Extending ladder
Merryweather
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
Unknown
Materials
Iron, Wood
Measurements
3040 x 1500 mm; 4260 mm (Length)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Osterley Park and House, London
NT 772210
Summary
Extending ladder fire escape. Wood, painted red with black trim. Wheel rims and other fittings of iron. Metal plate on the side marked 'Merryweather, London' steel cables. The appliance has an extending ladder in 3 sections, operated by a winch with steel cables. It is sprung and moves on 2 large wheels with wooden spokes and iron rims.
Makers and roles
Merryweather , maker