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Antique Victorian Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Ornately Carved Side Panels
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- Dimensions:Height: 22.84 in (58 cm)Width: 16.15 in (41 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)Seat Height: 22.84 in (58 cm)
- Style:High Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2823333750962
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