This large (1.9m tall), painted wooden decorator's step ladder has oodles of character. They probably date to the 1940s and according to the lettering down the left side, were used by Crabtree & Rice(?) Decorators. There is some other lettering along the right side of the ladders, so they might have had another use / owner before after or perhaps just a freshen up of the sign writing. 

 

The unpainted treads have developed a lovely surface and the sides are painted a lovely deep teal that's worn well. The sign writing / stenciling adds to an already decorative piece. They are a little loose at the hinges and there's evidence of a repair to the piece of wood that runs between the two hinges (see photo), this combined with their height and years of wear mean they are a bit wobbly - useable but probably best employed for their decorative function. 

 

The step ladder stands 1.92m high x 52cm wide x 1.32m deep. 

 

S/N: #1182