Research:
Of fruit wood. The handrail is surmounted by a kidney-form handle atop a curved post from which issues a rounded handrail supported by three serpentine shaped flat bannisters. The six notched treads are connected to either side by arcaded side supports. The rear stanchion framed as a pair of beveled and notched legs united by two serpentine stretchers. A hinged, beveled bar spans the base. The whole with finely crafted steel fittings, which ingeniously facilitate the entire structure to fold flat.
Provenance:
London Art Trade