Lot 218
  • 218

A Charles X, Gothic Revival oak and brass-mounted steel library steps circa 1830, the metal caps to the wheels stamped BTE S.G.D.G [brevete sans garantie du gouvernement] and with the foundry marks of an anchor and S.T. surmounted by a crown, France

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description

  • Gothic Style Library Steps
  • the metal caps to the wheels stamped BTE S.G.D.G [brevete sans garantie du gouvernement] and with the foundry marks of an anchor and S.T. surmounted by a crown
  • Brass, Oak, steel
  • 213.5cm. high, 150cm. wide, 77cm. deep; 7ft., 4ft. 11in., 2ft. 6¼in.
  • Made in the second quarter of the 19th century.
brass and oak mounted polished steel, with wheels

Condition

This extraordinary set of library steps is in good order. The steel has been recently cleaned. One rubbed tired later and stamped 'Made in England'/
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