exceptional c. 1919 all original and completely intact varnished solid oak wood chicago hardware store rolling ladder designed and fabricated by or for the richard-wilcox, aurora, il. the highly sought after "library" style rolling ladder contains structurally sound and sturdy varnished oak wood steps or rungs affixed tightly against long vertical stringers or rails. the solid steel support rods mounted below each step provides added strength and stability. the flanking cast iron and steel roller upper fixtures containing single groove sheaves are intact with original baked black or "japanned" enameled finish and manufacturer markings in the form of lightly embossed lettering. the hardened rubber wheels with ornamented cast iron "hoods" are attached to cast iron forks bolted lightly against each stringer. the original golden oak finish remains largely intact, with light surface crazing evident. the top platform has been partially replaced with pine wood. the ladder comes with several original sections of pressed and folded track designed specifically for the ladder's rollers. measures 15 1/2 x 130 inches.