy varnished oak wood steps or rungs affixed tightly against long vertical stringers or rails. the solid steel support rods mounted below each step provides added strength and stability. the flanking cast iron and steel roller upper fixtures containing single groove sheaves are intact with original baked black or "japanned" enameled finish and manufacturer markings in the form of lightly embossed lettering. the intact hardened rubber wheels are attached to cast iron forks bolted lightly against each stringer. the original golden oak finish remains largely intact, with light surface crazing evident. the ladder comes with several original sections of pressed and folded track designed specifically for the ladder's rollers. measures 15 1/2 x 130 inches.

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